Dance PROject

dance PROject is a customizable residency program designed for students who have dance training or experience. We recognize the training gap for pre-professional dancers in Northeast Ohio and are committed to providing quality contemporary dance training and education for students who self-elect to pursue it. 

dance PROject looks different for each partner we build the program for.  It can range from a minimum of three classes to a two week long residency to setting a piece of GroundWorks repertory on students. Our dancers provide high quality education in many subjects including composition/process, modern, ballet, improv, partnering, teaching strategies and more; but are also accessible and able to address other subjects related to the dance world. dance PROject has included non-movement components such as discussions about health and wellness in dance, how to utilize your summers to get a step ahead, and how to move to a brand new city on your own and build a successful dance career. Our programming breaks down into 4 steps:

  1. Investigative sessions with teacher(s) to determine what is either missing from the students current curriculum that GW can supplement, or what the partner would like to see GW bring to their students.  
  2. Follow-up development session to refine lesson plans and schedule details. 
  3. Program implementation.
  4. Program review meeting with GW staff, partner staff, and optional student elected student representative to evaluate the experience and provide feedback.  

Goals for the program include:

  • To enhance and support existing partner curriculum through GW resources.
  • To encourage young artists to explore a professional career in the arts. 
  • To provide high quality education and experience for young dancers throughout Northeast Ohio.
  • To increase awareness of non-performance based career track options for professional dancers.
  • To bring together professionals and students in an intimate and unique personalized learning experience.  

* Interested in bringing dance PROject to your college or university?  Ask about our University Residency program options. Email Education Director Joan Meggitt at joan@groundworksdance.org for more information.