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Go Behind the Curtain with Brenda Way, Founder and Artistic Director for ODC ahead of their return performance at Playhouse Square this Saturday at 7:30 pm in the Allen Theatre at Playhouse Square! From their Oberlin College roots, to now a multifaceted contemporary dance center and company out of San Fransico, ODC/Dance has grown into a highly regarded contemporary dance company that tours the world to high acclaim.

Learn about the background of the company and inspiration behind each work being shown on the program. Be sure to get tickets starting at just $10! Visit DANCECleveland.org.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NTgIGzY4BMg

Behind the Curtain with ODC/Dance Founder, Brenda Way Go Behind the Curtain with Brenda Way, Founder and Artistic Director for ODC/Dance ahead of the July 27 performance at Playhouse Square. Learn about the back...

This Saturday! Join us for Community Dance Day at from 10 am - 2 pm for free classes in all different styles and levels, check out the free Northeast Ohio Student Showcase with talented youth from across our region at 3 pm and then stay for the evening performance of the amazing at 7 pm in the Allen Theatre! Learn more and get tickets at DANCECleveland.org.

Get to know ODC ahead of their return performance in Cleveland next week at Playhouse Square. Read the full Dance Magazine story to learn more about what makes this San Fransico Contemporary Dance Company so special! Then, see them perform live as part of Community Dance Day 2024 on July 27th in the Allen Theatre at 7:30 pm! Get tickets starting at just $10. Visit DANCECleveland.org or call 216-241-6000.

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ODC Fosters Artistic Community for San Francisco and Beyond Brenda Way founded ODC/Dance in 1971 on the basis of one guiding question: “How can we help create a culture of art and art appreciation?” More than 50 years later, the depth of her organization’s programming speaks to Way’s community-based mission. ODC is a company, a school, a perform...

returns to July 27th at 7:30 pm in the Allen Theatre for a contemporary dance performance you don’t want to miss! Tickets 🎟️ start at $10! Visit DANCECleveland.org or 📱 call 216-241-6000.

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“As the clackings of a typewriter sound, questions appear on the cyclorama. “Can any action be dance?” “Can we propose a different idea of virtuosity?” Company member Rachel Furst answers that question potently, freezing in an impossibly sculptural pose on one leg, drawing a hypnotically prehensile foot to her knee. “Is this virtuosity?” the typewriter asks. Um, hell yes.” - San Francisco Chronicle

Photo by: Shawna Sarnowski

Community Dance Day 2024 is right around the corner on July 27th at Playhouse Square! This free event includes over a dozen different classes to try in all different styles and is open for all ages and abilities. Classes include ballet with Cleveland Ballet dancer Lauren Stenroos, Jazz with Kelsey Wilkins, Director of the Cavs Dance Team, Hip Hop with Cho from 10KMovement, Injury Prevention & Wellness with Anna Cerveny of Cleveland Dance Project, Stepping with Ron'Dale J Simpson of Blakk Jakk Dance Collective LLC, African Drum and Dance with Djapo Cultural Arts Institute, contemporary with ODC and so much more! Register online or in person. Then stay for the Free Northeast Ohio Student Showcase at 3 pm - 4 pm to see some of the talented youth dancers from our area in the Allen Theatre.

Want to dance into the evening? Check out the ticketed performance of the amazing contemporary dance company, ODC in the Allen Theatre at 7:30 pm! Tickets start at only $10.

Learn more at DANCECleveland.org.

COVENTRY P.E.A.C.E. UPDATE — We encourage everyone to read our full statement ( bit.ly/CPstatementemail0724 ) but here are the bullet points:

* We continue to maintain support for all community-serving organizations.

* We will work towards a reasonable outcome that benefits all involved.

* We aim to support the Library while preserving the Coventry P.E.A.C.E Building.

* Time is pressing — we are down to WEEKS not months.

* The looming closure and/or demolition of the Coventry P.E.A.C.E. Building would be devastating for our community.

* Contrary to the Library’s claims, the Coventry P.E.A.C.E. Project has consistently demonstrated financial sustainability and we have a proven track record of creating and maintaining affordable, accessible spaces.

* Our Arts, Culture & Education Center is financial sustainable & we have a plan on addressing capital expenses.

* We have shown ourselves to be competent & responsible.

* We have support from major funding organizations—IF we have long-term leases.

* We are an important asset to our local economy.

* We are ready and able to resume the Coventry P.E.A.C.E. Campus project.

* Cleveland Heights is known for its creativity and forward-thinking spirit, focusing on the intangibles that strengthen community vitality.

* Together, we can “Keep the P.E.A.C.E.”

For more information on how you can help now, please go to coventrypeacecampus.org/keepthepeace .

Athletic. Innovative. Inspiring! Just a few words to describe the amazing . Catch their artistry live at on Community Dance Day 💃 July 27th on the Allen Theatre! The company will perform three works including “Collision, Collapse and a Code”. Tickets 🎟️ start at $10 at DANCECleveland.org or call 📱 216-241-6000.

It’s almost here! 💃 We can’t wait for the return of ODC/ Dance coming all the way from San Francisco back to their Ohio roots on July 27th in the Allen Theatre to perform three exciting contemporary pieces you won’t want to miss! Tickets 🎟️ start at just $10. Visit DANCECleveland.org.

We are getting so excited for Community Dance Day 2024 at Playhouse Square! Come enjoy free dance and movement classes for all ages and abilities all day long, a free Northeast Ohio Student Showcase filled with talented youth, and then an evening performance from the amazing ODC in the Allen Theatre at 7:30 pm! Tickets start at just $10. Learn more and register for classes at dancecleveland.org.

Thank you to cleveland.com for sharing about our upcoming Community Dance Day 2024 and ODC/Dance

Learn to dance for free with DANCECleveland DANCECleveland is holding a broad array of free dance classes on July 27. It's a good way to sample different styles. Tickets are free but necessary.

Be a part of Community Dance Day 2024!

DANCECleveland is looking for volunteers to help make this free event a success. No experience is necessary, and duties include registering or checking participants in for classes and providing information to attendees. To sign up for a shift, visit:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B44A8AD2AA4FACF8-50214823-community #/

Thank you to New Day Cleveland for having us on today to talk more about the launch of our 24-25 performance series and community dance day!

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Thank you to WKYC Channel 3 - Cleveland Good Company WKYC for having us on this morning to talk about Community Dance Day 2024 and the kickoff of our 2024-2025 Season ahead! Make sure to join us July27th at Playhouse Square across the district to start the season of on the right foot! We will have classes ranging from hip hop with 10KMovement, ballet with Cleveland Ballet, Jazz with Cleveland Cavaliers Dance Team Director, Kelsey Wilkins, and so much more! Learn more at dancecleveland.org/events

A New Dance Season! Katherine talks with Sarah Sumbrum about the 2024-2025 DANCECleveland Performance series. Sponsored by: DANCECleveland

💃Mark your calendar ! 🗓️ Community Dance Day 2024 is happening on July 27th across the ! A full day of free dance and movement classes starting at 10 am for all ages and abilities as well as the Northeast Ohio Student Showcase that includes youth from all over our area sharing their talents in the Allen Theatre at at 3 pm. Classes will include jazz with .m.w , contemporary with , 🩰ballet with of , Flamenco with , hip hop with .movement , Pilates/barre fusion with , wellness with of , stepping with of , African Drum and Dance with of , popular dances with .ent , tap with , with and more! Check out the full schedule at DANCECleveland.org/events ! Registration will open next week and is free.

DANCECleveland, fueled with vibrant energy and optimism, is on the cusp of a new fiscal year starting July 1, but we need your help!

Did you know that DANCECleveland is one of only a few dance-only presenters left in the entire country? At DANCECleveland, we are frequently reminded what a special privilege we have to present dance works from across the world. We are so proud of our 68-year legacy and the impact we have had on thousands of dance lovers and artists alike. From inspiring young dancers seeing their first performance to unpacking difficult concepts or issues onstage, dance has the power to make a difference in both our physical and emotional well-being.

Cleveland is a wonderful city rich in culture, but we need your help to ensure that modern and contemporary dance remain an important piece of our region's offerings!

A donation today will help us continue to be a leader in the field of dance and provide programming for our community ranging from Read To Learn...Dance To Move for preschoolers to workshops for spirited senior citizens, delighting in movement at their retirement communities. Not only does your generosity enable us to offer engaging events like Community Dance Day, brimming with free opportunities to be immersed in the magic of dance, it also keeps our ticket prices affordable, ensuring everyone has access to this beautiful art form.

Please consider investing in the future of DANCECleveland today. Help us reach our fiscal year-end goal by June 30 so that we may continue to deliver extraordinary dance experiences to Northeast Ohio well into 2025 and beyond!

Donate Here: https://www.dancecleveland.org/ways-to-give

Photo: Hélène Simoneau Danse by Whitney Browne

Kick off the 2024 DANCECleveland Performance Series with the return of San Francisco based contemporary, OODCon July 27th at PPlayhouse Square Tickets start as low as $10. "Collision, Collapse and a Coda" responds to the daily barrage of deeply disturbing news stories of violence, disregard and abuse, and the solace we find in the care of intimacy. Choreographed by Artistic Director, Brenda Way, this piece will be the closer on the summer performance and is sure to inspire dance audiences of all ages with the company's versatile dancers! Get tickets now by calling 216-241-6000 or visit dancecleveland.org. Group discounts available for groups of ten or more by calling 216-991-9000.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j_uOlXdIy_k

Collision, Collapse and a Coda | Choreography by Brenda Way | ODC/Dance Collision, Collapse and a Coda responds to the daily barrage of deeply disturbing news stories of violence, disregard and abuse, and the solace we find in th...

Tickets are on sale now for our 2024-2025 Season! Subscribe to a package of 3 or 6 shows, or purchase individual performance tickets starting as low as $10! The following performances go on sale today: Hélène Simoneau Danse, ODC, Twyla Tharp Dance, Raphael Xavier and LLoyd Knight! Then, on June 27th, the iconic Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater will be available for purchase too! Don't miss a moment of the movement this season! Get tickets at dancecleveland.org.

Groups of ten or more can call us at 216-991-9000 to get discounted group tickets too!

Don't Forget to Renew Your Subscription Package THIS WEEK to DANCECleveland and ensure you don't miss a moment of the movement this upcoming season! Filled with favorites such as Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, Twyla Tharp Dance and more- you won't want to miss this chance to see some of modern dance's best companies touring today! Call 219-991-9000 or visit dancecleveland.org to pick your package today and save on ticket costs while ensuring you get the best seats in the house!

ONE Season, and SIX incredible dance companies coming to Northeast Ohio! Make sure you subscribe and don't miss a moment of the movement! Subscription packages ensure you get the best seats at the best ticket prices. Be sure to subscribe before single performances go on sale on June 24th!

Pick your package at: https://www.dancecleveland.org/performances-tickets/subscribe

Make sure you save all of the dates for our upcoming 24-25 season of incredible modern and contemporary dance companies coming to Northeast Ohio! From iconic pioneers, to choreographic new voices, this season has something for everyone to enjoy!

The season kicks off on July 27th with our first performance, ODC at 7:30 pm in the Allen Theatre at Playhouse Square in celebration of Community Dance Day 2024!

Learn more at DANCECleveland.org. Subscription packages are on sale now!

Let the movement sweep you away during our 68th season of contemporary dance! DANCECleveland is proud to bring the world of modern dance to Northeast Ohio for another exceptional performance series you won't want to miss! Learn more and subscribe today at dancecleveland.org.

Performances by ODC, Hélène Simoneau Danse, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, Lloyd Knight, Twyla Tharp Dance, Raphael Xavier and more events and classes throughout the season!

Photo pictured: Hélène Simoneau Danse by Whitney Browne

Don't Wait! Our 2024-25 Subscription Launch Period Ends Next Week on June 19th.

Be sure to Subscribe to get the best seats at the best price before they go on sale June 24th to the general public!

Join us as we present modern and contemporary dance icons, innovators, new choreographic voices, and community events! Performances include ODC, Hélène Simoneau Danse, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, Lloyd Knight, Twyla Tharp Dance, and Raphael Xavier!

Subscription packages ensure:
you never miss a single moment of the movement, guarantee personal customer service to find you great seats that fit your needs, and help you save on ticket costs.

Select the Connoisseur Series to see it all or pick the Mainstage Series to see three performances at Playhouse Square.
Packages start at $125!

Learn more and subscribe at DANCECleveland.org or call 216-991-9000.

Photo: Hélène Simoneau Danse by Whitney Browne

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Save the Date for Community Dance Day 2024! A full day of free classes and events for the whole family to enjoy at Playhouse Square across the whole district!

Starting at 10 am, take part in more than 12 free classes for all ages and abilities in dance styles including Modern, Ballet, African Drum & Dance, Hip Hop and more. Community Dance Day is a wonderful time to try out the art form of dance and its many styles and celebrate movement together.

Then, at 3 pm, come see a wonderful free dance performance featuring some of Northeast Ohio's best local youth dancers in Playhouse Square's Allen Theatre! This showcase provides local dance students with a professional performance experience in an iconic Playhouse Square theatre. The showcase will display a wide range of dance styles and will feature the highest caliber of student performers and choreographers from across Northeast Ohio. Tickets will be general admission and free but reservation in advanced is recommended as this event is expected to sell out.

Learn more & see the schedule here: https://www.dancecleveland.org/events/2024/07/27/community-dance-day-2024-a-full-day-of-free-dance-and-movement-classes-and-more

We have heard from many dance schools that this time of year is very hectic, so once again we are giving you just a few more days to get your applications in to be part of the Northeast Ohio Student Showcase! Applications are now due June 10th. This is your final chance to apply to have your dance school or student group featured on stage at Playhouse Square on July 27th as part of Community Dance Day!

We encourage you to send in multiple pieces for consideration in different dance genres!

To apply click here: https://www.dancecleveland.org/events/2024/07/27/danceclevelands-northeast-ohio-student-showcase-apply-now

Don't miss your studio's chance to be part of a wonderful free dance performance featuring some of Northeast Ohio's best local youth dancers, studios and performing groups in Playhouse Square's Allen Theatre! This showcase provides local dance students with a professional performance experience in an iconic Playhouse Square theatre. The showcase will display a wide range of dance styles and will feature the highest caliber of student performers and choreographers from across Northeast Ohio, highlighting their arts mastery. This year’s showcase will take place on Saturday, July 27th at 3:00 pm. General admission tickets are free, but reservation in advanced is recommended. Tickets will go on sale for the public on July 10th.

It's Here! DANCECleveland proudly announces our 2024-2025 Dance Performance Series, celebrating 68 years of modern and contemporary dance!

The series includes six exciting performances that will ignite your senses and open your mind through live dance performances that inspire. With modern dance pioneers alongside new choreographic voices, the season includes both Northeast Ohio audience favorites and fresh new companies making their Ohio debuts that promise to expand your perceptions of what contemporary dance can be.

The season begins with Community Dance Day 2024 and the return of ODC at Playhouse Square on July 27th! We hope you will join us for free movement classes for all ages and abilities and a variety of styles. Then the Mainstage season continues at Playhouse Square in a variety of theatres this year including Hélène Simoneau Danse in the Mimi Ohio Theatre, and the iconic Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater & Twyla Tharp Dance in the KeyBank State Theatre! For those looking to “see it all” select the Connoisseur series to experience a smaller more intimate theatre experience Lloyd Knight's The Drama in the Westfield Insurance Studio Theatre in Ideastream, and Raphael Xavier’s Skiff at Cuyahoga Community College.

Subscriptions are on sale now! Visit: https://www.dancecleveland.org/performances-tickets/subscribe or call 216-991-9000.

Calling all dance teachers and studios!

We have extended our call for applications for the Northeast Ohio Student Showcase to Tuesday, June 4th! You still have time for your student group to apply!

This is your chance to perform at Playhouse Square on July 27th with other area dance schools, studios and youth groups. All dance styles are encouraged to apply! Applying is free and tickets to the showcase are also free for parents, friends and family to attend.

The showcase takes place July 27th
3:00 pm- 4:00 pm
Allen Theatre, Playhouse Square

Don't miss your studio's chance to be part of a wonderful event featuring some of Northeast Ohio's best local youth dancers, studios and performing groups in Playhouse Square's Allen Theatre!

This showcase provides local dance students with a professional performance experience. The showcase will display a wide range of dance styles and will feature the highest caliber of student performers and choreographers from across Northeast Ohio, highlighting their arts mastery. Studios who are selected to participate will get the chance to take free classes throughout the day, perform at Playhouse Square during the showcase, and will even receive a limited number of tickets to end the night at the evening performance of ODC/Dance coming all the way from San Fransico!

Learn more and apply at: https://www.dancecleveland.org/events/2024/07/27/danceclevelands-northeast-ohio-student-showcase-apply-now

We are often asked where both adults and kids can take classes ? While DANCECleveland is a dance presenter and not a dance school , we are always happy to recommend schools on differnt areas of our community! This week, our friends at Ohio Contemporary Ballet formerly Verb Ballets are hosting an open house for you to try it out! Check it out:)