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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

Dancing Wheels spins David Bowie-Jim Henson film classic into ‘Labyrinth: A Tribute’ (preview)

Posted on August 8, 2016January 17, 2023 by annemeissner

Sometimes it pays to be a little out of step with the times. Just look at dancer Dezaré Foster. After years of inciting strange looks from her friends, her passion […]

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Cleveland Arts Prize 2016 recipients announced

Posted on July 18, 2016January 20, 2023 by annemeissner
Neal Gittleman, Sheri Williams Wednesday, May 21, 2014, in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Terry Gilliam)

CLEVELAND, Ohio – A diverse group of artists has been awarded the 2016 Cleveland Arts Prize. They include a dancer, electronic and classical musicians, a writer, a visual artist and […]

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Inspiration through movement: Physically integrated dance company visits Madison

Posted on July 8, 2016January 17, 2023 by annemeissner
Four people in a gym—two in wheelchairs, two seated on the floor—engaged in an inclusive group activity near a “PIRATES” banner.

The internationally known professional dance company Dancing Wheels mesmerized Madison County children and adults with performances like they had never seen before, Thursday afternoon at the Madison County Public Library […]

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Dancing ‘in a different way’: Local troupe shows disabilities don’t stop dreams

Posted on May 24, 2016January 17, 2023 by annemeissner
Inclusive group activity in gym—adults and kids stand with hands on hips, one participant uses a wheelchair, all engaged together.

In gym class, students of Palm Elementary School most often see that there is a lot of ability in being disabled. What they saw Monday was Cleveland dancer DeMarco Sleeper […]

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Dancing Wheels Lifts People Up Worldwide With Integrative Dance Programs

Posted on May 5, 2016January 17, 2023 by annemeissner

Mary Verdi-Fletcher, President/Founding ArtisticDirector of the Dancing Wheels  Company & School, sat down with John E. Phillips for this exclusive interview on Wheel:Life.org.  Mary shares her life story, and the […]

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Cleveland Arts Prize 2016 recipients announced

Posted on April 29, 2016January 17, 2023 by annemeissner
Two people with arms outstretched; one wears a green top and necklace, the other a shirt with anchor patterns.

Lifetime Achievement Award: Mary Verdi­-Fletcher, founder of Dancing Wheels Company and School in Cleveland. She is the first professional wheelchair dancer in the United States and one of the first […]

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Dancing Wheels Lifts People Up Worldwide With Integrative Dance Programs

Posted on March 15, 2016January 17, 2023 by annemeissner

“Being part of the Dancing Wheels Company really has changed my life,” Tanya Ewell of Cleveland, Ohio, says. After Tanya’s injury, she stayed home for a couple of years. She […]

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Cleveland Cavaliers dancer proves it’s about more than just moving your feet

Posted on December 16, 2015January 17, 2023 by annemeissner

Dancers are known for knowing how to move their feet. Cavs dancer Emily Schwarting knows the art of dancing well. She’s been dancing since age five […] Read More

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Dancing Wheels Delivers Clear, Messages on ADA Anniversary Celebration Concert (review)

Posted on October 12, 2015January 17, 2023 by annemeissner
Inclusive dance rehearsal in studio; one dancer stands on wheelchair seat with support, others participate in background.

Modern dance tends not to be explicit in its content, but at Saturday night’s concert by Cleveland’s physically integrated Dancing Wheels Company, the message could not have been clearer […] […]

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Unique, artistic dancing company to perform Saturday at Umstattd Performing Arts Hall (preview)

Posted on October 12, 2015January 17, 2023 by annemeissner

The daughter of a professional musician and a professional dancer, Mary Verdi-Fletcher grew up with a great love of movement and music. Her mother, in particular, instilled in her “a […]

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