What started in 2008 as a unique take on the traditional benefit, has morphed into a not-to-be-missed Cleveland tradition. GroundWorks’ annual gala is more than a fundraiser: It Takes Two thoughtfully engages the community – dance enthusiasts and soon-to-be dance enthusiasts alike – all while promising to be the best dance party of the year!
We asked all of our Celebrity Dancers to tell us a bit about themselves so you can get to know them and their organizations before the big event! Today, we are talking with Dan Moulthrop, CEO of the City Club of Cleveland. Tell me about your organization and what you do. The City Club of
Though she is an unparalleled force in the international world of contemporary dance, Dianne McIntyre feels right at home in Cleveland. This is of course because the city was – and now again is – home. “I was extremely fortunate to have grown up in Cleveland,” says McIntyre – who’s accolades include the prestigious Doris
GroundWorks preforms alongside Inlet Dance Theatre, Neos Dance Theatre, and Verb Ballets in this dance-centric fringe festival presented by Neon Dance Theatre with funding from the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation as part of its Knight Arts Challenge. March 1, 2019 at 8PM Akron Civic Theatre, 182 South Main Street, Akron OH
This past Fall GroundWorks had the pleasure of partnering with the Akron Art Museum for our Akron Fall series. This partnership was supported by the John S. & James L. Knight Foundation. Part of this series included an Action/Reaction process with five members of the Akron arts community. These participants joined us for four
Rebecca Burcher, GroundWorks DanceTheater's new Education and Community Engagement Coordinator, has always had a passion for connecting people through art. Throughout her life, she has worked in tandem with persons with disabilities. This passion led her to obtain her BS in Community Programs for Americans with Disabilities. After graduating summa cum laude from Slippery Rock
GroundWorks 2018 Fall Series features the world premiere of a dynamic new project created in partnership with the Akron Art Museum and funded by a Knight Foundation Arts Challenge award. Artistic Director David Shimotakahara was given permission to work in response to an important piece from the Museum’s permanent collection, the magnificent Dzesi II by
Nicole Hennington can’t remember an existence without dance. “I know it may sound corny, but I feel like dance chose me,” she says. “I don’t ever remember ever not liking dance. It’s always been a part of me and who I am.” The Arizona native looks forward to making her GroundWorks debut during the company’s
Catch Groundworks at the 2018 Playhouse Square Dance Showcase on September 7th at 7pm. We will be performing an excerpt from Hindsight, choreographed by Lynne Taylor-Corbett. It was first performed in 2011 as an homage to Chrissie Hynde and the Pretenders. Other companies performing at the dance showcase include: C-Town Stompers, ELEVATED, Inlet Dance Theatre, Kent Dance Ensemble,
