Dancing Wheels Rockin' & Rollin' Raffle 2025
2025-08-17 00:00 - 2025-12-01 15:00 (America/New_York)
The Dancing Wheels Company & School is kicking off its 45th Anniversary Season with an exciting opportunity to win incredible prizes with our Rockin’ & Rollin’ Raffle! $1000 cash, a Bourbon basket valued at $900, and a $450 iPad will be the three prizes! Our goal is to sell 450 or more tickets to help raise funds that will support the artistic and educational programming of the organization. Tickets are $25 each or 3 for $60.

A Dementia Friendly LIFE presents the Dancing Wheels Company in "Making Memories Continues"
2025-12-02 14:30 - 16:30 | Avon Lake UCC, 32801 Electric Blvd., Avon Lake, OH, 44012, United States
The Dancing Wheels Company and A Dementia Friendly LIFE are excited to announce a very special program featuring dynamic dance, memorable music, and enlightening information, celebrating the union of arts, access, and inclusion. This joyous event will culminate in a dance party for all guests and performing artists.
Date & Time: Tuesday, December 2, 2025, 2:30–4:30 PM
Location: Avon Lake UCC – 32801 Electric Blvd., Avon Lake, OH 44012
Tickets may be purchased online via this PayPal link—https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/KW8ZMYVCFY9D6
Photo Caption: Dancing Wheels Company dancers performing in “Three 4 Ann” (2022) choreographed by Mark Tomasic. Photo Credit: Trevor Denning, 2023.
Image description: An ensemble of dancers poses with company dancer Mary Verdi-Fletcher reaching toward solo dancer Brian Murphy, who is lunging and reaching toward her. The blue Dancing Wheels Company logo is suspended in a bright green half circle at the top. Text reads Dancing Wheels: Making Memories Continues.

Dancing Wheels Company presents "Puff the Magic Dragon!"
2026-02-07 14:00 - 15:00 | Rickel Theater within Royce Hall at Lake Erie College in Painesville, OH, 150 Gillett Street, Painesville, OH, 44077, United States
Join us for the premiere of Puff the Magic Dragon!
This endearing story of a lonely child who transcends his fears and doubts by creating a “magical” friend, Puff!
Puff, an imaginary dragon, creates a world of adventure and fun-loving antics as he and Jackie visit fantastical places where they make new friends who are quite unique. Jackie learns how, despite their differences, they accept and love each other.
Sadly, as Jackie grows up, his magical journey with Puff fades, but he never forgets the life lessons of accepting others and true friendship.
Date/Time:
February 7, 2026 2:00 PM
Location:
Rickel Theater within Royce Hall at Lake Erie College in Painesville, OH
391 West Washington Street, Painesville, Ohio 44077 (Main Address for Lake Erie College)
(Use 150 Gillett St, Painesville, OH 44077 for GPS navigation)
Tickets:
Adults $25
Youth $15 (ages 16 and under)
The performance is general admission, and seating is limited.
Tickets can be purchased online or by calling the Dancing Wheels office at 216-432-0306. A 4% credit card processing fee applies to all credit card orders.
Please get in touch with us by email (marketing@dancingwheels.org) or phone (216-432-0306) with accessibility inquiries.

Dancing Wheels' 16th Annual Night at the Races
2026-02-28 18:30 - 22:30 | Majestic Hall, 3000 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH, 44115, United States
Ready for an entertaining evening of gaming that supports Dancing Wheels’ education and outreach programs? Night at the Races is right around the corner!
The event will be held at Cleveland’s premier event center, Majestic Hall, right around the corner from the Dancing Wheels Studios. Self-parking will be in the Dancing Wheels lot, and you can enter the gorgeous event venue from the steps facing Euclid Avenue. For the accessible entrance, continue to the side door off E. 30th Street. A ramp and an elevator will be available to accommodate one wheelchair user at a time.
General admission is $30 per person, or you can purchase a table of 8 for $210 (save $30). Admission includes access to the event, pizza, snacks, and non-alcoholic beverages, and BYOB is back!
Buy and Name a Horse for $20! If your horse wins, so do you! (Winners need not be present to win.)**
Be a Race Sponsor for $50 and place a FREE ad in the Race Program!
Reverse Raffle: Buy a $20 ticket and win a pot of cash up to $800! (You must be present to win.)
Bucket of Booze Raffle: One ticket for $20 or three for $50 enters you for a chance to win hundreds of dollars in libations. (Must be present to win.)
In addition to the raffle and sponsorship opportunities listed above, 50-50 and lotto ticket raffle sideboards will be available throughout the evening!
**Tell our administrators what you would like your horse’s name to be: email.

Dancing Wheels Company Lecture Performance at Cleveland Public Library
2026-03-28 12:00 - 12:45 | Cleveland Public Library, 325 Superior Ave., Cleveland, OH, 44114, United States
Members of the Dancing Wheels Company perform at the Cleveland Public Library’s event Bite by Bite: Our Common Table—Building Community Through Food. This event, presented in partnership with the NEA Big Read and inspired by Bite by Bite by Aimee Nezhukumatathil, celebrates food, culture, and community. The program will feature a special performance by Dancing Wheels in recognition of Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month.
Event Details
Date: Saturday, March 28, 2026
Time: 12:00–2:30 PM [The Dancing Wheels Company performance is 12:00–12:45 PM.]
Location: Cleveland Public Library, Main Campus
325 Superior Ave., Cleveland, OH 44114
For accommodations, please contact belonging@cpl.org or visit CPL.org/belonging.

VIP and Group Tickets to Dancing Wheels' "Ladies of the '80s!"
2026-06-13 18:30 - 22:30 | Playhouse Square – Mimi Ohio Theatre, 1501 Euclid Avenue #200, Cleveland, OH, 44115, United States
Step into an unforgettable evening of power, artistry, and nostalgia at our 45th Anniversary Gala Benefit Performance. This high-energy celebration showcases electrifying choreography by world-renowned artist Dianne McIntyre, alongside dynamic new works by returning company favorite Annette Ellis and resident dancer and choreographer Angelina DiFranco.
Set to anthems by iconic female artists of the 1980s, the performance captures the bold spirit, edge, and attitude of one of music’s most legendary eras. Experience the passion and precision of the Dancing Wheels Company, joined on stage by performers from the School of Dancing Wheels.
This is more than a performance—it’s a celebration of legacy, innovation, and the unstoppable power of dance. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this milestone event.
Schedule:
6:30 PM
A VIP pre-party commences at 6:30 in the notable BIN 216 restaurant (transformed into an 80s club), where you will enjoy a bountiful array of delectable hors d’oeuvres and sip on specialty beverages. In the iconic lobby, guests will enjoy an eclectic silent auction and interactive fun for all!
7:45 PM
VIP guests will be escorted to their Dress Circle seats for the world premiere performance by the Dancing Wheels Company, featuring amazing choreography to the iconic sounds of women from the ‘80s.
8:00 PM
Performance. (The venue is wheelchair accessible. Please contact Dancing Wheels by June 5 to request sign interpretation and audio description.)
9:30 PM
Following the performance, all guests will be invited back into the lobby for a champagne dessert reception to meet the artists and continue the festivities!
Tickets:
VIP tickets are $150* per person and includes the VIP Pre-Party at Bin 216, admission to the “Ladies of the ’80s” gala performance, and the post-show reception.
A group of 10 tickets at $35/ticket costs $350* and includes general admission tickets to the performance and the post-show reception.
*Thank you for covering the additional 5% online processing fee for purchasing VIP and group tickets on our website, allowing us to keep 100% of your payment to support our efforts!
Please purchase individual or general admission tickets directly through Playhouse Square. These tickets are available to purchase online starting the week of April 20.

General Admission Tickets to Dancing Wheels' "Ladies of the '80s!"
2026-06-13 20:00 - 22:00 | Playhouse Square – Mimi Ohio Theatre, 1501 Euclid Avenue #200, Cleveland, OH, 44115, United States
Celebrate 45 years of innovation at our Gala Benefit Performance, featuring choreography by Dianne McIntyre, Annette Ellis, and Angelina DiFranco. Set to iconic ’80s female artists, this high-energy performance showcases the Dancing Wheels Company alongside School of Dancing Wheels performers in a powerful tribute to legacy and artistry.
Date: Saturday, June 13
Time: Performance at 8:00 PM with a post-show reception to follow
Tickets: General admission tickets are on sale from Playhouse Square starting the week of April 20. The cost is $60 per ticket (including applicable fees).
Event Listing: https://www.playhousesquare.org/events/detail/ladies-of-the-80s
VIP Tickets include a Pre-Party at 6:30 PM, and tickets can be purchased on our website at https://dancingwheels.org/event/ladies-of-the-80s/.

The Dancing Wheels Company & School performance at Wade Oval Wednesday
2026-07-15 17:45 - 18:30
