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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>Ohio Dance Theatre Heats up the Month of February<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>At the Breen Center February 10<sup>th</sup>, 8:00 pm with<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>“Dracula and other Love Stories” </span></b><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoPlainText style='line-height:150%'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:150%'>January 9, 2012, Cleveland OH – February is the month of Love and Valentines and Ohio Dance Theatre invites you to an evening that will delight the senses and stir the soul, when it premieres three new works at The Breen Center for the Performing Arts in historic Ohio City </span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:150%'>(</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:150%;color:black'>Lorain Ave. at 2008 W. 30th St., 44113</span><span style='line-height:150%;color:black'>)</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:150%'> on February 10<sup>th</sup>, at 8:00pm. This exciting evening of high drama, expressive dance, and timeless music offers a mixed program including a preview of “Dracula”, “The Dream” by choreographer Lisa Lock, an excerpt from “Carmen” and, “Beyond Courage; the Sacrifices of 1941-1945”. Featured in the program will be a special performance by quest artists from the </span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:150%'><a href="http://www.credochambermusic.org">CREDO Chamber Music</a></span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:150%'> String Quintet. </span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:150%;color:black'>Advanced preferred seating section is $28, general admission is $18, with a $10 student rate, and is available by calling the Ohio Dance Theatre office at 440-774-607, or by ordering online at </span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:150%'><a href="http://www.ohiodancetheatre.org">www.ohiodancetheatre.org</a>. Or purchase a special VIP package to attend the performance and meet the dancers immediately following the performance for a private wine and cheese reception. Ticket package $48.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText style='line-height:150%'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:150%'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText style='line-height:150%'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:150%'>Audiences are treated to a sneak preview in this excerpt of <b>Dracula </b>danced by Juliana Freude and Kyle Primous. The full length version is slated to premier next Fall when Ohio Dance Theatre celebrates its 20th anniversary. Guest choreographer, <a href="http://www.lisaklock.com/">Lisa Lock’s</a> latest work, <b>The Dream, </b>(2110) <i>World Premiere</i> a sensuous Tango, will feature Courtney Jankovic. </span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:150%'>“I enjoy working with Lisa”, says Ohio Dance Theatre member, Courtney Jankovic. “Even though Lisa is trained as a classical ballet dancer, her movement draws from other styles and she asks the dancer to push outside their comfort zone.” </span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:150%'>Switzerland born Lock’s choreographic work has been seen in Los Angeles, Chicago, New York, Honolulu and San Francisco. Ms. Lock</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:150%'> has performed in Switzerland and Lithuania, as well as in major European cities including Vienna, Paris, Madrid, and Edinburgh.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText style='line-height:150%'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:150%'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText style='line-height:150%'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:150%'>An excerpt from </span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:150%'>Ohio Dance Theatre’s bold interpretation of the world’s most popular opera</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:150%'> production, <b>Carman</b> (2006) will feature Anna Trumbo </span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:150%'>as </span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:150%'>Georges Bizet's seductive and complicated temptress.</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:150%'> Also premiering on the mixed program is</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:150%'> Artistic Director, Denise Gula’s latest</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:150%'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText style='line-height:150%'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:150%'>work <b>Beyond Courage; the Sacrifices of 1941-1945</b>. (2012)<i>World Premiere</i>This new work u<span style='color:black'>tilizes the extraordinary</span></span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:150%'> </span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:150%;color:black'>musical score of Pulitzer Prize Winner, composer <a href="http://www.stephenmelillo.com/bio" target="_blank">Stephen Melillo</a>. “Beyond Courage” brings to the audience an appreciation of that which was survived and lost in the not-too-distant past and is summed up in the phrase, Bataan Death March.</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:150%'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:150%'><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:150%'><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>The Breen Center is located at 1911 West 30<sup>th</sup> Street. Tickets are available on line at <a href="http://www.ohiodancetheatre.org">www.ohiodancetheatre.org</a>, $18-$28 for adults. Tickets to the performance and private Post Performance Reception can be purchased for $48. A Student discount ticket is available for $10 (Must provide student ID when picking up tickets at Box Office). For more information call Ohio Dance Theatre at 440-774-6077.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:150%'><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:150%'><b><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>About Ohio Dance Theatre:<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:150%'><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>Now in its 19<sup>th</sup> year Ohio Dance Theatre is a professional ballet based contemporary dance company that presents works with a strong theatrical element. Ohio Dance Theatre’s principal artistic goal is to encourage the growth and support of serious dance through the presentation of exceptional performances, instruction and educational programs that enhance the community’s quality of life. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div></body></html>