DANCE IN CLEVELAND: The Fall Season

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DANCE IN CLEVELAND: The Fall Season

Fall is in the air, everyone, and that not only means pumpkin spice lattes and diving haphazardly into leaf piles, but also the start of a fresh performing season for many dance companies as well as independent artists. Not only are there new works being made and performances to see, there are also opportunities for classes and other dance-related events. The city of Cleveland and the surrounding area has a great deal to offer during this time, but, unfortunately, it is hard to receive word about what is happening in the dance world. Therefore, I have compiled a list of exciting performances and events coming up for this fall. Get excited, and get your tickets!

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Behind the scenes: cinemagraphs!

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Behind the scenes: cinemagraphs!

In preparation for presenting "All Together Now" at Cleveland Public Theatre's DanceWorks series, TMP worked with our resident video artist, Jonny Riese, to film short videos at MOCA Cleveland. At our video shoot, Jonny suggested that we create cinemagraphs. And we asked him... what are cinemagraphs? Cinemagraphs are still photos with minor, repetitive movement. Click on the Blog to check out The Movement Project's Cinemagraphs!

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Cleveland Arts Scene

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Cleveland Arts Scene

One of my favorite things about Cleveland is the passion that it has for arts and culture.  Unique to other cities, Cuyahoga County has a tax on cigarettes that goes straight to public arts funding. 

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National Dance News

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National Dance News

Ever since Hubbard Street Dance Chicago came to Cleveland to perform in PlayhouseSquare’s Dance Showcase last fall, I have become a huge fan.
 

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Q & A with TMP's Irene Honora

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Q & A with TMP's Irene Honora

Get to know one of The Movement Project’s newest company members, Irene Honora!  Irene, who was born in Colorado and moved to Cleveland as a kid, started interning with TMP last year, and was offered a position as a company member upon her graduation from Ohio University. This week, I had the opportunity to ask her a few questions.

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Our City

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Our City

At the beginning of every year, the New York Times will post a list of some of the hottest and most exciting places to travel.  When the 2015 list came out, I was absolutely shocked to see that, amongst exotic islands and European cities, Cleveland, Ohio was number 21 out of 52.

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Announcing The Movement: Artists Teaching Artists

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Announcing The Movement: Artists Teaching Artists

TMP is proud to call Cleveland home. In addition to being a beautiful place full of amazing people and artists, Cleveland has a vibrant and varied dance community.

While Cleveland is full of talented dance professionals, there has been no obvious place for dancers to come together, take class and network. This has left us with an unintentionally fractured community.

TMP has been working hard to find a way to bridge gaps in our dance community, and we are happy to say that we think we have a step in the right direction.

We are excited to announce The Movement: Artists Teaching Artists, a class series for Cleveland's professional dancers, taught by Cleveland's professional dancers. Classes will be held from 11am - 1pm on the second Sunday of every month at Cleveland Public Theatre's Parish Hall.

Join us in support of an open dance community for Cleveland!

For questions or more information, please contact us.

 

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Autumn in Cleveland

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Autumn in Cleveland

Here at TMP, we love autumn (a lot!). And we are not the only Clevelanders who love this season! Cleveland is full of events to celebrate autumn.

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Dancing drones

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Dancing drones

Modern dance and technology are an exciting pair - and have been for a long time. Both dance and technology are continually evolving, and so is their relationship. One of the more recent advancements in their relationship is the ability to use drones for dance.

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TMP goes to NYC

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TMP goes to NYC

The Movement Project recently performed as part of the Dumbo Dance Festival in Dumbo, Brooklyn. This performance marked the company's first tour, and our NYC debut.

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Dance Classes in Cleveland: October

Aspen Santa Fe Ballet’s Over Glow.PHOTO: SHAREN BRADFORD.

Aspen Santa Fe Ballet’s Over Glow.
PHOTO: SHAREN BRADFORD.

Take a dance class in Cleveland in October!


What: Contact Improvisation

Where: The Yoga Room Studio, 2026 Murray Hill Road (parking lot west of the building.)

When: Sundays, October 5 and 19, 2pm-4pm

Cost: donation

Description: Larry Muha will lead a warm up/introduction to Contact Impovisation as needed. Roll, slide, yield, pivot, fold, decompress and express together! All ages and experience levels welcome.  


What: Ballet Master Class with Jean-Philippe Malaty of Aspen Santa Fe Ballet

Where: Guzzetta Hall at The University of Akron

When: Sunday, October 5, 11am-12:30pm 

Costfree

Description: This class is open to pre-professional and professional level dancers aged 14 and up. RSVP is required. Email sarah@dancecleveland.org or call 216-991-9000. 


What: Ballet in Cleveland presents ballet technique, Q&A, choreography classes

Where: The Gund Dance Studio at PlayhouseSquare, 1375 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, 44115 

When: Sunday, October 26, 2014 

Cost: $55.00 per person with a $5.00 registration fee. 

Description: Dances classes for all ages, and a choreography workshop. Classes taught by Ashley Bouder, Amar Ramasar and Joshua Beamish.

More information: link


Ongoing classes:

Ballet: Verb Ballets, link

Ballet, ModernBallroom: The Movement Factory, link

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Dance Classes in Cleveland: September 20 - 27

Maree ReMalia, click for source

Maree ReMalia, click for source

Here at The Movement Project, nothing makes us feel better than a dance class. If you share our love of dancing, here are some classes that will surely get you moving!

(And if you spot a TMP dancer in class, stop and say hello!)


What: Contact Improvisation

Where: The Yoga Room Cleveland (see map)

When: Sunday September 21, 2-4 pm

Cost: donation

DescriptionLarry Muha will lead a warm up/introduction to Contact Improvisation as needed. Roll, slide, yield, pivot, fold, decompress and express together! all ages and experience levels welcome. parking lot west of the building.

More information: link


What: Dance with Annika Sheaff of Groundworks DanceTheater

Where: Martell School of Dance in Akron (see map)

When: Sunday, September 21, Noon – 2:00 PM (ages 13 and under), 2 - 4:30 (Ages 14 and up)

Cost: $35

Description: In this creative movement workshop Sheaff will use improvisation as the base to unlock your creativity.  With a playful sense of discovery you will collaborate, communicate, and choreograph! In 2 hours you will explore space, try new ways to partner other dancers, learn choreographic tools, and ultimately create your own short work! www.annikasheaff.com.

More information: link


What: Gaga with Maree ReMalia

Where: Slovenian National Home (see map)

When: Monday September 22 and Wednesday September 24, 7 - 8:15 pm

Cost: $15 drop-in, $25 for both classes (cash/check only)

Description: The Gaga movement language originated from the belief in the healing, dynamic, ever-changing power of movement. Choreographer, Ohad Naharin, developed Gaga over the course of many years and it is now applied in the daily practice of Israel’s Batsheva Dance Company.

More information: link


Ongoing classes:

Ballet: Verb Ballets, link

Ballet, Modern, Ballroom: The Movement Factory, link


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This is Cleveland: The OhioDance Fall Festival and Conference

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This is Cleveland: The OhioDance Fall Festival and Conference

The OhioDance Fall Festival and Conference
2014 Dance Matters: Fusion
Presented in partnership with Playhouse Square


This September 5-7th, OhioDance is presenting a statewide celebration of dance through classes, workshops, discussions, and performances right here in Cleveland, OH. Special events include the annual Dance Showcase at Playhouse Square, taking place on September 5th at 7pm in the beautiful Palace Theatre. This showcase includes several of Northeast Ohio’s many dance companies and artists, and also includes a special performance by Hubbard Street Dance Chicago.

The showcase is free for the public to attend, but tickets must be reserved through the box office at Playhouse Square (www.playhousesquare.org or 216.241.6000).

You definitely don’t want to miss this eclectic mix of dance in Cleveland! For more information about this year’s festival, head on over to the Ohio Dance website (www.ohiodance.org).

Hubbard Street Dance Chicago’s Johnny McMillan in Alejandro Cerrudo’s Pacopepepluto. Photo by Todd Rosenberg.

Hubbard Street Dance Chicago’s Johnny McMillan in Alejandro Cerrudo’s Pacopepepluto. Photo by Todd Rosenberg.


 

 

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