I think I am always a little shocked at what can transpire in a year at GroundWorks. But I also take great pleasure in remembering some of the many moments, places and faces that are a part of such a robust and active creative agenda. In 2017 our world premieres highlighted new work by women
At GroundWorks DanceTheater, one of our core values is to help empower the next generation through movement. Using movement concepts as a springboard, our desire is to provide a unique opportunity for students in Northeast Ohio to explore the creative process of dance with GroundWorks artists. For nearly two decades we have had the privilege
GroundWorks founding member Amy Miller shares about her new work for the Fall Dance Series, Vade Mecum, on the Gimme ArtsNow podcast. Host Roger Riddle talks to Amy about growing up in Akron, her early dance career at Ohio Ballet, memories of working with GroundWorks' David Shimotakahara, as well as her current role as Associate Artistic Director
Artistic Director David Shimotakahara’s new work for GroundWorks 2017 Fall Dance Series explores themes connected to the most primal of human concerns – love, joy, fear, loss, shame, separation, redemption. Using the American Gothic movement as a jumping off point for Salt to Sea, his 40th work for the company, Shimotakahara weaves together stories of
Founding company member Amy Miller returns to her roots during GroundWorks Fall 2017 Dance Series with the world premiere of her work, Vade Mecum. The piece, which explores the ideas of partnership, collaboration and inner wisdom, will be Amy’s 12th original work for the company. Past works include Way Leads to Way (2013), Current
Introducing our newest company member at GroundWorks – Taylor Johnson. The 23-year-old Columbus native and recent Juilliard graduate can’t wait to make her debut during our 2017 Fall Dance Series at the Allen Theater at Playhouse Square and Akron Public Library. Taylor is versed in a wide range of styles of dance as well as
GroundWorks DanceTheater returns to its roots during its 2017 Fall Dance Series featuring two world premiere works by Founding Artistic Director David Shimotakahara and founding company member Amy Miller, as well as the reprisal of an audience favorite paying homage to one of jazz’s greats. Featured Guest Artist Amy Miller, a founding member of GroundWorks,
We are honored to have been selected from hundreds of applicants for one of 18 Spotlight Showcase spots at the 2017 Arts Midwest Conference - the region's top performing arts conference. Over 1,000 performing arts professionals from across the country - artists, managers, agents and arts administrators - will come together August 28-31 in Columbus to
Our newest company member Gemma Freitas Bender made her debut with GroundWorks during our Summer Dance Series at Cain Park in July. The Buffalo, New York-native, 23, and 2014-15 recipient of the prestigious Princess Grace USA Award, is thrilled to call Cleveland her newfound artistic home. A graduate of the Juilliard School of Dance, Gemma
