<div dir="ltr"><div><p>Join us for the <a href="https://www.themovementproject.org/about-the-festival"><strong>Cleveland Dance Fest</strong>, a <strong>3-day celebration of dance</strong></a> happening November 22nd, 23rd, and 24th in Cleveland!</p><p>Presented by The Movement Project, this annual festival showcases <strong>new works from local artists</strong>, the regional Midwest, and beyond through:<br>✨ <strong>4 Professional Concerts</strong><br>✨ <strong>Youth Showcase</strong><br>✨ <strong>Virtual Dance Film Gallery</strong><br>✨ <strong>Master Classes</strong> for professional and pre-professional dancers</p><p>This year’s festival highlights the work of <strong>over 175 artists</strong>, representing the rich and diverse ecosystem of dance. We’re proud to provide a sustainable and equitable platform for artists, offering fair compensation, resource support, high-quality production, and a welcoming space for inclusivity and connection—all while keeping it accessible and affordable for our audiences.</p><p>💬 <strong>Hear from Past Artists:</strong><br><i>“I love the warmth, care, and respect that we’ve gotten from the staff and audiences at CDF... It has given me the courage to spread my wings as a choreographer and trust in the gifts I have and the message I want to share with the Cleveland community.”</i><br>— Dr. Munirah Bomani, Caribe Conexion<br>(CDF 2021 Emerging Works Artist, 2022 & 2023 Commissioned Artist)</p><p><strong>Don’t Wait! Pre-sale tickets close on November 21.</strong></p><p><strong><font size="4">Get Involved:</font></strong></p><ul><li><p><font size="4"><strong>Festival Schedule & Tickets:</strong><br><a rel="noopener" href="https://www.themovementproject.org/festival-schedule-tickets-24">Festival Schedule & Tickets</a></font></p></li><li><p><font size="4"><strong>Meet the Artists:</strong><br><a rel="noopener" href="https://www.themovementproject.org/meet-the-artists-24">Full Line-Up of Presenters</a></font></p></li><li><p><font size="4"><strong>Master Classes:</strong><br><a rel="noopener" href="https://www.themovementproject.org/master-classes-24">Register for Classes</a></font></p></li></ul><p>Let’s come together to celebrate the power of dance in building community and fostering creativity. We can’t wait to see you there!</p><p>In community,</p></div><div><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_signature" data-smartmail="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><div><b>Elyse Morckel (she/her/hers)</b></div><div>Associate Director | Company Member</div><div>330.962.9547 | <a href="mailto:elyse@themovementproject.org" target="_blank">elyse@themovementproject.org</a></div><div><a href="https://www.themovementproject.org/" target="_blank">https://www.themovementproject.org/<br></a></div><div><br></div><div><img width="96" height="85" style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif" src="https://ci3.googleusercontent.com/mail-sig/AIorK4yCs45MRkCRNH9Q0iG31yBpYmLGkjTuY01caDN4e3tmg5T1jNnf8Zmrum_uUUYo8uVqEKqzXEA9upp3"><br></div></div></div></div></div>