The Neos Center for Dance, a new pre-professional and community school at the Oberlin Center for the Arts in downtown Oberlin, is hosting an open house Aug. 22 from noon to 5 p.m. Free and open to the public, the open house will feature tours of the new center, master classes, giveaways, refreshments and opportunities to meet Neos co-founders Bobby and Brooke Wesner and … [Read more...]
Heinz Poll Dance Festival returns for free summer dance performances
Akron area families will be treated to four weekends of free dance and orchestra performances in the parks again this summer, thanks to the support of the city of Akron and local foundations. The 11th annual Heinz Poll Dance Festival is expected to attract 10,000 visitors for the 44th consecutive year. The 2017 season is supported in part through an award from the Akron … [Read more...]
Local dancer raises funds to pursue performance dreams in New York City
Dreams of New York City lay almost in reach for Akron jazz dancer Alan Pickett, 20, who’s working to raise money for the prestigious Alvin Ailey Summer Intensive. Upon his acceptance, Pickett began raising money for program tuition via GoFundMe on top of working three jobs. However, housing is currently his main obstacle. “My parents and family are also helping me out a … [Read more...]
University of Akron Dance Program hosts placement auditions March 18
The University of Akron Dance Program will host placement auditions March 18, from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in Guzzetta Hall. Auditions will include ballet, pointe, modern, jazz and tap. Students and parents are invited to meet with admissions staff and dance faculty after auditions to learn more about the University and Dance Program. A tour of campus will be offered as … [Read more...]
UA dance program features award-winning Chicago dance artist Stephanie Martinez
The University of Akron Dance Company (UADC) will presents the Fall 2016 Dance Concert Nov. 17 through 19 at 7:30 p.m. and Nov. 20 at 2 p.m. on campus at the Paul A. Daum Theatre in Kolbe Hall, 328 Buchtel Commons. This evening of dance is a collection of individual works and styles by guest choreographer Stephanie Martinez, UA dance faculty Robin Prichard, Tom Smith, Cydney … [Read more...]
Weathervane Playhouse dance class combines musical theater with exercise
Weathervane wants to get Akron moving this fall with Broadway Bodies dance class. Regardless of dance abilities, this energetic class combines the love of musical theater with exercise so that anyone 14 and older can participate. Classes begin Saturday, Sept. 17 and run weekly through Nov.19 (no class Oct. 22) from 10:30 to 11 a.m. Participants can attend for all … [Read more...]
Heinz Poll Summer Dance Festival brings world-class performances back to Akron parks
Residents of the City of Akron will enjoy professional dance performances in city parks again this year at no charge. The 43rd annual Heinz Poll Summer Dance Festival marks the 10th season that the City of Akron has sponsored the event providing free-admission and high quality professional dance performances. “There isn’t another community in the United States that has the … [Read more...]
Dance-inspired curriculum ignites music, health, literacy for local schools (Video and Article)
Art Sparks is so much more than a dance or arts program. The multifaceted nonprofit helps students with STEM learning, literature, wellness and science, but admittedly one of the most engaging programs it offers is the energetic Wiggle Jig, a dance/fitness program that employs teaching artists, a live musician in the classroom and lots of interaction. The instructor … [Read more...]
