Presents
An Annual Showcase of Contemporary Dance
Through – May 18, 2024
Two more weekends of different dance performances and styles will take place in Cleveland Public Theatre’s Gordon Square Theatre. This year’s styles
include contemporary ballet, modern, hip-hop fusion, Afro beats,
Indian and more. See this year’s exciting line-up below! DanceWorks performances are known to sell-out, thus, we encourage early
online ticket purchases.
Week 3: May 9-May 11
Inlet Dance Theatre presents CONNECTIONS
We live in a world filled with AI, fake news, and virtual “reality.” Yet humans are born wired for connection--it’s in our DNA, as strong a need as food,
water, and shelter. Inlet’s concert is real¯real bodies, real space, and real connections.
Week
4: May 16-18 (Double Bill) with Blakk Jakk Dance Collective and 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.