Airings: August 2025

A monthly digest of select dance news and performance impressions, primarily from the regions I cover in Ohio, and parts of Michigan, New York, and Pennsylvania. By Steve Sucato [NEWS AND NOTES] Michigan Arts Funding is at Risk — We Need Your VoiceThe Michigan House of Representatives has passed a budget that eliminates all arts and cultural funding. This isn’t just about numbers on a … Continue reading Airings: August 2025

Airings: July 2025

A monthly digest of select dance news and performance impressions, primarily from the regions I cover in Ohio, and parts of Michigan, New York, and Pennsylvania. By Steve Sucato [NEWS AND NOTES] Ohio Contemporary Ballet welcomes three new dancers for the 2025-26 season. They are Dallas-native Joseph Dang, who was with Sacramento Ballet, Sophia Gray, who grew up in Cincinnati and recently graduated from The … Continue reading Airings: July 2025

The Movement Project’s ‘SummerWorks 2025’ to Showcase the Company’s Commitment to Education and Entertainment [PREVIEW]

By Steve Sucato Continuing to build ties with the Akron community through educational and entertainment programming, The Movement Project (TMP) will present two performances of its SummerWorks series dance concerts on Saturday, August 2, at The University of Akron’s Sandefur Theatre.   Entering its 16th season, the Cleveland-based modern/contemporary dance company will present a mix of new and older works from the company’s repertory, along with … Continue reading The Movement Project’s ‘SummerWorks 2025’ to Showcase the Company’s Commitment to Education and Entertainment [PREVIEW]

Cleveland Dance Fest 2024 to Showcase the Work of 46 Choreographers [PREVIEW]

By Angelina DiFranco  The Movement Project’s Cleveland Dance Fest (CDF) is returning for its 9th season at Cleveland’s Ariel LaSalle Theater starting Friday, November 22nd through Sunday, November 24th. The annual three-day festival will feature the work of local and visiting artists in a multitude of events, including a Professional Concerts Series, a Youth Showcase, a free Virtual Dance Film Gallery, and masterclasses for professional … Continue reading Cleveland Dance Fest 2024 to Showcase the Work of 46 Choreographers [PREVIEW]

Cleveland Public Theatre presents DanceWorks 2015, April 2 – May 3

By Cathleen O’Malley Cleveland, OH —Cleveland Public Theater’s Executive Artistic Director Raymond Bobgan is proud to present DanceWorks 2015, an annual showcase of contemporary dance. DanceWorks 2015 features six dance companies from the Northeast Ohio region, including Inlet Dance Theatre, MorrisonDance, The Movement Project, Cleveland Dance Exchange (CDX), Ohio Dance Theatre and Verb Ballets. Six companies premiere new work and revive popular performances, presented as single … Continue reading Cleveland Public Theatre presents DanceWorks 2015, April 2 – May 3