[NEohioPAL]groundworks dance theater university of akron release

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           Contact:  David Shimotakahara

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           216-691-3180

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           info at groundworksdance.org

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Cleveland, Ohio, October 3, 2006-Artistic Director David Shimotakahara =
announced that GroundWorks Dancetheater has been selected as the =
region's first professional company to do a creative residency at the =
newly opened 50,834 square-foot dance and theater center at University =
of Akron.  =20

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The facility, an addition to Guzzetta Hall at 157 University Avenue in =
Akron, ranks as one of the largest and best-equipped campus dance and =
theater centers in the country featuring seven state-of-the-art dance =
studios, a design and lighting studio, scene and costume shops, trainer =
and physiotherapy facilities, locker rooms, offices, lounges and =
technologically-enhanced classrooms.

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According to Shimotakahara, Neil Sapienza, Chair of the University of =
Akron School of Dance, Theatre and Arts Administration, "wants students =
to have as much contact with professionals as possible.  He is =
encouraging professional companies to use this facility as a laboratory =
for the creation of new work and will eventually open the facility to =
companies from all over the country."

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Discussions between Shimotakahara and Sapienza have been ongoing for the =
past four months.  "We believe that this is a fantastic opportunity to =
further GroundWorks' connection to the Akron community," Shimotakahara =
says.  "We've been nurturing that relationship since our beginning.  =
This ties in nicely with our annual performances at the Akron Ice House, =
and is part of the regional presence that we want to grow.  We feel =
extremely fortunate that Neil is open to that."

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GroundWorks' rehearsals will run from October 13 through October 26.  =
The work will  be premiered at its Landmark Series at Trinity Cathedral, =
2230 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, from November 11 through November 19.  =
Friday and Saturday performances begin at 8 p.m., Sunday matinee is at 3 =
p.m. Tickets are on sale now.  General admission is $22, seniors and =
students are $15.  Special discounts are available for Trinity Cathedral =
members.  For ticket purchase, contact GroundWorks at 216.691.3180 =
extension 4.

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GroundWorks' programs are made possible with the generous support of The =
National Endowment for the Arts, The Ohio Arts Council, The Cleveland =
Foundation, The George Gund Foundation, Akron Community Foundation, The =
AHS Foundation, The Murphy Foundation The Kulas Foundation, Toby Devan =
Lewis Philanthropic Fund, The Judith Gerson Fund, Target Stores, Agnes =
Gund and Daniel Shapiro in honor of Marjorie Talalay, The Free Times, =
The University of Akron Department of Theater and Dance, Mary Leitson's =
Jordan Center for the Arts, Cleveland City Dance, Individual =
Contributors and Members of the GroundWorks Board of Trustees.=20

Myra G. Orenstein
CATV, Inc.
216.932.3322
fax:  216.932.7112
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Arts, The=20
Ohio Arts Council, The Cleveland Foundation, The George Gund Foundation, =
Akron=20
Community Foundation, The AHS Foundation, The Murphy Foundation The =
Kulas=20
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Jordan Center for the Arts, Cleveland City Dance, Individual =
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Members of the GroundWorks Board of Trustees.=20
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