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It Takes Two 2018 – Thank You!
We are so thankful to everyone who made It Takes Two 2018 possible! This year’s 10th annual event raised over $82,000 to support...
GroundWorks – Rainey Institute Q&A
For over 100 years, the Rainey Institute has invested in Cleveland. Founded in 1904, it was originally a settlement house providing...
It Takes Two – Celebrity Dancer Karen Cooper
Karen Cooper says one should expect to have a blast when attending GroundWorks DanceTheater’s It Takes Two Benefit. “It’s the best...
It Takes Two – Celebrity Dancer Jennifer Coleman
Jennifer Coleman has always appreciated what GroundWorks has contributed to Cleveland. Now she gets to give back to them during the 10th...
It Takes Two – Celebrity Dancer Oren Baratz
When Oren Baratz met GroundWorks Artistic Director David Shimotakahara for the first time at Leadership Cleveland, they immediately hit...
It Takes Two – Celebrity Dancer Richard Clark
On one Sunday afternoon, Richard Clark and his wife were invited by a friend to see a modern dance performance at the Akron Ice House....
It Takes Two – Celebrity Dancer Susan Lucier
Susan Lucier needed little convincing to take part in GroundWorks Dance Theater’s 10th Annual It Takes Two Benefit. In fact, as a...
Spring Creative Notes | David Shimotakahara
Celebrating milestones and continuing two decades of creative collaboration, GroundWorks’ Spring Dance Series will feature farewell...
Spring Creative Notes | James Gregg
Colorado-born, Oklahoma-raised dancer and choreographer James Gregg will debut his world premiere work during GroundWorks’ upcoming...
Final Bow: Felise Bagley
Passionate. Powerful. Elegant. These are the words often used to describe Felise Bagley . There is arguably no one else like her and...
Final Bow: Damien Highfield
When you’ve been dancing for 25 years and 20 of those are with one company, you build a history together. You are family. “You become a...
Celebrating a Legacy – GroundWorks Bids Farewell to Felise Bagley & Damien Highfield Duri
Celebrating milestones and continuing two decades of creative collaboration, GroundWorks DanceTheater presents its 2018 Spring Program ...
We’re Hiring!
We are seeking male and female dancers versatile in ballet, contemporary and modern techniques for company positions. First round of...
GroundWorks News – Announcing Our New Board President & Board Members
GroundWorks DanceTheater’s board of directors announces the appointment of Cynthia H. Dunn as the organization’s third president. The...
Many Thanks for a Phenomenal 2017
I think I am always a little shocked at what can transpire in a year at GroundWorks. But I also take great pleasure in remembering some...
Thank You and Best Wishes, Mark!
At GroundWorks DanceTheater, one of our core values is to help empower the next generation through movement. Using movement concepts as a...
Fall Creative Notes | David Shimotakahara
Artistic Director David Shimotakahara ’s new work for GroundWorks 2017 Fall Dance Series explores themes connected to the most primal of...
Fall Creative Notes | Amy Miller
Founding company member Amy Miller returns to her roots during GroundWorks Fall 2017 Dance Series with the world premiere of her work,...
Meet Taylor Johnson
Introducing our newest company member at GroundWorks – Taylor Johnson . The 23-year-old Columbus native and recent Juilliard graduate...
GroundWorks Fall 2017 Preview
GroundWorks DanceTheater returns to its roots during its 2017 Fall Dance Series featuring two world premiere works by Founding Artistic...
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