2022 IN REVIEW
By Steve Sucato Rebounding from the effects of the global pandemic,
Gimme ArtsNow podcast with Amy Miller
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
Fall Creative Notes | David Shimotakahara
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
Fall Creative Notes | Amy Miller
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
Fall Dance Series @ Allen Theater | Thank You!
We were thrilled to open our Fall Dance Series at the Allen Theater at Playhouse Square this past weekend. The program featured two world premieres -- "Chromatic" by our own David Shimotakahara, "Part Way" by Guest Artist Robyn Mineko Williams, and a reprisal of Beth Corning's "At Once There Was a House," first staged by
Inside Look | A Dancer’s Life: Stephanie Terasaki
When Stephanie Terasaki walks into a dance studio, the world is full of possibilities. The 22-year-old California native, who joined GroundWorks in June (taking the place of GWDT’s Annika Sheaff while she is on maternity leave), has particularly enjoyed the company’s creative process – learning new pieces, challenging herself with different kinds of movement, working
Fall Creative Notes | David Shimotakahara to Debut New Work Inspired by American Composer Conlon Nancarrow
While researching music for his new work for GWDT’s Fall Dance Series, Artistic Director David Shimotakahara came across Conlon Nancarrow’s work by accident. Immediately taken by the American composer’s idiosyncratic qualities and unique sound, Shimotakahara knew he found his inspiration. “Within its complexities, [Nancarrow’s] music maintains a sense of humor and, for me, a kind
Inside Look | Beth Corning Rehearsal
"Aren't they just marvelous?" Beth Corning asked, referring to our dancers during a recent rehearsal for "At Once There Was a House," her groundbreaking work which will enjoy a reprisal during our Fall Dance Series (the piece first debuted at GroundWorks DanceTheater in 2004). “It’s not about learning a script. It’s about creating each individual dancers
Fall Creative Notes | Beth Corning Reprises GWDT Original Work “At Once There Was a House”
Renowned choreographer Beth Corning returns to GroundWorks to reprise her groundbreaking work, “At Once There Was a House,” which first debuted at GWDT more than a decade ago. We are thrilled to have Beth back for our Fall Dance Series and look forward to sharing her again with our audiences. “GroundWorks has evolved in so