Presents
An Annual Showcase of Contemporary Dance
April 18 – May 18, 2024
Four 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 1: April 18-April 20
Ajayi Dance, Elizabeth Pollert,
and Sarah Holmes Villanueva Dance present Fenestella
Fenestella is a window into the work and collaborations of Sarah
Holmes Villanueva Dance, Ajayi Dance, and Elizabeth Pollert.
Week 2: April 25-April 27
Ohio
Contemporary Ballet (Formerly Verb Ballet) presents Fresh Inventions
Ohio Contemporary Ballet presents Fresh Inventions, a program of new works created by company dancers.
Expect a mosaic of styles, from the raw power of modern ballet to the subtle nuances of contemporary movement.
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.
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.