For over 100 years, the Rainey Institute has invested in Cleveland. Founded in 1904, it was originally a settlement house providing social services to Eastern European immigrants. Today, Rainey is dedicated to positive change for Greater Cleveland’s youth and families through education and participation in the performing and visual arts. Since 2013, Rainey Institute
Karen Cooper says one should expect to have a blast when attending GroundWorks DanceTheater’s It Takes Two Benefit. “It’s the best party in town!” says Cooper, who will dance with GroundWorks artist Damien Highfield during the April 28 gala at the Cleveland Museum of Art. “I’ve been attending for several years and now I’ll
Jennifer Coleman has always appreciated what GroundWorks has contributed to Cleveland. Now she gets to give back to them during the 10th Annual It Takes Two Benefit on April 28th at the Cleveland Museum of Art. “I have been at quite a few GroundWorks benefits in the past,” says Coleman. “I’ve always harbored a
When Oren Baratz met GroundWorks Artistic Director David Shimotakahara for the first time at Leadership Cleveland, they immediately hit it off. “I told David that I’d never danced in my life and that his success in the [Leadership Cleveland] program would be if he could get me to dance,” Baratz says. “Two weeks later
On one Sunday afternoon, Richard Clark and his wife were invited by a friend to see a modern dance performance at the Akron Ice House. Clark and his wife walked out of that performance as forever fans of GroundWorks DanceTheater. It’s for this very reason Clark is participating in GroundWorks 10th Annual It Takes
When it comes to dancing, GroundWorks DanceTheater’s 10th Annual It Takes Two Benefit will be Nancy Osgood's debut performance. Unless you count her winning a limbo contest in the 6th grade. As a fervent supporter of the arts, Osgood, president of The Osgood Group, a management consulting firm that helps social sector clients improve
Passionate. Powerful. Elegant. These are the words often used to describe Felise Bagley. There is arguably no one else like her and audiences love her for the unique contributions she has made over a nearly 20-year career with GroundWorks. As a founding member of the company, she has been integral to its rich history. “I
When you’ve been dancing for 25 years and 20 of those are with one company, you build a history together. You are family. “You become a part of the furniture,” Damien Highfield says, with affection, about his professional journey with GroundWorks DanceTheater. Those two decades of creative collaboration will officially come to a close when
We are seeking male and female dancers versatile in ballet, contemporary and modern techniques for company positions. First round of auditions by electronic submission only. Please send dance reel and resume here. Audition Dates for those INVITED: Candidates will be notified by email regarding an invitation to attend one of our in-person work sessions to
