Presents
An Annual Showcase of Contemporary Dance
Through – May 18, 2024
Two groups and
two different styles of dance on one bill! Join us for the final week of DanceWorks which features
Blakk Jakk Dance Collective and
Shri Kalaa Mandir at Cleveland Public Theatre’s Gordon Square Theatre. Patrons will experience the hip-hop fusion and Afro beats of Blakk Jakk Dance Collective and Indian styles of dance from Shri Kalaa Mandir.
Blakk Jakk Dance Collective presents two parts¯ Sankofa
(Pt 1) and JOY (Pt 2)
Sankofa (Pt 1)
This piece is a tribute to the groundbreaking 1993 film SANKOFA, directed and written by the talented
Haile Gerima.
JOY (Pt 2)
This piece is about finding Joy and inspiration through music and movement.
Shri Kalaa Mandir presents
Yin Yang – Dimensions of Duality
Yin Yang is a fundamental concept deeply rooted in ancient philosophy and culture. It symbolizes the interconnectedness and interdependence of all things in the
universe, encapsulating the dynamic balance between opposing forces.
Thursdays are Covid-conscious performances where face masks are required.
Click here for COVID-19 Safety Protocols. Also, every
Friday is Free Bev Friday at CPT where patrons and artists can mingle and discuss the performance and enjoy select complimentary beverages.
Check out this DanceWorks preview from Fox 8’s
Kickin It With Kenny
Kenny spotlights Dance Works 2024 at Cleveland Public Theatre | Fox 8 Cleveland WJW
Choose What You Pay
tickets range from $1 to $40 and can be purchased without handling fees online at
www.cptonline.org
or by phone through the Box Office at 216.631.2727 ext. 501. DanceWorks performances
are known to sell-out, thus, we encourage early advance
online ticket purchases.