DANCECleveland

10/13/2026

Fall in love with contemporary movement as Charlotte Ballet makes its Playhouse Square debut on Nov. 7th—launching DANCECleveland mainstage season with an evening that is bold, beautiful, and irresistibly alive.

The stunning evening of four contemporary ballet works features versatile dancers performing contemporary favorites like Jiří Kylián’s stunning Petite Mort, set to two of Mozart’s most famous piano concertos and known for its striking imagery, elegant tension, and haunting intimacy. Also on the program are Crystal Pite’s Solo Echo, a deeply moving meditation on love, loss, and acceptance, and As I Am, by resident choreographer Mthuthuzeli November, a work that pulses with individuality and emotional honesty.

Tickets start at just $12! Call 216-241-6000 or visit dancecleveland.org.

10/13/2026

🩰Every company that DANCECleveland presents at has a different personality, a different energy and a different community that they carry with them when they step onto the stage. Get to know and hear directly from the dancers as we count down to their Nov. 7th performance. We can’t wait to see their magical performance grace the stage! Make sure to get your tickets 🎟️ before it’s too late! DANCECleveland.org

10/07/2026

Dance to the Polls! Tuesday, October 13-
Join the DANCECleveland team, Cleveland Public Library, and other members of the local dance community as we "dance to the polls" and engage in the voting process together!

Have fun in this festive environment as Clevelanders and residents of Cuyahoga County walk to the Board of Elections together!

We will be meeting in the Eastman Reading Garden at Cleveland Public Library downtown in Cleveland at NOON.

Enjoy coffee, snacks, and voting information resources starting at 11:30AM.

We will depart around 12:10PM. The Board of Elections is about 1 mile away, approximately 15 minutes. The Board of Elections estimates that on most days, it should take at most an hour to vote. Please leave yourself about 90 minutes in total to walk and vote.

We look forward to seeing you there, and hope that our other Cleveland area dancers can join us!

*All are welcome to dance with us, but voting at this location is only open to Cuyahoga County residents*

10/06/2026

Enjoy a free advanced contemporary ballet masterclass with Charlotte Ballet Artistic Director, Alejandro Cerrudo! Class will start with a barre, warm up and end with the opportunity to learn a section of repertoire. Dancers should bring ballet slippers and wear appropriate dance attire. Designed for dancers ages 14 and up who are dancing at an advanced, pre-professional or professional level. Class location: Gund Studio at the Idea Center located at: 1375 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, OH 44115. Class time will run from 10 am to 11:30 am. Registration opens Oct. 7th.

Register at DANCECleveland.org.

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10/06/2026

Do you have a dancer who wants to pursue dance after high school? Wondering how to help your young dancer navigate different career paths?

We're bringing back Dance Career Day this Oct.! Hurry- registration ends Oct. 9th!

Help the young dancers in your life navigate the next steps to pursue a career in the arts and beyond!
Date: Saturday, October 24
Time: 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Location: Tri-C Metro Campus Center for Creative Arts, 2809 Woodland Ave., Cleveland, OH 44115.
Registration Deadline: Oct. 9. 2026.

Who is it for?
Dance Career Day is designed for high school students and their parents/guardians to learn more about careers and pathways to pursue dance beyond high school. Students must be entering or enrolled in high school to participate.

Sessions will explore topics such as career pathways in dance, preparing for college, branding and social media best practices, careers in concert dance, commercial dance, a parents only session, and career “speed dating”. All students will also participate in either a modern dance or hip hop masterclass.

Learn more: https://www.dancecleveland.org/events/2026/10/24/dance-career-day

10/02/2026

Next Up:
DANCECleveland Presents
Charlotte Ballet
November 07, 2026, 7:30 pm at Playhouse Square
Fall in love with contemporary movement as Charlotte Ballet makes its Playhouse Square debut—launching DANCECleveland mainstage season with an evening that is bold, beautiful, and irresistibly alive.

The stunning evening of four contemporary ballet works features versatile dancers performing contemporary favorites like Jiří Kylián’s stunning Petite Mort, set to two of Mozart’s most famous piano concertos and known for its striking imagery, elegant tension, and haunting intimacy. Also on the program are Crystal Pite’s Solo Echo, a deeply moving meditation on love, loss, and acceptance, and As I Am, by resident choreographer Mthuthuzeli November, a work that pulses with individuality and emotional honesty.

Tickets start at just $12. Visit DANCECleveland.org or call 216-241-6000.

10/01/2026

Thank you to Steve Sucato - International Arts Writer/Critic for this review of Black by Nature ! Dominic Moore-Dunson

Dominic Moore-Dunson – Black by NatureCascade Valley Metro Park’s Prather TrailAkron, OhioSeptember 26, 2026By Steve Sucato In an unusual opening to DanceCleveland’s 70th Annivers…

09/30/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us at the sold-out performances of Black by Nature choreographed and created by Dominic Moore-Dunson in Summit Metro Parks! We are so proud to be commissioners of this unique site-specific work and loved hearing all of the audience feedback after the show. Here's what some of our audience members had to say:

"Being in nature was wonderful, walking with the audience was a great way to feel more connected. The music and dance were beautiful and moving!"

"Loved the concept of performance on the trail. Absolutely great idea, love every minute of it!"

"It was fascinating and unique!"

Photos by Alison Kay Photography.