Newsletter Fall Updates

Newsletter Fall Updates
News from Jane D’Angelo
Executive Director
Dear OhioDance members,
Spring News 2016
Vol 39, no.3
2016 Spring Festival & Conference
Save the Date: April 22-24, 2016
2016 OhioDance Spring Festival and
Conference
BalletMet Columbus
Guest Artist Teena Marie Custer
April 22 Young Artists’ Concert, 10:3011:30am. Master classes begin at
3:30pm.
April 23 Evening Performance Full day
of master classes, discussions, and
awards
April 24 Wellness sessions & master
classes
APRIL
22-24
2016
FEATURING GUEST ARTIST
TEENA MARIE
CUSTER
@ BalletMet Columbus | Register at ohiodance.org
Photo by Joey Kennedy
INSIDE
From the Field
Dance Health
2-3
Workshops
6-7
Performances
8-11
4-5
Jobs/Applications 12
Auditions
13
Member Movements 14
Membership Form 15
Each year OhioDance awards
excellence in the field of dance. This
year awards will be presented to
Susan Van Pelt Petry, for outstanding
contributions to the advancement of
dance education and Rodney Veal, for
outstanding contributions to the advancement of the dance art form. We
will honor Cheri Mitchell with a posthumous and new award for outstanding contributions to the advancement
of arts administration.
OhioDance is honored to have guest
artist, Teena Marie Custer. Teena is a
dancer, teacher, and choreographer
based in Pittsburgh, PA. Teena not
only is a B-girl and hip-hop dancetheater artist, but she is also a member of street-dance crews the Get
Down Gang and the all-female group
Venus Fly Trap Crew, and performs all
throughout the US. She was recognized in Dance Magazine’s “Top 25 to
Watch” in 2007, and was also featured
in Dance Teacher Magazine in October
2012. Teena earned her MFA in Dance
Performance from The Ohio State University. During the 2016 Spring OhioDance Festival and Conference, Teena
will be the guest speaking, teaching
two master classes, and dancing in
the evening performance.
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Guest artist Teena Marie Custer will
be performing an excerpt from her
piece “My Good Side”. Professional
choreographers and dancers from all
over Ohio will perform innovative and
engaging works. BalletMet’s artistic
director, Edwaard Liang; Bill Wade,
artistic director of Inlet Dance Theatre;
Holly Handman, Bobby Wesner; Griset
Damas Roche will perform flamenco;
Indian dance will be performed by
Phane Sen. Contemporary dance
pieces choreographed by students
from OSU Department of Dance: Anna
Brown Massey (MFA), Callie Lacinski
and Calder White (BFA), Joshua Manculich (MFA), and Brandon Whited
(MFA).
Register early as classes will fill early.
Early bird discount deadline
March 2nd.
Go to http://ohiodance.org/festival/
registration/
Questions contact Jane D’Angelo
[email protected]
614-224-2913
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From the Field
Verb Ballets announces American premiere of Pete Pan
Peter Pan choreographed by Pamela Pribisco
(Cleveland Ballet). This ballet was created in Europe and will delight all ages with the enchanting
tale of Peter Pan. When Peter loses his shadow
in the home of the Darling family, he makes new
friends and invites them to travel to Neverland.
This all ages favorite is complete with Tinkerbell,
Captain Hook, a ticking crocodile and other interesting characters, plus breathtaking sets straight
from Europe. The production will include a case
of over 30 children from Akron and Cleveland
area. The ballet features custom backdrops created in Geneva, Switzerland include the Darling
Family Nursery, the rooftops of London, the
Gypsy camp, and Captain Hook’s Ship. Follow
along on this magical journey, past the second
star to the right and straight on ‘til morning, as
this classic tale comes to life through dance.
Verb Ballets will present two public performances on March 5th at 2:00pm and 8:00pm at The
Breen Center located at 2008 W. 30th St. in Cleveland. Tickets range $15-$35 for more information
visit verbballets.org/pe terpan. html.
Children’s Concert Society will present Verb Ballets’ production of Peter Pan at the Akron Civic
Theatre located at 182 S. Main St. in Akron for
school groups on April 6th and 7th. Tickets $5 for
students available by calling 330 -972-2504.
CINCINNATI BALLET PRESENTS WILD SWEET LOVE WITH BALANCHINE’S WHO
CARES? IN COLLABORATION WITH BALLETMET COLUMBUS
Cincinnati
Ballet
presents a
triple bill in
collaboration
with BalletMet
Columbus
March 18
Age of Innocence by Herbert Migdoll
and 19 at
the Aronoff
Center for the Arts. The program includes George
Balanchine’s Who Cares? performed by Cincinnati
Ballet and BalletMet Columbus, Age of Innocence
performed by BalletMet Columbus and Wild
Sweet Love performed by Cincinnati Ballet.
Who Cares? brings together both companies for
a spectacular collaboration with the grandeur of
an expansive corp de ballet. The performance
marks our sixth shared production with BalletMet,
and our 2014 collaboration for the masterwork
Symphony in C was deemed one of the best
performances of the year by The Columbus
Dispatch. Backed by George Gershwin’s most
popular melodies, Who Cares? has the spirit
of a Broadway performance, coupled with
the exquisite technique from the legendary
choreographer George Balanchine.
Trey McIntyre’s Wild Sweet Love follows a young
woman on her journey through episodes of
romance and heartbreak, revealing the many
faces of love. McIntyre’s piece Chasing
Squirrel which was performed on tour at New
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York’s Joyce Theater, returned to Cincinnati
audiences last season in Director’s Choice and
was described by the Cincinnati Enquirer as “a
raucous work, exuberant and raw in a way rarely
seen on the ballet stage.”
Age of Innocence, performed by BalletMet
Columbus, is a neoclassical piece choreographed
by BalletMet’s own artistic director Edwaard
Liang, set to the music of Thomas Newman and
acclaimed minimalist composer Philip Glass.
Cincinnati audiences may be familiar with Liang’s
piece Feast of the Gods which was also featured
in Director’s Choice last season. Inspired by Jane
Austen novels, Age of Innocence is a compelling
exploration of women’s roles in society during
that time period, reflecting on their lack of voice
and individuality.
MEET THE ARTISTS
Studio Experience: Join us at the Cincinnati Ballet
Center (1555 Central Parkway) for a full behind
the scenes experience including a performance
preview and a conversation with select artists,
Tuesday, March 1 at 5:15 pm. RSVP to the
Cincinnati Ballet box office at 513.621.5282.
Pre-performance: Cincinnati Ballet invites ticket
holders to a pre-show conversation with select
dancers, choreographers and designers who
bring the performances to life, Friday, March 18
at 7 pm in the Procter & Gamble Hall at Aronoff
Center. Present your Wild Sweet Love ticket for
admission.
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From the Field
Cincinnati Ballet Dancers Awarded Silver at International Ballet Competition
Patric Palkens and Abigail Morwood bring home Silver Medals from the Vienna International
Ballet Experience
Principal Dancer Patric Palkens and Soloist Abigail
Morwood competed with more than 200 dancers from around the world Thursday in the first
Vienna International Ballet Competition held in
the United States. Performing the Variation of
Franz from Coppelia and the Grand Pas Classique
Variation, Palkens took home a Silver Medal in the
Men’s Classical category. Soloist Morwood won
a Silver Medal in the Women’s Classical category
performing Aurora Act I Variation from Sleeping
Beauty, Queen of the Dryads and a premiere contemporary piece entitled Iris, choreographed by
fellow Cincinnati Ballet dancer, Jake Casey.
The Vienna International Ballet Experience (VIBE)
USA took place January 12 through 16 in Missoula, Montana. The multi-day competition and dance
festival is under the direction of Gregor Hatala
from Vienna and is hosted by the Rocky Mountain
Ballet Theatre and Destination Missoula.
The competition came at a time when the dancers
were busy preparing for Cincinnati Ballet’s upcoming performance of Cinderella, and they were
able to prepare in just three days, rehearsing
their pieces during breaks in their daily rehearsal
schedule.
“One of the reasons I love competing is that you
get to choose the work,” said Palkens. This competition gave me the chance to work on pieces that
I had my eye on for a long time, but haven’t had
the opportunity to perform yet. Both pieces are
incredibly classical, yet understated, and I really
wanted to challenge myself.”
It was a homecoming of sorts for Palkens who is
originally from Lewistown, Montana. Upon arrival, he was greeted by Montana Governor Steve
Bullock and Mayor of Missoula John Engen. Several young dancers from his hometown traveled
to Missoula to watch Palkens perform. “I felt an
incredible amount of support from the community, and along with that comes some pressure. I
really wanted to do well and make my supporters
proud,” Palkens said.
Abigail Morwood in Cincinnati
Ballet’s Lady of the Camellias,
Photography by Peter Mueller
Patric Palkens in Cincinnati
Ballet’s Swan Lake,
Photography by Peter Mueller
Morwood also competed in the Contemporary
Solo division. “I knew right away [Corps de Ballet
Dancer] Jake Casey had to choreograph my solo,”
she said. “He choreographed it in just a matter
of hours and it was brilliant. It was such a great
experience to take his work to the competition. As
a friend and a choreographer I admire, I wanted
to honor him and make him proud!”
After receiving their awards, they were invited
to perform for the final gala on Saturday evening before returning to Cincinnati. Palkens and
Morwood were both invited to participate in the
Vienna International Ballet Competition held in
Austria.
Artistic Director and CEO Victoria Morgan was
very proud to hear the news. “I love the fight and
ambition that is a part of that dancer who wants
to go further,” she said. “While it wasn’t perfect
timing, I thought it would be a great opportunity for two of our highly driven dancers to push
themselves forward, to be surrounded by some
of the top technical artists in the world and to put
themselves in front of a new audience of international judges and competitors. I’m really proud
of the fact that both Patric and Abigail received
Silver Medals. It not only shines a light on their
talent but on the caliber of our dancers right here
in Cincinnati.”
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Dance Health: Nutrition
Evaluating Diet and Nutrition Information
by Shannon Sterne, MS MA RDN
We are constantly surrounded by ads and
packaging proclaiming the health benefits of
new food products. Celebrity doctors appear
on television and swear by certain dietary
supplements or diet plans. High carb. Low carb.
Paleo. You name it, there is a medical doctor
telling you that their diet is best. And if you
search the web for “dancer nutrition” you get an
overwhelming 915,000 results. With all of this diet
and nutrition information bombarding us daily,
it can be difficult to know what is fact and what
is hype. Even nutrition experts can experience
difficulty keeping up with all the latest news
and claims especially when so much conflicting
information abounds. Here are some tips to
finding the reliable nutrition information on the
web:
1. Consider the Source. Who runs the website?
Government (.gov), non-profit (.org), university
(.edu), professional organization, an individual, or
a company?
2. Beware of Site Bias. What is the purpose of
the site? Who funds it? Are they trying to sell you
something? Do they attack the trustworthiness of
other medical professionals or researchers?
3. Quality Control. What are the author’s
credentials? Was the information reviewed by
an editorial board that includes medical and
nutrition experts?
4. Be skeptical. If it sounds too good to be true,
it probably is! Get a second opinion; is the same
information presented on other credible sites?
5. Look for evidence. Do they cite research
to support their claims? Are opinions and
testimonials presented in lieu of facts?
Shannon Sterne is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN)
with masters degrees in nutrition and dance from Case
Western Reserve University where she is an Assistant
Professor in the Department of Dance. She performed
professionally with San Diego Ballet and Dancing Wheels
Company, and now consults with dancers and dance
companies around the world on nutrition and dietary
issues. Like Dancer Dietitian on Facebook. Follow on
Twitter @DancerDietitian.
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Dance Health
Strong Stable Shoulders
By: Mariah Nierman, PT, DPT, AT, OCS
OSU Sports Medicine, Performing Arts Medicine
www.sportsmedicine.osu.edu/outreach/performing_arts/
When people think of injuries in dancers they mostly think of lower extremity injuries. However within your dance
curriculum you may be asked to do a lot of physical floor work and partnering which can set you up for more upper
extremity injuries. We particularly see these injuries, especially in the shoulders, in those that have more of a ballet
background switching over to more contemporary work. By strengthening your shoulder stabilizers you can prevent
some injuries and your partner will thank you for being able to support yourself. When working on shoulder stability
many exercises incorporate the shoulder blades and upper back muscles. Think of these muscles as the root of the tree.
If the roots (shoulder blade muscles) aren’t strong, the rest of the tree (your arm) won’t be strong. Here are some
exercises to strengthen your shoulders:
Shoulder Rotator Strength – Hold a resistance band in each hand, elbows bent at side. Keep
elbows bent and lightly touching your side while you rotate forearms out. Band should stay
about chest level.
Do 3 sets of 10
Trapezius Strength – Lay your torso over a ball or stool. Start with your arms dangling
down. Squeeze your shoulder blades together keeping them down away from ears, then
pull elbows back.
Do 3 sets of 10
Middle Trapezius Strength – Lay your torso over a ball or stool. Start with your arms dangling
down. Squeeze shoulder blades together keeping them down away from your ears, then lift
arms straight out to side to the level of your shoulders, thumbs rotated up.
Do 3 sets of 10
Lower Trapezius Strength – Lay your torso over a ball or stool. Start with your arms dangling
down. Squeeze shoulder blades together and down your back without arching your spine.
Then lift arms over head in “Y” position with thumbs up.
Do 3 sets of 10
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2016 Spring Workshops & Programs
Dance Wellness Screening
Ohio State Sports Medicine,
Performing Arts Medicine
Dance Wellness Screens are exclusively designed to help the dancer
understand more about his /her
body & potential areas of further
improvement to enhance performance and career longevity. The assessments are completed individually, with an exercise packet specific
to the results. No prescription is
necessary, screen not meant to
assess specific injuries. A one-hour
individual session is $130.
Call to schedule your screen at OSU
Downtown 614-366-3600, Dublin
614-366-9324, Lewis Center 614-2931008, or Gahanna 614-293-7600.
Website: http://www.sportsmedicine.osu.edu
October 1 - May 28, 2015-2016
Teen/Adult Dance Classes with Inlet
Dance Theatre
The Music Settlement
Cleveland, OH
Classes offered are Modern, Improvisation and Nontraditional
Partnering and are taught by the
professional dancers of Inlet Dance
Theatre. 10-Class cards available!
When: Mon & Thurs 5:30-7pm
Info: themusicsettlement.org or
call 216-421-5806 x100
February 28-March 20, 2016
(Sundays) Ballet Workshop series
with Kim Abkemeier
Beck Center for the Arts
Lakewood, OH
4 week workshop with Kim Abkemeier, former dancer with Ohio
Ballet and Miami City Ballet.
When: Sundays; 12:15-1:30, Adv
Beginner/Intermediate, ages 9-15
1:30-2:45 Inter./Adv., ages 13+
Where: Beck Center for the Arts,
17801 Detroit Avenue, Lakewood,OH
Info: 216-521-2540 or www.beckcenter.org.
March 11, 2016
Dance Day @ University of Akron
Akron, OH
This engaging event is for the dance
community and high school students interested in a dance career.
Teachers and advisors are also
welcome. The day will include master classes in ballet technique and
modern based partnering in addition to an informational session on
choosing a college dance program,
alumni speakers and an informal
performance by UA dance students.
When: 1:00-6:00 p.m.
Where: Guzzetta Hall on The University of Akron main campus
Info and to register:
http://www.uakron.edu/dtaa/dance/
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March 5, 2016
Hip Hop Master Class with Qulian
“Cue” Arnold, Xclaim Dance collaborator
Charisma Centre for the Arts
Columbus, OH
Journey through strong, expressive and physically inventive urban
movement, incorporating the repetitive resiliency of grooving with timing of footwork and gesture. Gain
an understanding of polyrhythmic
movement through House, Locking,
Popping, and Breaking.
When: 10-11:30am.
Where:Charisma Centre for the
Arts, 4099 Karl Road Door E,
Columbus,OH
Info: www.charismacentreforthearts.
com. March 14-18, 2016
Countertechnique Workshop with
Joy Davis
Feverhead
Columbus, Ohio
Small moves: programs in dance
and Feverhead are pleased to host
Joy Davis with live accompaniment by John Osburn for a 1-week
workshop in Countertechnique.
There are only 4 certified teachers
in the US and this is the first time
Countertechnique will be offered to
dancers in Ohio. Please consider
donating to our fundraiser TODAY,
#GivingTuesday, December 1, 2015.
Your donations go directly towards
Ms. Davis’ teaching fee and travel,
space rental and live musical accompaniment. Visit “small moves
programs in dance” or Feverhead
on Facebook or email meganyankeedance@gmail.
March 21, 2016
The Dancing Wheels Company
Oglebay Institute
Wheeling, WV
The Dancing Wheels Company will
participate in the Workshop in Physically Integrated Dance at Oglebay
Institute When: 7pm
March 21-May 28, 2016
ASIAN ARTS HERITAGE :Cincinnati
Beginning/Intermediate
Adult Classes.
Focus on dance, music, yoga and
folk art techniques.
When: Saturdays; 12:00-2:00 pm
Where: CLIFTON CULTURAL ART
CENTER
Address: 3711 Clifton Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45220
Info: cliftonculturalarts.org
www.ohiodance.org
April 2-3, 2016
Nuit Blanche Athens Arts Festival
Ohio University, Division of Dance &
School of Music Athens, Ohio
Nuit Blanche Athens, a free dusk
‘til dawn festival of arts and culture where dance, music, cinema,
drama, and visual arts keep the
community entertained. The city will
be filled with works and workshops
by local, national and international
artists. For one night only, art will
take over the city – Creating a Whole
New Meaning For Painting the
Town! Established/ Co-directed by
Zelma Badu-Younge & Paschal Yao
Younge, in conjunction with Ohio
University Schools of Dance, and
Music, and Azaguno Inc.
When: 3:00pm-3:00am
Where: Ohio University, Athens, OH
Info: www.Azaguno.com
April 8, 2016
Robert Barnett Master Class
Kent State University
Kent, OH
Bobby Barnett, internationally acclaimed ballet teacher and artistic
director emeritus of the Atlanta
Ballet will teach an Intermediate/Advanced ballet master class. Must be
age 14 and up to participate.
When: 5:30 – 7:30pm
Where: Kent State University School
of Theatre and Dance , Kent, OH
Cost: $35
March 6, 13, 20, 2016
Diane Germaine is teaching a
workshop for 3 Sundays in March
at DanceFix-Blue Ash with Michelle
Bump-Morano Diane Germaine
[email protected]
April 22, 2016 1:45pm
The Dancing Wheels Company
Grandview Heights, OH
Lecture performance at Stevenson
Elementary through Ohio Alliance
forArts in Education (OAAE
2016 Spring Workshops & Programs
April 23, 2016
Masterclass with Pilobolus
Contemporary Dance Theater
Studios
Cincinnati, OH
College Hill Town Hall Dancers,
don’t miss this incredible opportunity to take a Masterclass with
Pilobolus Dance Theater at Contemporary Dance Theater’s studios in
College Hill
When: 10:30am-12:00pm.
Where: Contemporary Dance Theater Studios
Cost: $15 in advance or $19-20 at
the door.
April 23, 2016
WSU Dance Intensive
Wright State University
Dayton,OH
Wright State University’s Dance
Program is excited to share a broad
spectrum of dance styles and teachers with students, age 14 and older,
who are interested in experiencing the versatile curriculum of the
dance program. Faculty members
Teressa Wylie McWilliams, Gina
Walther, Justin Gibbs, Joe Deer, and
Erin Robbins along with various
alumni will teach technique classes
in modern, ballet, jazz, contemporary, tap, pointe, hip-hop, jazz funk,
improvisation and lyrical jazz. Each
participant will receive a complimentary ticket to the Spring Dance
Concert, April 21-24, 2016.
When:10:00am-4:00pm
Where: WSU Creative Arts Center,
Dayton, OH
Info: Call 937.775.3792, email
[email protected], or
visit www.wright.edu/dance, go to
Dance Intensive Cost: $45
June 3-5, 2016
Intensive Dance Workshop
Oyo Dance Company
Columbus, OH
Oyo Dance Company presents
Modern and Ballet classes, in depth
study, learn how to audition for a
professional company. Registration will open May 1 and space is
limited.
Where:1676 E Broad St. Columbus
Info: Oyodancecompany.com or
614-253-6683
The Fluids Study Group begins on
Sunday, March 13 and Wednesday,
March 16.
Sundays are 5 to 6:30 pm.
Wednesdays are 9:30 to 11 am.
Fanchon Shur Director, Growth in
Motion, Inc.
www.growthinmotion.org
[email protected]
June 15-July 29, 2016
Inlet Dance Theatre’s Summer
Dance Intensive 2016
Cleveland, OH
An aggressive six and a half week
training program for ages twelve
through young adult held at the
Idea Center at Playhouse Square.
The SDI ‘16 focuses on increasing
technical skill sets, collaborative
creative process, performing improvisation and repertory. The SDI
‘16 allows students to experience
being a dancer in a professional
dance company. SDI ‘16 students
will learn nontraditional partnering,
Hawkins-based release technique,
performance improvisation, composition, and repertory. SDI ‘16 culminates with performances at Cain
Park Evans Amphitheater. Where: Idea Center at Playhouse
Square
Info and Brochure Download:
http://inletdance.org/education.html
June 6-10, 2016
MamLuft&Co. Dance
Cincinnati, Ohio
Named best in Cincinnati-Best
dance company pushing the
envelope in 2012 by Citybeat.
MamLuft&Co. Dance’s Summer
Modern Dance Workshop/Intensive
is an invigorating week of dance
that is both intensive and affordable. This week celebrates the
vastness of Modern Dance in an
inclusive community environment.
The summer program is highly immersive on its own for college-aged
through professional dancers and
also compliments longer summer
studies. A new EVENING track will
also be offered for those who cannot make the day-time program!
Schedule, fees, and registration:
MLCo.org/intensive
June 13-17​, 2016
MamLuft&Co. Dance’s
ALL-NEW Summer Modern Dance
Intensives for Teens
Cincinnati, Ohio
MamLuft&Co. Dance’s professional
Modern Dance Workshop/Intensive
has been so popular that Cincinnati’s Modern Dance company is
inaugurating a version for teens this
summer, 2016! The intensive welcomes students of all backgrounds
from all studios or studies. It is a
week of Modern Dance studies in a
challenging, yet accepting and positive environment. It is a wonderful
opportunity for teens who are interested in majoring in Modern Dance
in college or for those who wish to
expand their technical range.
Schedule, fees, and registration:
MLCo.org/teenintensive
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June 19-25, 2016
Oberlin Dance Intensive
Oberlin, Ohio
Neos Dance Theatre and Oberlin
College
The Oberlin Dance Intensive returns for a third wonderful summer
workshop. This one week program
welcomes dancers
14 - 18 to join current students and
faculty as well as the dancers of
Neos, in the Oberlin Dance Studios.
Info: neosdancetheatre.org or write
to oberlindanceintensive@gmail.
com
Neos Dance Theatre and Oberlin College
July 25 – August 12, 2016
Jose Limon Summer Workshop for
Dancers
Kent State School of Theatre and
Dance/Limon Dance Company
Kent, OH
The Jose Limon Dance Company
will be in residence at Kent State
University for a three-week intensive. Please visit http://limon.org/
training/summer-workshops/ for
more information.
The Ohio State University Department of Dance
College Day: Fri April 8, 2016
go.osu.edu/collegeday4dance
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2016 Spring Performance Calendar
March 1, 2016
Monchichi
Company Wang Ramirez
Columbus, OH
In Monchichi, ballet-trained Honji
Wang and former hip-hop B-boy
Sébastien Ramirez meld themes of
identity and love with a delightfully
interlocking dynamic that
showcases their contrasting and
sophisticated styles of movement.
When: 8pm
Where: Capitol Theatre, Riffe Center,
Columbus, OH
http://wexarts.org/performing-arts/
company-wang-ramirez-monchichi
March 4 & 5, 2016 7:30pm
GroundWorks DanceTheater
E.J. Thomas Hall at The University of
Akron, 198 Hill St, Akron, OH 44325
March 18 & 19, 2016 7:30pm
The Breen Center, Cleveland
GroundWorks DanceTheater’s
2016 March series. The series
features an exciting new piece
by guest artist Loni Landon and
the reprisal of Ghost Opera, a
beautiful work set to Tan Dun’s
dramatic musical composition.
Ghost Opera, choreographed by
GroundWorks’ Artistic Director
David Shimotakahara in 2014, is a
haunting exploration of humanity’s
past, present and future. This
exquisite piece is performed with a
live string quartet and Chinese pipa.
www.groundworksdance.org
March 5, 2016
Peter Pan
Verb Ballets
Cleveland
Verb Ballets is excited to announce
the American premiere of Peter Pan
choreographed by Pamela Pribisco
(Cleveland Ballet). This ballet was
created in Europe and will delight
all ages with the enchanting tale of
Peter Pan.
When: 2pm and 8pm
WHere: The Breen Center,
2008 W. 30th St. in Cleveland.
Tickets: $15-$35
Info: verbballets.org/peterpan.html.
Neos Dance Theatre’s Brooke and Bobby
Wesner photo Mark Horning
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March 11, 2016
Media and Movement
Neos Dance Theatre
Akron, OH
Infusing technology into dance,
Neos Dance Theatre’s Media and
Movement at the Akron Civic
Theatre combines imagery and
animation by Emmy Award-winning
artist Andy Gardner, two world
premieres, and new film featuring
an array of local residents. “Big and
bold, Media and Movement meshes
perfectly with Akron’s growing
embrace of indie films,” says Neos
artistic director and co-founder
Bobby Wesner, pointing to The
Nightlight cinema. “This is a daring
and edgy approach to dance, and I
believe that people will love it once
they see it.”
March 11 -13, 2016
BFA Senior Dance Concert/Student
Dance Festival
Kent State University School of
Theatre and Dance Kent, OH
Concert featuring original
choreography by graduating seniors
in the BFA Dance Performance
program and works by dance
majors and minors.
March 11 – 13, 2016
Inspired
BalletMet Columbus
All art begins with inspiration.
See it expressed in three unique
works with Inspired, presented in
collaboration with Cincinnati Ballet,
March 11-13 at the Ohio Theatre.
Anchoring the classical side of the
program is George Balanchine’s
Who Cares? – choreographed
to, and inspired by, the music of
George Gershwin. Wild Sweet
Love by Trey McIntyre draws
from such eclectic music as the
Partridge Family’s “I Think I Love
You” and Queen’s “Somebody to
Love.” Spurred by Jane Austen and
set to music by Thomas Newman
and Philip Glass, Edwaard Liang’s
acclaimed Age of Innocence rounds
out the program with demanding
Tickets and Info: www.balletmet.org
March 12 - 13, 2016
Cinderella
Canton Ballet Canton, Ohio
Canton Ballet will conclude its
50th anniversary performance
season with its full length ballet
Cinderella, which is choreographed
in two acts with epilogue by artistic
and executive director Cassandra
Crowley after Frederick Ashton of
London’s Royal Ballet and set to the
lush score by Sergei Prokofiev.
When: 2pm (both days)
Where: Canton’s Palace Theatre,
Canton, OH
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BalletMet Dancers Michael Sayre Jessica
Brown Inspired
March 14-17, 2016
Helen Keller
The Dancing Wheels Company
Bath, OH
Helen Keller Residency at Old Trail
School culminates with lecture and
performance
When: 2pm
Where: Old Trail School, Bath, OH
March 17-19, 2016
HUManIMALS
Morrison Dance
Cleveland, OH
Chilean Flamingos dance in private,
Capuchin Monkeys reject unequal
pay, Peacock Spiders use “jazz
hands,” and that all too elusive
animal group – humans – well, they
have introspection. Animal behavior
has often been studied to try to gain
a greater understanding of humans,
and in this collection of short
dances, MorrisonDance creators
will use introspection, humor and
clever interpretations to explore
some of the theories of animal (and
human) behavior through the art
of movement. Featuring Cleveland
Public Theatre DanceWorks ‘16
in a double bill performance with
Elu Dance Company
When: 7:30pm all nights
Where: 6415 Detroit Ave.,
Cleveland, OH 44102
Tickets: $12-$30
Info: (216) 631-2727 or cptoniline.
org
March 17-20, 2016
Momentum: CWRU Department of
Dance MFA Thesis Concert
Cleveland, OH
The Case Western Reserve
University Department of Dance
presents Momentum featuring
choreography and performances
by MFA candidates Andrea Alvarez,
Jared Bendis, and Richard Oaxaca.
When: 3/17-3/19 at 8pm; 3/20 at
2:30pm
Where: Mather Dance Center, 11201
Bellflower Rd, Cleveland 44106
Tickets: $7-15. Reservations are
recommended.
Info: dance.case.edu/reservations or
216.368.5246
2016 Spring Performance
March 18-19
Wild Sweet Love
Aronoff Center for the Arts
650 Walnut Street
Cincinnati, OH
Cincinnati Ballet presents a triple
bill in collaboration with BalletMet
Columbus March 18 and 19 at
the Aronoff Center for the Arts.
The program includes George
Balanchine’s Who Cares? performed
by Cincinnati Ballet and BalletMet
Columbus, Age of Innocence
performed by BalletMet Columbus
and Wild Sweet Love performed by
Cincinnati Ballet. The family friendly
Ballet Toybox returns for one
performance only on March 20 at 2
pm at the Aronoff Center.
cballet.org
March 31-April 2, 2016
Fresh Inventions
Verb Ballets Cleveland, OH
Cleveland Public Theatre
DanceWorks’16
Where: at Cleveland Public Theatre,
6415 Detroit Ave, Cleveland, OH.
Tickets: $12-$30
Info: verbballets.org/cpt.html.
March 18-19, 2016
Performance and Time Arts
Fundraiser for Contemporary Dance
Theater Cincinnati, Ohio
A project of Contemporary Dance
Theater, Performance and Time Arts
(PTA) is Cincinnati’s longest-running
performance art series showcasing
new work in dance, music, theater,
spoken-word and multi-media. This
PTA will be a fundraiser for CDT.
When: 8:00pm
Where: Contemporary Dance
Theater Studios, College Hill Town
Hall, Cincinnati, OH Tickets: $8-15
Info: http://cdt-dance.org
April 1, 2016
Global Excursions - Multiple Works
by International Guest Artists
Paschal Yao Younge and Zelma
Badu-Younge
Ohio University Athens, OH
The World Music and Dance
Festival and Concert provides an
opportunity to introduce students,
faculty, staff, and community to the
passion and dynamism of global
music and dance forms. It includes
a week of workshops and lectures
(March 28 – April 1) that culminates
in a concert featuring dance and
music from Ghana, Trinidad, Brazil,
Ukraine, Uzbekistan, the United
States and more at TempletonBlackburn Alumni Memorial
Auditorium.
When: 7:30PM
Where: Ohio University, School of
Music & Division of Dance ,
Templeton-Blackburn Alumni
Memorial Auditorium, Athens, OH
Tickets: $12.00; Call 740-593-1780.
March 20, 2016 3pm
Evolve. Explore. Extend.
Columbus Modern (CoMo) Dance
Company, Columbus
Join CoMo Dance for an afternoon
showcasing work by local and
national choreographers. Dublin’s
Abbey Theater will come alive
with athletic, entertaining modern
dance. New works by Company
dancers Aly Massof, Tori Chu, and
director Laura Puscas will premiere
alongside audience-favorite
choreography by Dustin Crumbaugh
and Ellen Vierse of St. Louis, MO.
March 24-26, 2016 7:30pm
DanceWorks ’16 at Cleveland
Public Theatre
Inlet Dance Theatre, Cleveland, OH
Inlet celebrates its 15th season as a
company that’s built an ensemble
known for its collaborative creative
process, distinct aesthetic &
generating an impressive amount
of new work, often in collaboration
with international artists. This year’s
DanceWorks concert is a curated
collection of repertory that exists
as a result of others asking Inlet to
create dance & thus allowing Inlet
the privilege to serve others in the
community.
April 1-3, 2016
Skin & Bones
Kent Dance Ensemble
Kent, OH
Kent State’s pre-professional
company performs works by
Kent State faculty and guest
choreographers.
Where: Kent State University School
of Theatre and Dance, Kent, OH
April 7-9, 2016
The Ohio State University
Department of Dance
Spring Concert
Thursday – Saturday, 8:00pm
Sat Matinee 3 pm
Barnett Theatre, Sullivant Hall
dance.osu.edu
316 Sullivant Hall, 1813 N. High St.
Columbus, OH 43210 (614) 2927977
April 8, 2016
The Dancing Wheels Company
Chagrin Falls, OH
Lecture performance at Chagrin
Intermediate School
When: 9am
Where: Chagrin Intermediate School
www.ohiodance.org
DorranceDance
photo ChristopherDuggan
April 7-9, 2016
Dorrance Dance
Presented by DANCECleveland
in collaboration with Cleveland
Public Theatre’s DanceWorks
Cleveland, OH
DANCECleveland in collaboration
with Cleveland Public Theatre’s
DanceWorks presents Dorrance
Dance. This performance honors
tap dance’s uniquely beautiful
history in a new compelling context.
The theatrically witty company
pushes tap forward into the 21st
century, rhythmically, aesthetically
and conceptually. Street, club and
experimental dance forms-all of
which are American dreams-awake
to the sound of furious rhythms!
When: 8pm (all nights)
Tickets: www.dancecleveland.org or
call 216-631-2727 ext. 501
April 8, 2016
Residency Showcase
Tiffany Mills Company
Cincinnati, Ohio
Contemporary Dance Theater
presents Tiffany Mills Company
Seating is limited for this intimate
performance; reserve tickets early
When: 8:00pm
Where: Contemporary Dance
Theater Studios, College Hill Town
Hall, 1805 Larch Avenue, Cincinnati,
Ohio 45224
Tickets: www.cdt-dance.org/
April 10, 2016
The Lasting Legacy Concert Tour
The Dancing Wheels Company
Chagrin Falls, OH
When: 3:30pm
Where: Chagrin Performing Arts
Center
Info: www.dancingwheels.org
April 15, 2016
The Lasting Legacy Concert Tour
The Dancing Wheels Company
North Olmsted, OH
When: 7pm
Where: John Knox Presbyterian
Church
“Performing Arts Series”
Info: www.dancingwheels.org
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2016 Spring Performance Calendar
April 14-16, 2016
MaDaCol - CWRU Department of
Dance Mather Dance Collective
The Case Western Reserve
University Cleveland, OH
Featuring choreography by Karlie
Budge, Amanda Clark, Richard
Oaxaca, Emily Shelton, and Tingting
Zhou.
4/14-4/15 at 8pm; 4/16 ,7 & 8:30pm
Where: Mather Dance Center, 11201
Bellflower Rd, Cleveland 44106
Tickets: $5. No reservations
April 15-16, 2016
The Colored Section
Onyx Productions and Oyo Dance
Company Columbus, OH
Info: Oyodancecompany.com or
614-253-6683
April 16-17, 2016
Princess Scargo
Beck Center for the Arts
Lakewood, OH
Beck Center Dance Education’s
spring Production features a
mix of Native American legends,
Russian folk tales. Princess Scargo
is an original ballet choreographed
by Associate Director of Dance,
Melanie Szucs. Excerpts from
Swan Lake will be performed by
Beck Center Dance Workshop to
Tchaikovsky’s inspirational score.
Original choreography by Marius
Petipa/Lev Ivanov. Including
Sensory friendly performances April
15.
Where: Beck Center for the Arts,
Lakewood, OH
Info: www.beckcenter.org
April 17, 2016 1-2pm
Lecture and Performance
The Dancing Wheels Company
Cleveland, OH
Encephalitis Global Annual
Conference
Sheraton Cleveland Airport Hotel
April 21-24, 2016
Spring Dance Concert 2016
Wright State University
Dayton, OH
Dynamic works by the WSU faculty
display the versatility and diversity
that provide the foundation of
the WSU training. This year’s
concert will feature a dynamic
new piece created by national
guest choreographer Jon Lehrer of
Lehrerdance.
When: 4/21 at 7:00 pm; 4/22-23 at
8:00 pm; 4/24 at 2:00 pm
Where: Creative Arts Center
Festival Playhouse Stage
Wright State University Campus,
Dayton, OH
Tickets: Online or Call Box Office at
937.775.2500
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April 23, 2016
Performance 6:30pm
OhioDance Spring Festival
Guest artist Teena Marie Custer
will be performing an excerpt
from her piece “My Good Side”.
Professional choreographers and
dancers from all over Ohio will
perform innovative and engaging
works. BalletMet’s artistic director,
Edwaard Liang, Bill Wade, Inlet
Dance Theatre, and Holly Handman,
Bobby Wesner will all present
works. Griset Damas Roche will
perform flamenco. Indian dance
will be performed by Phane Sen.
Contemporary dance pieces
choreographed by students from
OSU Department of Dance: Anna
Brown Massey (MFA), Callie
Lacinski and Calder White (BFA),
Joshua Manculich (MFA), and
Brandon Whited (MFA).
April 22-23, 2016
Pilobolus Dance Theater
Cincinnati, Ohio
Contemporary Dance Theater
presents Pilobolus Dance
Theater, known for a unique and
beautiful form of modern dance
characterized by intense physical
interaction between the bodies of
the performers. It requires extreme
strength, flexibility and athleticism
and challenges the way we think
about dance.
When: 8:30pm
Where: Aronoff Center for the Arts
Jarson Kaplan Theater
Tickets: $22-32; tickets available
through cincinnatiarts.org.http://cdtdance.org/pilobolus16/
April 23-24, 2016
Dance Theatre Concert
Miami University, Oxford
The concert features the
choreography of selected company
members, Dance Theatre Director
Lana Kay Rosenberg, and 3
guest choreographers. Carolann
Crittenden, Cincinnati, and Sami
Ackard, Dallas, are former company
members returning to set work.
Gregory Robinson, Dayton
choreographer and teacher and
former artistic associate of the
Dayton Ballet. There is a TalkBack
after the Saturday evening concert.
When: 4/23 at 7:30PM; 4/24 at 2pm.
Where: Hall Auditorium, Oxford
Campus
Tickets: Available at the Miami
University box office in the Campus
Avenue Building and at the door
Tickets are also available online or
by calling 513-529-3200.
www.ohiodance.org
Dance Theatre Concert
Miami University, Oxford
April 28-29, 2016,
University of Akron Dance Company
Spring Concert
The University of Akron
Original works by faculty Nick
Carlisle, Cydney Spohn, Kara
Stewart, and guest artist Kora
Radella presented at E.J. Thomas
Performing Arts Hall. The concert
includes live music composed by
University of Akron Music Professor
Daniel McCarthy, classical and
contemporary ballet, modern and
postmodern dance.
When: 7:30 pm
Info: http://www.uakron.edu/dtaa/
performances/.
April 29-30, 2016
Performance and Time Arts
Cincinnati, Ohio
In the laboratory setting of the
1890s College Hill Town Hall, both
seasoned and emerging artists
are given the opportunity to share
innovative work and experiments
with Cincinnati audiences.
Cincinnati CityBeat says PTA
“consistently brings together the
city’s most eclectic and edgy batch
of performing arts.” April’s PTA will
showcase local dancers, actors,
playwrights, poets, and more.
When: 8:00pm
Where: Contemporary Dance
Theater Studios, College Hill Town
Hall
Tickets and info: $8-15; http://cdtdance.org
April 29-30
Director’s Choice
Cincinnati Ballet Cincinnati, OH
Groundbreaking Female
Choreographers
Aronoff Center for the Arts
650 Walnut Street
cballet.org
2016 Spring Performance Calendar
April 29-30, 2016
Up Close and Personal
New Vision Dance Company
Columbus
a contemporary program of
intimate solo choreography both
created and performed by the
company. Artistic director, Melissa
Gould will also reveal works in
progress inspired by the challenges
of confined space. Audience
members will experience inventive
movement in the immersive Green
Room at Short North Stage in six
individual hour-long performances.
Proceeds support the company’s
upcoming 2016-2017 season.
When: 4/29 at 7pm and 9pm; 4/30 at
4pm, 6pm, 8pm, and 10pm
Where: The Green Room at Short
North Stage, 1187 N High St,
Columbus, OH 43201
Tickets: $10, available at www.
newvisiondanceco.com
April 30, 2016
Station Hope at St. John’s
Episcopal Church
Inlet Dance Theatre
Cleveland, OH
Station Hope is a free multi-arts
event that celebrates the triumphs
of the Underground Railroad, the
history of St. John’s Church &
contemporary struggles for freedom
& justice. Station Hope is a jubilant,
immersive community event,
featuring original multi-disciplinary
work created by professional &
community-based artists from
across Northeast Ohio, to address
some of the most important issues
of our time. Inlet will perform short
works from our repertory as a part
of this exciting event.
April 30-May 1, 2016
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz
Toledo Ballet, Toledo
Celebrating L. Frank Baum’s 1900
children’s classic, Toledo Ballet
performs the tale of young Dorothy,
swept away from her home in
Kansas by a twister and deposited
into the magical Land of Oz. Travel
with her down the yellow brick road
and meet all of her fantastical new
friends as they journey to meet the
powerful Wizard of Oz. Hold onto
your seat as they battle witches and
winged monkeys and ultimately
learn lessons about courage,
friendship, and the power of home.
When: 4/30- 2:00pm & 7:30 p.m.;
5/1- 2:00 p.m.
Where: Valentine Theatre, Toledo,
Ohio
BalletMet’s Sleeping-Beauty
Photo by J. Zmuda-Sunflare
May 6-8, 2016
Sleeping Beauty
BalletMet Columbus, OH
The magic of Sleeping Beauty will
fill the Ohio Theatre for our final
ballet of the season. Choreographed
to the timeless Tchaikovsky score,
this World Premiere ballet by
Edwaard Liang tells the tale of
beautiful Princess Aurora’s 100-year
slumber, which can only be broken
by a prince’s kiss. Feast your eyes
on gorgeous costuming, elaborate
scenery and stunning choreography
including the Rose adagio, the Blue
Bird pas de deux and the Fairy
variations.
Info: www.balletmet.org
May 7, 2016
Peter Pan
Verb Ballets
Cleveland, OH
Verb Ballets will present an evening
of repertory including the premiere
of the new work by Clevleand
choregrapher, Terence Greene.
When: 8:00pm
Where: The Breen Center located at
2008 W. 30th St. in Cleveland.
Tickets: 1$2-$35
Info: verbballets.org/breen.html.
May 7, 2016
Boots and Ballet
Neos Dance Theatre
Mansfield, OH
Neos Dance Theatre and Raemelton
Therapeutic Equestrian Center
join up to bring dance and a
Kentucky Derby event together
in the historical horse arena on
the Raemelton Farms! This fun
fundraising event will feature live
music, dancing, auctions, food, and
fun.
Info: neosdancetheatre.org
www.ohiodance.org
May 8, 2016
Mother’s Day Tea in the Garden
Columbus Modern (CoMo) Dance
Company Columbus, OH
Step onto the lovely Franklin Park
Conservatory outdoor grounds,
and enjoy our annual company
performance in the garden. Tea and
light refreshments will be served.
Follow dancers on an emotional,
immersive journey through sitespecific dance works. This event
is the perfect treat for Mom and a
welcoming venue for families with
children of all ages. Conservatory
admission not included.
When: 2:00pm
May 12-14, 2016
New Work at SPACES Gallery
Inlet Dance Theatre
Cleveland, OH
Inlet will premiere a new work as
a part of Cleveland Foundation’s
Creative Fusion International Artist
Exchange. This collaboration
happening from March-May is with
Taiwanese visual artist, Chuang
Hui-Lin.
Inlet Dance Theatre
photo by Alexandru Patatics
May 14, 2016
Dancing Wheels Company 35th
Anniversary Gala & Performance
Where: Windows on the Water,
Cleveland, OH
Info: www,dancingwheels.org.
May 16-18, 2016
Performance at International
Convening on Physically Integrated
Dance
The Dancing Wheels Company &
School
New York, NY
May 28, 2016
2016 Spring to Dance Festival at
Touhill Performing Arts Centee
The Dancing Wheels Company
St. Louis, MO
When: 7:30pm
Where:Anheuser-Busch
Performance Hall, St. Louis,
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Jobs and Applications
Assistant Professor of Dance
(beginning Aug. 22, 2016)
Cleveland State University
Cleveland, OH
The ideal candidate will be an
enthusiastic proponent of a multifocused approach to teaching and
learning that cultivates internal
partnerships across university disciplines and external collaborations
with community groups to further
promote the integration of dance
into today’s society. Responsibilities include teaching introductory
through advanced contemporary
modern technique; Directorship of
the CSU Dance Company: choreographing, rehearsing, and production of performances including
annual mainstage and associated
outreach. Ability to teach several
of the following is desirable: dance
pedagogy, appreciation, composition and a somatic discipline. Minimum qualifications: MFA in dance,
evidence of high quality professional creative/scholarly activities, prior
university teaching experience.
Apply at: http://www.csuohio.edu/
offices/hrd/employment.html.
Education and Outreach Director
MamLuft&Co. Dance
Cincinnati, OH
MamLuft&Co. Dance is in its ninth
season of bringing innovative,
palpable, and accessible Modern
Dance (along with related art forms)
to Cincinnati and beyond through
education, outreach, and performance.
In recent years, the organization’s
education program has experienced
a surge of success; however, the
organization believes its potential
remains stifled without the time and
effort provided by a staff person
dedicated “solely” to education and
outreach.
MamLuft&Co. Dance is in the
process of seeking and receiving
funding to hire an Education and
Outreach Director. The organization
is starting the process of hiring by
currently accepting resumes and letters of interest in order to establish
a relationship in the search for an
excellent fit.
Please visit http://mlco.org/jobs
for more information. NO PHONE
CALLS, PLEASE.
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Dance Teachers and
Accompanists
Momentum Dance Co.
Columbus, OH
Dance teachers and accompanists
are invited by Momentum, an inschool program of dance education
for Central Ohio elementary-aged
boys and girls presented, to attend
Momentum classes to observe and
discuss employment opportunities. Please check us out online
at momentum-excellence.org and
then contact Janine Lawson, Managing Artistic Director, at janine@
momentum-excellence.org for more
information.
Instructor-Dance (full-time)
The University of Akron
School of Dance, Theatre, & Arts
Administration
Application Deadline: Open until
filled.
For job description and application
instructions, please visit www.uakron.edu/jobs: Job ID: 9310.
Artistic Director of Non-Profit Dance
Studio Factory Street Studio,
a 38 year old non-profit dance
organization, is seeking an Artistic
Director to begin the 2016-2017
season. This non-competitive,
modern-based dance studio is an
integral part of the Athens community. The AD is responsible for hiring
a skilled teaching staff, managing
operations, and developing programming for Factory Street Studio.
Candidates must possess a degree
in Dance, a minimum of a B.A.,
minimum 3 years’ teaching experience. Salary commensurate with experience, starting at $25,000.00/annually; additional teaching contract
negotiated separately. Start date
July 1, 2016. For full consideration,
please apply by February 29. 2016.
Please send résumé, letter of interest, teaching credentials or certifications, and 3 references to:
Factory Street Studio
Attn: Search Committee
37 Ohio Avenue
Athens, OH 45701
For inquiries or to submit application, please contact Tresa Randall,
liaison for the Search Committee, by
email: [email protected]
www.ohiodance.org
The Arts Castle in Delaware, Ohio
is seeking Early Childhood Dance
Instructors
Seeking: Dance Instructors
(part-time)
Compensation: $5.20 per student
per hour
Start date: June 6, 2016
The Arts Castle in Delaware is seeking part time dance instructors in all
disciplines (ballet, jazz, hip hop, tap
and tumbling) who enjoy working
with young children ages 3-11 years. Applicants must have dance experience and preferably experience with
teaching young children. Classes
are taught in a historical arts center, not a traditional dance studio.
Candidates must be knowledgeable,
enthusiastic, energetic and patient. Applicant should have reliable
transportation and cannot teach
dance at another location within 7
miles of The Arts Castle. Please send resumes to Patti Uhrig,
Dance Coordinator, at
[email protected] or mail to
190 W. Winter St. Delaware, OH
43015.
Call for Artists
Nuit Blanche Athens
Email to receive an application:
Zelma Badu-Younge at yawakwesi@
aol.com or Paschal Yao Younge at
[email protected], or OU School
of Dance, Office 117- Putnam Hall,
on or before Tuesday, March 11,
2016.
Auditions
March 6,2016
Columbus
BalletMet
BalletMet employs 26 professional
dancers from all over the world.
Under the innovative and creative
leadership of Artistic Director Edwaard Liang, BalletMet will perform
five programs, plus The Nutcracker,
during the 2016-17 season, including works by celebrated choreographers. BalletMet is offering a
36-week AGMA dancer contract for
company members. Auditions will
consist of a brief warm up, center work, repertoire and possibly
partnering. Please arrive warmed
up. Bring a resume and professional dance photo with you. Ladies
should wear pointe shoes. BalletMet
will also be auditioning dancers for
the Second Company, BalletMet 2.
More info at www.balletmet.org/
auditions
When: 1-4pm
Cleveland
Verb Ballets
Currently accepting submissions.
Verb Ballets is a contemporary
ballet company located in Shaker
Heights, Ohio. Verb Ballets is looking for male and female dancers
for annual 10-11 month contracts
that include fringe benefits and a
two week paid vacation. Must have
a strong background in ballet and
contemporary technique. Submission must include headshot, resume
and a You Tube link, Vimeo or DVD
showing dancers abilities. Submissions accepted Jan-March 2016 and
will be kept on file. More information available at http://www.ver
bballet s.org/auditions.html
Please send to send submissions to:
Richard Dickinson, Associate Director, Verb Ballets 3445 Warrensville
Center Road Shaker Heights, OH
44122 or email [email protected]
March 12, 2016
Dance Placement Audition
The University of Akron
Placement audition for all prospective dance students in ballet technique, pointe, modern dance, jazz
and tap. Visit http://www.uakron.
edu/dtaa/dance/ for additional information and to register.
Kent – April 16, 2015
Kent State University School of
Theatre and Dance Auditions Kent State University School of
Theatre and Dance
Audition for Kent State University’s
BA in Dance Studies or BFA
in
Dance Performance programs. Visit
www.kent.edu/theatredance for
more information and to register.
Saturday, April 16, and Tuesday,
April 26, 2016; at the BalletMet
Dance Centre (322 Mt. Vernon Avenue, Columbus, OH 43215)
Discover Dance Scholarship
BalletMet Community Scholarship
Auditions
Students ages 8-12 are invited to
participate in BalletMet’s Discover
Dance Scholarship Auditions. BalletMet Columbus’ Discover Dance
Scholarship Program offers children
in the Central Ohio area opportunities for quality dance education and
training. This scholarship provides
a child with fully funded year tuition
in the BalletMet Dance Academy.
Scholarships require an audition
and must be renewed annually
based upon review of criteria.
To receive a flyer contact below:
Info: Melanie Ryan
Education and Community Engagement Manger
at 614-586-8629 or
[email protected]
Inlet Dance Theatre’s Trainee & Apprentice Program
Cleveland, OH
Inlet Dance Theatre
Sept-July, now accepting applications for Fall 2016
Please visit http://inletdance.org/
trainee.html for more info, and to
download a brochure and application.
www.ohiodance.org
June 6-7, 2016
MamLuft&Co. Dance
Cincinnati, OH
MEN STRONGLY URGED TO APPLY
MamLuft&Co. Dance, a progressive
modern dance company in Cincinnati, Ohio, will hold auditions for its
next season the first week of June
during its Summer Modern
Dance Workshop/Intensive, June
6-7, 2016. The Company seeks
experienced, intelligent, and mature dancers with strong training
in modern and post-modern techniques, including release technique,
somatic practices, weight share/
partnering, and contact improvisation techniques.
TO APPLY: see MLCo.org/auditions
for full description and procedure to
request an audition packet.
July 9 and 23, 2016
Oyo Dance Company - 2016-2017
Auditions - Males and Females 16
and up. 11 month contract. Modern and Ballet. Bring a headshot,
resume and solo presentation to the
audition held at 1676 E. Broad St.
2nd Floor Columbus, OH 43203
[email protected];
oyodancecompany.com; Gamal
Brown and Rachel Nace Maynard,
Co-Artistic Directors Registration
starts at 9:15 and Audition starts at
10 am.
Youth Audition Notice for Ohio
Dance Theatre’s production of The
Nutcracker 2016
Open audition dates Sunday, April
10, 2016
*All Dancers are welcome to audition regardless of Studio Affiliation
AUDITION DATES AND TIMES for
Children’s Roles
Sunday, April 10 at 1:00 pm, Ages
15-18 (Advanced Dancers)
Sunday, April 10 at 2:15 pm, Ages
12-14 (Intermediate Dancers
Sunday, April 10 at 3:15 pm, Ages
6-11 (Beginning Dancers)
Dancers should arrive 15 minutes
early to check in. Advanced dancers
should bring pointe shoes.
For more information contact the
office at 440-774-6077
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Member Movements
OhioDance Board Members latest
additions
Audrey Kay Nierman
Born January 28, 2016 to
Matt and Mariah Nierman
6lbs, 6 oz, 20 inches long
Cincinnati Ballet Principal
Dancer Sarah Hairston and
Senior Soloist Zack Grubbs
Retire
Mackenzie Alise Weaver
Born Sunday, February 7 at 8:51am
Joyelle Fobbs, Mackenzie and Dad
are recovering well.
DANCEVERT
Since 1986 DANCEVERT (formerly
The Tom Evert Dance Company)
has made impressive contributions
to the community through the art
of dance through award- winning
choreographic work and performances throughout the state, a vast
array of arts- integrated programs
in the schools as well a professional
development workshop for teachers, and through our own school offering community classes for youth
and adults.
This year we have expanded our
sphere of offerings to include wellness and fitness training through
The Pilates training method, which
is beautifully aligned with the art
of dance and avoiding and healing
injuries.
The company is embarking on an
organizational structuring initiative in order to better support our
output through board and funding
development and centering our
operations at Shore Cultural Center
in Euclid, OH, which has wonderful office, studio and performance
facilities. This was the company’s
original headquarters at our founding in 1986, it is a pleasure to return
to a supportive partnership in this
wonderful space.
Acclaimed dancers give their farewell performance as part of Victoria
Morgan’s 20th Season Celebration
Cincinnati Ballet Principal Dancer
Sarah Hairston, a company member for 15 years and Senior Soloist Zack Grubbs, a member for 14
years, announce they will retire
in 2016, going on to serve as the
new Academy Dean and Academy
Principal, respectively, for Cincinnati Ballet’s Otto M. Budig Academy.
The two company veterans will help
Artistic Director Victoria Morgan kick
off her 20th Season with Cincinnati
Ballet before officially retiring, with
a special appearance and farewell
performance taking place in September 2016.
Hairston and Grubbs have been
essential elements of Cincinnati
Ballet’s artistic identity since they
first joined the company in 2001
and 2002 respectively. Hairston,
throughout her extensive career
at Cincinnati Ballet, has had new
works created on her by some of
the most sought-after choreographers in the industry and has
danced lead roles in several full
length productions including The
Sleeping Beauty, Romeo and Juliet,
Giselle, Swan Lake and Symphony
in C. She has become known not
only for her tremendous talent but
the depth of character she brings to
the stage. “Performing is something
I will truly miss,” says Hairston. “I
love being on stage. I love being a
character and giving all my emotions to the audience. This is a feeling you can’t describe.”
As one of Cincinnati Ballet’s favorite
dancers for the past 14 years, Zack
Grubbs has encountered many professional and personal milestones
during his time at Cincinnati Ballet.
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He worked his way up to Senior
Soloist dancing lead roles in classical and contemporary works alike
such as Mozart’s Requiem, Romeo
and Juliet, The Firebird and Twyla
Tharp’s In the Upper Room. Known
for his versatility onstage, audiences have enjoyed his many on-stage
incarnations as lead characters
such as the Mad Hatter in ALICE (in
wonderland), Von Rothbart in Swan
Lake and Captain Hook in Peter
Pan. “Although a dancer’s career is
fleeting,” says Grubbs, “I am truly
grateful to have spent the majority
of mine with such a bold, receptive
and dynamic company as Cincinnati
Ballet, and with all of the remarkable people I’ve met along the way.”
Off stage, Grubbs has become an
integral part of the company and the
Cincinnati community, engaging in
many other capacities at Cincinnati
Ballet such as serving as a union
representative, teaching in the Otto
M. Budig Academy and performing frequently with the Cincinnati
Opera. He has also been able to balance a successful dance career with
family life, becoming a husband and
a father of two children during his
time as a dancer at Cincinnati Ballet.
His daughter is now a student in
the Otto M. Budig Academy. “During my time with Cincinnati Ballet,
I’ve not only been welcomed into an
amazing organization, but I’ve been
rooted into this increasingly progressive community that continues
to captivate me,” he says.
Artistic Director & CEO Victoria Morgan says, “I look forward to partnering with this new leadership team in
ushering in a new era for our Academy and our company. Their heart
to inspire students through dance
has been overwhelmingly evident
in their service as Academy instructors, mentors and outreach leaders
over the years. Their aptitude in the
classroom and ballet experience
will undoubtedly take us to new
heights as we partner in building
Cincinnati Ballet into a world-class
organization.”
Their leadership builds on the
incredible foundation created under
the tenure of current Academy
Dean, Catherine Batcheller. Through
Ms. Batcheller’s leadership, the
Academy has implemented a new
syllabus, greatly enhanced its offerings for summer study, expanded
performance opportunities and
built a Summer Intensive program
with an international reputation for
excellence.
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