cleveland PUBLIC theatre Presents DanceWorks 25<https://www.cptonline.org/performances/seasons/2024-2025/category/series/dance-works/> Cleveland Public Theatre presents the return of its popular DanceWorks series—a five-weekend celebration of some of Cleveland’s most innovative dance groups. Styles of dance represented this year include modern, modern ballet, South African, African American “stepping,” magical realism-inspired, and more. Due to the popularity of this series, advanced online ticket purchases are recommended as performances tend to sell out. Week 1: April 17-April 19—Ohio Contemporary Ballet An Evening in Spain Step into an evening where the music and dance evoke the spirit of Spain. An Evening in Spain features two captivating works - Richard Dickinson’s one act Carmen and Heinz Poll’s electrifying Bolero. These vibrant dances bring to life some of the most iconic and unforgettable scores captivating audiences with their artistry and intensity. Perfect for dance and music lovers alike, this performance will leave a lasting impression long after the final bow. ocballet.org<https://ocballet.org/> Week 2: April 24-April 26—Inlet Dance Theatre In Response Colorful magic realism collides with contemporary dance theatre as Inlet responds to art, societal division, envy, bureaucracy, and the numerous responsibilities vying for our attention. The company will share an exciting work in progress and premiere a new work alongside its transportive, athletic, and imaginative repertory. inletdance.org<http://www.inletdance.org/> Week 3: May 1-May 3—Blakk Jakk Dance Collective Rhythms of Heritage Experience the ancestral connections and similarities of Gumboot dance in South Africa and Stepping by Black fraternities and sororities in America. Blakk Jakk Dance Collective LLC (@blakkjakkdance) • Instagram photos and videos<https://www.instagram.com/blakkjakkdance/> Week 4— May 8-10—Ajayi Dance Again and Again and Premiering three new works in addition to stage adaptations of the 2022 site-specific work Place in Time: There|Then (originally set at Hale Farm and Village), this evening will feature more than 20 local artists, original music by Luke Rinderknecht, and live performance by the Nightingales A Cappella Choir. Audiences can expect a visceral journey of reflection, a reckoning of personal and collective responsibility, and a celebration of resilience utilizing joy as resistance in Ajayi Dance's first ever full evening of work performed in a traditional stage setting. Week 5— May 15-17 DOUBLE BILL!—Christina Lindhout & Blissed Out Human Collective Common Threads Common Threads is an evening of powerful and virtuosic movement, weaving together themes of identity, strength, resilience, and repair featuring Christina Lindhout & Artists’ our knees hurt, and Blissed Out Human Collective’s Unravel. Christina Lindhout & Artists: Our Knees Hurt Christina Lindhout & Artists present our knees hurt, an exploration of female-identifying bodies and the enduring fight for autonomy, self-worth, and dignity. www.christinalindhout.com<http://www.christinalindhout.com/> Blissed Out Human Collective: Unravel Watch a mesmerizing sequence of movement vignettes about building, unraveling, and repair. Combining contemporary dance with crochet, dancers will move through yarn-constructed landscapes, weave creations with their bodies, and ultimately pull everything to pieces. Check out this article about this year’s line-up by dance writer Steve Sucato by clicking the link!<https://artsair.art/2025/04/10/murder-reckoning-and-an-a-cappella-choir-cpts-danceworks-2025-presents-five-weeks-of-evocative-dance-preview/> TICKET INFORMATION: While continuing CPT’s commitment to offering accessible pricing, we’re also offering specially priced reserved seating options as follows: VIP: $80 reserved seat + bar voucher through the Box Office General Admission Seating: $40 adult, $30 senior, $20 student Choose What You Pay GA: First-come-first-served $10 and $1 tickets! Also, every Friday is Free Bev Friday at CPT where patrons and artists can mingle and discuss the performance and enjoy select complimentary beverages. Tickets and information: www.cptonline.org<http://www.cptonline.org/> or 216.631.2727 x 501