2017 is here, and a whole host of dance performances and opportunities lie ahead. Art is going to be as important as ever as we move along this year, and now is the time to save some dates in your calendar and get involved.
AUDITIONS
Dancing Wheels Company
Dancing Wheels Audition, Jan. 14th, 11am.
The company will be holding auditions at the Dancing Wheels Company Studio in Cleveland. They are looking for both male and female dancers, plus there is an immediate opening for a wheelchair dancer! Have a look at the details on their website here.
Cleveland Ballet
Resident Company and Trainee Auditions, Jan. 14th and 15th. 12pm.
Cleveland Ballet is hosting a series of auditions. Be sure to bring a resume, headshot, and dance photo! Be sure to take a look at the dress code, rest of the audition series, and other details here.
PERFORMANCES:
Dancing Wheels Company
“Bloom” Concert at Rainey Institute, Jan. 20-21.
This performance will feature the musical talents of In2ative as well as the choreographic talents of Dancing Wheels Company members. The first show will be a private performance for Rainey students and families, but the second show, on the 21st, will be open to the public. For more details, click here.
NEOS Dance Theatre
Cleveland Pops Concert: Gotta Sing! Gotta Dance!, Jan. 21.
NEOS will be at Severance Hall along with the Cleveland Orchestra and the talented Joan Ellison. This evening of music and movement is full of good old American musical flair! Details here. Take a look at NEOS’ website here.
Verb Ballets
Ballet Up-Close, Jan. 27.
Verb continues their series of intimate dance. This is a unique opportunity to view work up-close and personal, and allows an individual to better understand the process of putting a piece onto the stage. After the performance, there will be dessert and refreshments, plus a chance to talk with company members! Details here.
Cleveland Ballet
A Celebration of Dance and Music, Jan. 27.
Due to the success of the first run of this amazing experience a little while back, the company will be revisiting this evening of music and dance at the Hanna Theatre at Playhouse Square. The performance includes Mikhail Urusov, Ralitsa Georgieva Smith, and members of the Cleveland Institute of Music. Don’t miss out! Get your tickets and details here. Check out Cleveland Ballet’s website here.
CLASSES
The Cleveland Tango School
The Cleveland Tango School is offering beginner classes, starting on the first Thursday of each month! It's $50 for the four-class series, Thursdays from 8-9, and no experience or partner necessary! For more information click here: http://www.clevelandtango.com/tango-101/