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
Celebrating milestones and continuing two decades of creative collaboration, GroundWorks DanceTheater presents its 2018 Spring Program featuring farewell performances by veteran company members Felise Bagley and Damien Highfield, as well as two world premiere works by international choreographer James Gregg and GroundWorks Executive Artistic Director David Shimotakahara. “This series is definitely a milestone for the
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
GroundWorks DanceTheater’s board of directors announces the appointment of Cynthia H. Dunn as the organization’s third president. The board also welcomes four new members – Jack Alan Bialosky, Jr., Lisa Lansing, Brian Marita and Kay Shames. Other officers of the board include Jenna Snyder, Secretary and Jack Katzenmeyer, Treasurer. Dunn is the President & CEO
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
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
