Notes from the Frontier: Creative Development Begins on House of Sparrows
As promised, we will continue to share notes on our creative process to give you a peak behind the curtain & right into the way we think about creativity at
Notes from the Frontier: Approaching Collaborative Creation with Composer Steven Snowden
“I was raised in the Missouri Ozarks. [When it comes to matters of North & South,] I felt like an outsider with familiarity of both perspectives. That juxtaposition of legacy
Notes from the Frontier: How House of Sparrows Found Its Name
As promised, we will be sharing notes on our creative process to give you a peak behind the curtain & right into the way we think about creativity at GroundWorks
Untold Stories From Time Worn Territories
Back in the Spring of 2014, Executive Artistic Director David Shimotakahara, was inspired by a conversation he had with GroundWorks DanceTheater Board Member & historian, Dave Lieberth. “I began to formulate an
GroundWorks DanceTheater Seeks Versatile Male Dancer
GroundWorks DanceTheater seeks a versatile male dancer proficient in ballet, contemporary and modern techniques. TO APPLY: Please send a brief video/work sample, headshot and resume via email to: info@groundworksdance.org or mail
Happy New Year!
Happy New Year from GroundWorks DanceTheater! From the GWDT Artists: David Shimotakahara, Amy Miller, Felise Bagley, Noelle Cotler, Damien Highfield, Troy Macklin, Annika Sheaff. From the GWDT Board of Directors: Marie
Happy Holidays!
Happy Holidays from GroundWorks DanceTheater! We thank our community for your support throughout 2014. From the GWDT Artists: David Shimotakahara, Amy Miller, Felise Bagley, Noelle Cotler, Damien Highfield, Troy Macklin,
Up Next: Robert Moses Creative Collaboration
It's clear to hear him talk about his life that Robert Moses has always been artistically curious. "When I was very small, about 6 years old, my mother noticed something. She
The International Association of Blacks in Dance Conference
The 27th International Black Dance Conference & Festival Our Executive Artistic Director, David Shimotakahara will be attending the 27th International Black Dance Conference in Cleveland from January 21 –
Action/Reaction: Poetry in Motion
When asked what inspires him about being a part of GroundWorks’ Action/Reaction endeavor, Poet & John Carroll University (JCU) Professor Philip Metres isn’t short on enthusiasm: “I’ve always found creative
Preview: John Carroll Students React to Latest GroundWorks Performance
We recently visited Philip Metres class at John Carroll University & left feeling very grateful. This collaboration gets to the core of why we conduct Action/Reaction programs as part of
Allen Theatre Photo Essay
On Friday, October 24th & Saturday, October 25th, we performed the works of three of dance world’s finest choreographers at PlayhouseSquare Allen Theatre. These performances comprised the world premiere of