Dancing Wheels

Lecture Performance at Chippewa Elementary School in Brecksville, OH 2:30pm
2019-02-28 14:30 - 15:30 (America/New_York) | Chippewa Elementary School, 8611 Weise Rd.,, Brecksville, OH, 44141, United States
February 28, 2019
Brecksville, OH
Lecture Performance at Chippewa Elementary School 2:30pm

The Dancing Wheels Company & School’s annual "Night at the Races" Benefit
2019-02-23 18:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | Villa Angela-St Joseph High School, 18491 Lakeshore Blvd, Cleveland, OH, 44119, United States
February 23, 2019
Cleveland, OH
The Dancing Wheels Company & School’s annual “Night at the Races” Benefit

Lecture Performance at Judson Manor in Cleveland, OH 7:30pm
2019-01-22 19:30 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Judson Manor, 1890 E 107th St.,, Cleveland, OH, 44106, United States
January 22, 2019
Cleveland, OH
Lecture performance at Judson Manor 7:30-8:30pm

Open Audition for The Dancing Wheels Company
2019-01-12 11:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | The Dancing Wheels Company Studio, 3030 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH, 44115, United States
Audition
Company Name: The Dancing Wheels Company
Audition Date: Saturday, January 12, 2019
Audition Time: 11:00 a.m.
Audition Location: Dancing Wheels Company Studio
Location Street Address: 3030 Euclid Ave., 1st Floor
Location City, State Zip: Cleveland, Ohio 44115
Contact information: www.dancingwheels.org, 216-432-0306
The Dancing Wheels Company, America’s first, professional, physically integrated dance company, is currently seeking to hire qualified male and female dancers for the 2019/20 season. There is an immediate opening for a male dancer and a wheelchair dancer*. The Dancing Wheels Company is a national touring company that works with highly acclaimed choreographers each year. Most recent works include full-length pieces from Donald McKayle, Dianne McIntyre, Nai-Ni Chen, Christopher Fleming, Michael Uthoff, Peter Kalivis, David Rousseve and David Dorfman.
The preferred candidates should be proficient in ballet, modern and partnering. Experience and training required, must be able to work full‐time and tour throughout the nation. Pay scale is commensurate with experience; paid holidays and vacation time are included.
To audition, interested candidates should send a letter of interest, resumé and head shot to Mary Verdi-Fletcher, President/Founding Artistic Director at VFletcher1@aol.com.
Please call (216) 432-0306 to register in advance for the audition.
*For wheelchair dancers, candidate must have excellent wheelchair mobility and prior dance experience or willingness to train. Must be able to work full‐time and tour throughout the nation.

Lecture Performance at Wayne Center for the Arts in Wooster, OH for Tri-County ESC 11:10am
2019-01-11 11:10 - 11:40 (America/New_York) | Wayne Center for the Arts, 237 S Walnut St,, Wooster, OH, 44691, United States
January 11, 2019
Wooster, OH
Lecture performance at Wayne Center for the Arts for Tri-County ESC 11:10-11:40am

KMP Representing DWC at APAP Conference - New York Hilton Midtown and Sheraton New York Times Square
2019-01-04 - 2019-01-08 | OH
January 4-8, 2018
New York, NY
KMP Artist Representatives at APAP Conference – New York Hilton Midtown and Sheraton New York Times Square – Exhibitor Booth #2508 / #2510​

Workshop Class at VSA Intersections Conference at Columbus College of Art & Design 1:30-3pm
2018-12-08 13:30 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Columbus College of Art & Design, 60 Cleveland Ave, Columbus, OH, 43215, United States
December 8, 2018
Columbus, OH
Workshop class “Dance Movement in Time” at VSA Intersections Conference at Columbus College of Art & Design 1:30-3pm

Guest Appearance Performance for 2018 Holiday Festival and Tree Lighting at Ohio Statehouse 5:30pm
2018-12-06 17:30 - 18:30 (America/New_York) | Ohio Statehouse, 1 Capital Square, Columbus, OH, 43215, United States
December 6, 2018
Columbus, OH
Guest appearance performance for 2018 Holiday Festival and Tree Lighting at Ohio Statehouse 5:30pm

Lecture Performance at Broadmoor School in Mentor, OH 12:30pm
2018-11-14 12:30 - 13:15 (America/New_York) | Broadmoor School, 8090 Broadmoor Rd, Mentor, OH, 44060, United States
November 14, 2018
Mentor, OH
Lecture performance at Lake County Board of DD/Deepwood – Broadmoor School 12:30pm

The Dancing Wheels Company & School presents "Babes In Toyland" - 2pm Family Matinee & "Toys & Treats" Party
2018-11-10 14:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Breen Center for the Performing Arts, 2008 West 30th Street, Cleveland, OH, OH, 44113, United States
Join us for Babes in Toyland!

The Dancing Wheels Company & School present their beloved production of Babes in Toyland! This re-imagined holiday classic is full of love, laughter, and hijinks. It is sure to wow audiences of all ages!
Student Matinees- $5
Friday November 9, 2018 at 10:00am and 1:00pm
School, senior, and community groups are welcome!
Family Matinee- $25 for adults, $15 for children 12 and under
Saturday, November 10, 2018 at 2:00pm
Your ticket includes a “Toys & Treats” party following the performance!
Group Discount
Groups of 10 or more will receive a special discount; Call 216.432.0306 for details!
All performances held at the Breen Center for the Performing Arts at 2008 West 30th Street, Cleveland, OH 44113

The Dancing Wheels Company & School presents "Babes In Toyland" - 1pm matinee show
2018-11-09 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Breen Center for the Performing Arts, 2008 West 30th Street, Cleveland, OH, OH, 44113, United States

The Dancing Wheels Company & School presents "Babes In Toyland" - 10am matinee show
2018-11-09 10:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | Breen Center for the Performing Arts, 2008 West 30th Street, Cleveland, OH, OH, 44113, United States

The Dancing Wheels Company "BrownBag" Noon Lunchtime Performance at Trinity Cathedral
2018-10-10 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Trinity Cathedral, 2230 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, OH, 44115, United States
Performance for Trinity Cathedral’s “Brownbag Lunch Series” 12:10pm.
Freewill offering, open to the public, bring a lunch or purchase one for $5

Dancing Wheels Company & School at City of Pepper Pike's Health Fair
2018-09-29 10:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Pepper Pike Park, 28000 Shaker Blvd, Pepper Pike, OH, 44124, United States
Representatives of The Dancing Wheels Company & School present at City of Pepper Pike’s “Health Fair” Saturday, September 29, 2018 10am-2pm.

Dancing Wheels Company & School at ACT Conference "Friday Finale" in Columbus, OH
2018-09-28 16:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Lincoln Theatre, 769 E Long St, Columbus, OH, 43203, United States
Friday Finale
Join us for a culminating celebration!
The Friday Finale is geared towards Families looking to explore new art forms and make community connections. Vendors will have hands on experiences, resources, and hand outs with simple strategies for accessing the arts at home.
Friday, September 28 from 4:00pm – 7:00pm at the Lincoln Theatre

Workshop Class at ACT Conference in Columbus, OH
2018-09-28 13:15 - 14:30 (America/New_York) | Lincoln Theatre, 769 E Long St, Columbus, OH, 43203, United States
Members of The Dancing Wheels Company will conduct a workshop class for the ACT Conference at the Lincoln Theatre – Ballroom 1:15-2:30pm.

The Dancing Wheels Company in Counter Balance Physically Integrated Dance Festival in Chicago, IL
2018-09-09 15:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Center on Halsted, 3656 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL, 60613, United States
Members of The Dancing Wheels Company to dance in “Counter Balance” Physically Integrated Dance Festival at Center on Halsted – Hoover-Leppen Theatre 3pm. Chance to meet & greet the dancers at a reception following performance.

Workshop Class at Counter Balance Dance Festival in Chicago
2018-09-08 11:00 - 12:15 (America/New_York) | Center on Halsted, 3656 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL, 60613, United States
Members of The Dancing Wheels Company will conduct a workshop class for the Counter Balance Dance Festival at the Center on Halsted – Lobby of Hoover-Leppen Theatre 11am-12:15pm.

The Dancing Wheels Company in Playhouse Square Dance Showcase 7pm @ KeyBank State Theatre
2018-09-07 19:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Playhouse Square – KeyBank State Theatre, 1519 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, OH, 44115, United States
The Dancing Wheels Company
in
Playhouse Square’s 18th Annual Dance Showcase
presented by Terry & Sheldon Adelman
at
KeyBank State Theatre
September 7th at 7 PM
Admission is FREE, but reservations are required. For more information, click here.

"Dance Movement in Time" an Experiential Class at VSA Intersections in Atlanta, GA
2018-08-07 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Atlanta Marriott Marquis
Instructors from The Dancing Wheels Company & School will offer a hands-on exploration of integrated dance with methodologies used in their published manual. The session will cover disability movement characteristics, translation and adaptive approaches, partnering, and philosophical and discovery approaches used throughout the 37 year history of the company. The teaching workshop will be led by Founding Artistic Director Mary Verdi-Fletcher and Company member and experience teacher Sara Lawrence-Sucato.

Dancing Wheels Annual Meeting
2018-07-30 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Cibreo Italian Kitchen, 1438 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH, 44115, United States
The Dancing Wheels Company & School’s Annual Meeting will be held on Monday July 30th once again at Cibreo’s restaurant (in the back room called Cibreo Privato) at 6:00 p.m. The restaurant is located directly across from Playhouse Square, and Cibreo Privato is accessible via an entrance on E 14th near the Hanna Theatre.

This is an open meeting and persons interested in joining our Board or learning more about our organization are welcome.

Appetizers will be served along with a cash bar.

Please RSVP to Dancing WHeels by phone by July 25th.

2018 Youth Arts Camp Ages 6-14 y/o of ALL Abilities
2018-07-23 - 2018-07-27 | The Dancing Wheels Company & School, 3030 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, OH, 44115, United States
The School of Dancing Wheels’ Multi-Arts Youth Camp is back for kids ages 6-14 y/o of ALL abilities. The camp is filled with dance, music, art, sign language, literacy, performance production, and community outings. By popular demand, this year will include a Rise & Shine Pre-Camp. Drop campers off early to best fit your schedule.
NEW! Pre-Camp & Post-Camp from 8:30-10 am and 3-5:30 pm for working families on the go!
Times:
Pre Camp 8:30-10 am
Camp 10 am-3 pm
Post Camp 3-5:30 pm
Tuition:
Youth Multi-Arts Camp Full Tuition – Camp Only ($225)
Youth Multi-Arts Camp Tuition plus Pre-Camp ($255)
Youth Multi-Arts Camp Tuition plus Post Camp ($275)
Youth Multi-Arts Camp Tuition plus Pre-Camp & Post Camp (All Day $305)
Sample Schedule:
8:30-10:00 Rise & Shine Pre-Camp
10:00-10:45 Morning Routine
10:50-11:40 Stories in Motion
11:45-12:15 Music & Visual Arts
12:20-1:00 Lunch
1:15- 2:00 Sing, Sign, Dance!
2:00-2:45 Taking Center Stage
2:45-3:00 Dismissal
Limited financial assistance, scholarships, and discounts available. Contact Jessica Hodges, Manager of Education & Outreach, at outreach@dancingwheels.org or call 216-432-0306.

NEW! Little Learners Summer Camp Ages 3-5 y/o of ALL Abilities!
2018-07-16 - 2018-07-20 | The Dancing Wheels Company & School, 3030 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, OH, 44115, United States
The School of Dancing Wheels is thrilled to offer a NEW! Summer Camp option for our little learners ages 2-5 y/o of ALL abilities. Throughout the week campers will play, learn, and grow in a developmentally appropriate environment through the arts! The camp is filled with dance, music, art, sign language, and community outings.
NEW! Pre-Camp & Post-Camp from 8:30-10 am and 3-5:30 pm for working families on the go!
Times:
Pre Camp 8:30-10 am
Camp 10 am-3 pm
Post Camp 3-5:30 pm
Tuition:
Little Learners Summer Camp Full Tuition – Camp Only ($200)
Little Learners Summer Camp Tuition plus Pre-Camp ($230)
Little Learners Summer Camp Tuition plus Post Camp ($250)
Little Learners Summer Camp Tuition plus Pre-Camp & Post Camp (All Day $300)

Limited financial assistance, scholarships, and discounts available. Contact Jessica Hodges, Manager of Education & Outreach, at outreach@dancingwheels.org or call 216-432-0306.

Workshop for BREATHE Event (through CAL)
2018-07-13 20:00 - 20:45 (America/New_York) | Holy Angels Church in Chagrin Falls
Workshop (through Center for Arts Inspired Learning) for participants of BREATHE Event at Holy Angels Church in Chagrin Falls, OH.

Dance/USA Conference Host Committee Community Meeting
2018-07-11 17:30 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | CSU Middough Building 5th Floor Black Box
The Dance/USA conference will bring hundreds of the top leaders in national and international dance professions ranging from executive directors, artistic directors, emerging arts leaders, artists, agents, company managers, presenters, development and marketing staff, and more. The conference will take place in Cleveland June 12-15, 2019 and will offer networking opportunities, showcases, panel discussions, classes and more.

Want to share your ideas about the conference and hear about the planning process?
Join us at the Host Committee Community Meeting !

WHAT: Dance/USA Conference Host Committee Community Meeting

WHERE: CSU Middough 5th Floor Black Box
WHEN: July 11, 2018 – 5:30-7:30pm

Meeting Agenda-
An informational meeting and community dialogue
to share information about Dance/USA and its annual conference.

We would like to have your input about how you think our dance community could be involved and be part of the conference.

We will be discussing the formation and recruitment for a Cleveland Host Committee.

We hope to see you there!

In-studio Observation for Students from CSU's Department of Physical Therapy
2018-07-10 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | OH

A New Lease on Life Gala
2018-06-30 19:00 - 23:00 (America/New_York) | The Dancing Wheels Company & School, 3030 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, OH, 44115, United States
We invite you to celebrate with us as we unveil OUR BRAND NEW WORLD CENTER for Integrated Dance & Arts Access!
Saturday, June 30, 2018 at 7:00 PM
Tickets: $130.00
($50 tax deductible donation)

3030 Euclid Avenue in Midtown Cleveland
Tickets include a tour of the new space where you will discover tempting tastings and treats provided by DRIFTWOOD CATERING, sip on libations while perusing the silent auction and enjoying the sound sensations of KYLE PRIMOUS and his K STREET BAND and much much more!

2018 Summer Dance Intensive
2018-06-25 - 2018-06-29 | The Dancing Wheels Company & School, 3030 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, OH, 44115, United States
The Dancing Wheels Company & School, now in its 37th season, is America’s first physically integrated dance company, and newly established as the World Center for Integrated Dance & Arts Access. This intensive workshop includes instruction in ballet and modern technique, improvisation as a composition tool, wheelchair technique and partnering, Dancing Wheels repertoire, and the creation of a new work. This workshop may also serve as an opportunity to audition trainees, apprentices, for the upcoming 18-19 Season. The intensive is open to dance students, pre-professional and professional dancers ages 15 and up.
Tuition:
$225-Student/Pre-Professional
$275-Professional
$50 NON-REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT DUE JULY 31, 2018
REGISTER BY MAY 1ST & RECEIVE $20 OFF YOUR TOTAL TUITION COSTS!
Limited scholarships and financial assistance available. Contact Jessica Hodges via email, outreach@dancingwheels.org or call Dancing Wheels at 216-432-0306 for more information.
Curriculum/Sample Schedule:
10-11:30 BALLET & MODERN TECHNIQUE
11:30-12 LUNCH
12-1 IMPROVISATION & COMPOSITION
1-2 WHEELCHAIR TECHNIQUE & PARTNERING
2-3 DANCING WHEELS REPERTOIRE/ NEW WORKS
Friday, June 29, there will be a showing followed by a reception beginning at 1:30. Invite family and friends to join as intensive participants perform works learned and created over the course of the week.

Dancing Wheels at Springfield Arts Festival - Veterans Park Amphitheater - 8pm
2018-06-21 20:00 - 21:45 UTC | Veterans Park Amphitheater, 250 Cliff Park Road, Springfield, OH, 45504, United States
Free Performance!
Join The Dancing Wheels Company for a free outdoor performance at the Springfield Arts Festival – Veterans Park Amphitheater in Springfield, Ohio on June 21st, 2018 from 8:00- 9:45 p.m.
Events Details
Date & Time: Thursday, June 21st, 2018 8:00 – 9:45 pm
Ticket Price: FREE!
Location: 250 Cliff Park Rd, Springfield, OH 45504
Learn more about the Springfield Arts Festival by visiting their website!

Lecture Performance at Hylen Souders ES in Galena, OH 9am
2018-05-21 09:00 - 10:00 (America/New_York) | Hylen Souders Elementary, 4121 Miller-Paul Rd, Galena, OH, 43021, United States
May 21, 2018
Galena, OH
Lecture Performance at Hylen Souders Elementary School 9am
