[NEohioPAL] DANCECleveland Presents 2nd Annual ADF in CLE Summer Dance Festival

[Sarah Hricko]

*DANCECleveland Presents 2nd Annual Summer Dance Festival *

*July 24-August 4, 2018 *

*Featuring Two Renowned Dance Companies, Launch of New Speaker Series,
Local Dance Student Showcase, Free Outdoor Activities & ADF Faculty Lead
Dance Workshop Series*



*DANCECleveland Launches ADF in CLE *



CLEVELAND (May 21, 2018) –Northeast Ohio’s premiere dance presenter,
DANCECleveland, is proud to bring back its *second-annual summer dance
festival in Cleveland *and offers fun dance experiences for everyone
ranging from novices to dance aficionados. Partnering with the
renowned, *American
Dance Festival (ADF),* the ten-day festival *ADF in* *CLE,* will include
performances by two world-class dance companies, the launch of the new
speaker Series; *Body of Work: Dialogues on Dance*, an educational workshop
series for advanced level dancers which will be taught by ADF faculty, *free
community events* on the *National Day of Dance that will close down E.
14th St. and fill it with dance*, as well as special events and activities
throughout the week.



*ADF in CLE* will launch on July 24th with *Body of Work: Dialogues on
Dance featuring Pam Tanowitz Dance at 7:00 pm *This event will mark the
first of three speaker series events that will occur throughout the year as
part of DANCECleveland’s initiative to help audience members get an up
close and personal experience to understanding the process of choreography.
Pam Tanowitz and her dancers will lead an informal showing and lecture in
the intimate Allen Theatre at Playhouse Square, allowing audience members
to see how Tanowitz creates her work behind the curtain. This special
opportunity to view Tanowitz’s choreography in a raw setting will showcase
the complexities of her work and give an inside view to her movement
vocabulary. This event will feature movement selections and a conversation
with Tanowitz herself for an intriguing evening of dance sure to be
memorable.



*"A riveting dialogue of movement and music."*  - The New York Times



The festival will continue on July 28 in celebration of the *National Day
of Dance* with a full day of free special events including a free giant ‘
*mega-barre’* class right down the middle of E. 14th Street at 1 pm, *dance
demonstrations by La Danse Cleveland *at 2pm*, Dancing in The Street *at
4:30 pm when community members perform the “National Day of Dance Routine”
as choreographed by *So You Think You Can Dance, *complete with a team
competition for dancers and non-dancers alike and chance to win the
trophies for “Best Dressed Team”, “Most Enthusiastic Team” and more*,* a *Dance
Student Showcase* of amazing student talent on the stage in the Allen
Theatre at 3 pm and a silent disco party at 9 pm.  More information about
the free events can be found at *ADFinCLE.org.*



The highlight of the day will be the creative mixed-repertoire performance
by *Hubbard Street Dance Chicago at 7:00 p.m.* Now in its 40th year, the
company returns to Cleveland for one performance only. The company performs
around the world and have become one of the major forces in the American
contemporary dance scene, appearing in celebrated dance venues across 44
states and 19 countries. The company’s athletic and technically skilled
dancers delight both young and old audience members alike and can move in
contemporary styles influenced by dance forms ranging from ballet to hip
hop, making them some of the most versatile dancers in the contemporary
dance scene. Hubbard Street has always been a repertory company, and
continues that tradition today with fresh, bold new works that continually
push the art of dance forward. The ADF in CLE performance will feature *Out
of Your Mind* & *Lickety Split* choreographed by Alejandro Cerrudo, *Grace
Engine* choreographed by Crystal Pite, *Cloudline* by Robyn Mineko
Williams, and *The 40’s* by Lou Conte.



*“Take a deep breath, because Hubbard Street Dance Chicago is going to take
your breath away*.” —The Washington Post



Closing the festival on August 4 at 8:00 pm, *Caleb Teicher & Company* will
a take the stage with a unique brand of tap and swing for a warm summer
evening at Cain Park filled with rhythm and a whole lot of fun! A
critically-acclaimed dancer, choreographer, director, and teacher based in
New York City, Caleb was named one of Dance Magazine’s 2012 “25 to Watch”
and, recently, the winner of Dance Magazine’s “Best Emerging Choreographer”
in the 2016 Readers’ Choice Awards. He has been featured in Vogue,
Interview Magazine, Dance Magazine, Dance Spirit Magazine, and many other
publications. Utilizing traditional American dance forms (Tap, Vernacular
Jazz, Lindy Hop) to create new concert dance work, the Teicher’s company
has been presented by The Joyce Theater, Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival’s
Inside/Out Series, Paris Jazz Roots Dance Festival, Gibney Dance, Beantown
Tap Festival, The Yard on Martha’s Vineyard, Hudson Valley Dance Festival,
Vancouver Tap Festival, and the American Tap Dance Foundation, amongst
others.

*                   “One of the brightest lights in tap today.” — *The New
Yorker

*Performance Tickets and Registration:*  Tickets for festival performances
start as low as $20 and will be available online at dancecleveland.org and
by phone. For tickets to Body of Work: Dialogues on Dance & Hubbard Street
Dance Chicago, call 216-241-6000. For tickets to see Caleb Teicher &
Company, call 216-371-3000.  For those who want to see all three
performances during the festival, the *Festival Pass (3-pack)* gives pass
holders the ability to see all three shows at a discounted price and offers
special perks such as prime seating and special event access during the
festival. Festival Passes start at just $46.50 and are available by calling
216-241-6000 or visiting dancecleveland.org.

Another important aspect of American Dance Festival (ADF) in CLE is the
ability to host a *four-day immersive dance workshop series* for serious
dancers ages 13 and up. Dancers can register to train with ADF faculty
which includes Pam Tanowitz, Otto (Aquaboogy) Vazquez, and Christian Von
Howard. Students will take classes from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. in styles
including modern, contemporary, hip hop, creative process and repertory
classes. The ADF Workshop Series will run from July 24 through July 28, and
takes place at Cleveland State University’s Arts Campus, in the Middough
Building located at 1901 East 13th St. Cleveland, OH 44114. The
Registration Fee is $360 and includes all classes, performance tickets, a
t-shirt and more. Housing and food are not included; however out of–town
dancers can contact DANCECleveland for housing options at Cleveland State
University. To apply, interested applicants should fill out and return the
application form with payment to DANCECleveland. In addition, applicants
should include a résumé of their dance training, education, and
professional experience. More info can be obtained by emailing
katie at dancecleveland.org or calling 216-991-9000. Registration can be
downloaded at www.ADFinCLE.org.

*For more information on the dance companies, visit:*

http://pamtanowitzdance.org

https://www.hubbardstreetdance.com

http://www.calebteicher.net


*For more information on DANCECleveland’s presenting partners and
collaborators, visit:*

http://www.americandancefestival.org/

www.playhousesquare.org

http://www.csuohio.edu/class/theatre-dance/theatre-dance

https://www.cainpark.com



ELECTRONIC PHOTOS AVAILABLE FROM SARAH HRICKO AT 216-991-9000 OR EMAIL:
sarah at dancecleveland.org.



DANCECleveland, a Cleveland, Ohio based non-profit, is one of a handful of
presenters in the nation that is dedicated solely to the presentation of
modern and contemporary dance.  The centerpiece of the organization’s
programming is its annual performance series. The performances are
surrounded by an array of educational outreach events including artist-run
master classes, residency programs, student matinees, pre-performance
lectures and post-performance Q&A sessions, designed both to break artistic
boundaries and provide community access to the dance aesthetic and dance
luminaries that DANCECleveland brings to Northeast Ohio.

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*Sarah Hricko*
Marketing Manager
DANCECleveland
13110 Shaker Square, Suite 106
Cleveland, Ohio 44120
p. 216-991-9000
f. 216-991-9001
sarah at dancecleveland.org <sdurham at dancecleveland.org>

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