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Dancing Wheels Press

Two dancers, one standing, one in a wheelchair, crossing an arm with eachother, with a single dancer turning behind them

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Sitting down and standing up with Cleveland’s Dancing Wheels

Posted on October 8, 2015January 20, 2023 by annemeissner

by WKSU’s Vivian Goodman Mary Verdi-Fletcher and Catherine Meredith sat down with Vivian Goodman to discuss the 35th anniversary of the Dancing Wheels Company and “Lasting Legacy” concert.  Listen to […]

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Dancing Wheels Observing Double Milestone with ‘Lasting Legacy’ Concert (preview)

Posted on October 7, 2015January 17, 2023 by annemeissner

Don’t use the words “handicapped” or “disabled.” Not when discussing Cleveland’s Dancing Wheels. More than offensive, the terms are inaccurate. While countless companies have come and gone, the nation’s first […]

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Dancing Wheels observing double milestone with ‘Lasting Legacy’ concert (Preview)

Posted on October 7, 2015January 20, 2023 by annemeissner

By Zachary Lewis, The Plain Dealer Don’t use the words “handicapped” or “disabled.” Not when discussing Cleveland’s Dancing Wheels. More than offensive, the terms are inaccurate. While countless companies have […]

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Dancing Wheels Rolls Up to Cutting Edge in Percussion-Based ‘Rhythm and Wheels’ Show (review)

Posted on April 27, 2015January 17, 2023 by annemeissner
A diverse group of dancers, including several using wheelchairs, strike expressive poses in unison during a studio rehearsal. Arms reach skyward and bodies extend in various dynamic directions, radiating energy and unity. The dancers are mid-performance in a brightly lit space with a colorful mural along the back wall, capturing the spirit of inclusion, creativity, and community in dance.

Dancing Wheels won’t and shouldn’t be the same again. Not after its season finale last Saturday. In presenting “Rhythm and Wheels: Around the World,” a high-energy show conceived and led […]

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Dancing Wheels rolls up to cutting edge… (review)

Posted on April 27, 2015January 20, 2023 by annemeissner

By Zachary Lewis, The Plain Dealer Dancing Wheels won’t and shouldn’t be the same again.  Not after its season finale last Saturday. In presenting “Rhythm and Wheels: Around the World,” […]

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Local Students Experience Holiday Performance on Wheels

Posted on December 10, 2014January 17, 2023 by annemeissner

Last week, the entire Crestwood Primary School — all 400+ students and staff — had the chance to witness a special holiday performance. Thanks to generous grants, CPS staff and […]

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Dancing Wheels Workshop Rolls Out New ‘Babes in Toyland’ Holiday Show (preview)

Posted on November 25, 2014January 17, 2023 by annemeissner
Four dancers perform in studio; three leap in matching purple dresses, one in stripes and red pants connects them in a circle.

“The Nutcracker” was off the table. Ditto all the usual variations on it. So Cleveland’s Dancing Wheels did what it has always done, what has made it one of the […]

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Dancing Wheels Airs a Made-for-Television Documentary

Posted on April 5, 2014January 17, 2023 by annemeissner
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Dancing Wheels Airs a Made-for-Television Documentary

Posted on April 5, 2014January 17, 2023 by annemeissner

As the top recipient of the Cuyahoga County Arts & Culture “Creative Culture Grant”, The Dancing Wheels Company & School brought to fruition a year-long campaign to bring a vision […]

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Dancing Wheels Celebrates Musical Iconoclasts with ‘Rock That Rolls’ Evening (preview)

Posted on April 1, 2014January 17, 2023 by annemeissner
Inclusive dance performance in spacious indoor venue; central dancer in wheelchair leads group in blue shirts and black pants.

If there’s one thing Dancing Wheels appreciates, it’s versatility. Little wonder, then, its gala next week honors that quality directly. In “Rock That Rolls,” the company will highlight five members […]

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