Cleveland Public Theatre (CPT) presents DanceWorks 2023 (Part One)<https://www.cptonline.org/performances/seasons/2022-2023/category/series/dance-works/> An annual showcase of contemporary dance. This year's event will be presented in two parts with the first running February 23 through March 11, 2023, with part two running in the spring. PART ONE Week 1: February 23-25 MADJAX DANCE COMPANY: Release<https://www.cptonline.org/performances/seasons/2022-2023/week-1-february-23-25/> MadJax Dance Company presents Release, a collection of work that encapsulates the idea of vulnerability "juxta positioned" by power and strength in today's society bridging together age, race, and sexuality into a platform of powerful, thought-provoking works. Week 2: March 2-4 INLET DANCE THEATRE: Experiences: Lived and Imagined<https://www.cptonline.org/performances/seasons/2022-2023/week-2-inlet-dance-theatre-company/> Inlet Dance Theatre will present Experiences: Lived and Imagined as part of DanceWorks 2023. The first half of the concert focuses on repertory inspired by lived experiences and stories of community members gathered via collaborations with numerous organizations. The second half of the concert leverages creativity and imagination, exploring what might be. Week 3: March 9-11: REFLECTIONS DANCE THEATER: Silver Lining<https://www.cptonline.org/performances/seasons/2022-2023/week-3-reflections-dance-theater/> Silver Lining is a dance piece that is based on redlining. Red lining is a discriminatory practice in which services are withheld from potential customers who reside in neighborhoods classified as "hazardous" to investment. These neighborhoods have significant numbers of racial and ethnic minorities, and low-income residents. The piece focuses on the resilience of Black and brown communities to find joy against the odds. TICKET & SHOW INFORMATION DANCEWORKS 2023 (Part One) runs February 23 - March 11, 2023. Performances are Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays at 7:00pm in CPT's Gordon Square Theatre, located at 6415 Detroit Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44102, in the heart of the Gordon Square Arts District. CHOOSE WHAT YOU PAY<https://www.cptonline.org/uncategorized/cleveland-public-theatre-announces-expanded-choose-what-you-pay-ticketing-practice/> tickets starting at $1 can be purchased without handling fees online at www.cptonline.org<http://www.cptonline.org> or by phone through the Box Office at 216.631.2727 ext. 501.