Dancing Wheels

Guest Appearance Performance (Columbus, OH)
2022-11-07 22:25 (America/New_York) | Nationwide Mutual Insurance

Guest Appearance Performances at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport 9 – 11 AM
2022-11-18 09:00 - 11:00 | Cleveland Hopkins International Airport, 5300 Riverside Dr, Cleveland, OH, 44135, United States
The Dancing Wheels Company presents a series of Guest Appearance Performances at the Cleveland Hopkins International Airport on the Ticketing Level.

Od:yssey (virtual)
2022-12-01 00:00 | Cleveland Foundation, 1422 Euclid Avenue, Suite 1300, Cleveland, OH, 44115, United States
No performance; Mary only
Showing “Od:yssey”

Making Memories: A Journey through Dementia (1/21)
2023-01-21 16:00 | Breen Center for the Performing Arts, 2008 West 30th Street, Cleveland, OH, OH, 44113, United States
Join the Dancing Wheels Company in an immersive experience that includes dance, video installation, and dialogue based on stories from families whose lives were changed by the experience of caring for loved ones with Dementia.
Learn new and innovative approaches in care from medical experts and feel comfort in knowing you are not alone in your journey.

Schedule of Events

January 21 at 4:00 p.m.
St. Ignatius Breen Center
2008 W 30th St
Cleveland, OH 44113

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January 22 at 2:30 p.m.
St. Ignatius Breen Center
2008 W 30th St
Cleveland, OH 44113

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Ticket Prices

General Admission Ticket: $15 per person
For groups rates of 10 or more tickets, please call our office at 216-432-0306.

For help or additional information, call the Dancing Wheels offices at 216-432-0306 or email us at marketing@dancingwheels.org.

“Making Memories: A Journey through Dementia” is made possible through the following partners:

Danbury Senior Living*
Cleveland Clinic Brain Health Center/Cleveland Clinic Rehabilitation
Dementia Friendly Life-
Alzheimer’s Association
Cee Cee Hodgson

LaBena Fleming
Case Western Research Department affiliated with UH
Hospice of the Western Reserve
Busch Funeral and Crematory Service*
WKYC TV 3*

* co-sponsors

Making Memories: A Journey through Dementia (1/22)
2023-01-22 14:30 | Breen Center for the Performing Arts, 2008 West 30th Street, Cleveland, OH, OH, 44113, United States

Lecture Performance at Children’s Museum of Cleveland at 1pm
2023-01-28 13:00 - 13:30 | Children’s Museum of Cleveland, 3813 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, 44115, United States
The Dancing Wheels Company presents a Lecture Performance at the Children’s Museum of Cleveland for museum visitors.

Performance at Trinity Cathedral's BrownBag Concert Series
2023-02-01 12:00 - 13:00 | Trinity Cathedral, 2230 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, OH, 44115, United States
A mixed repertoire concert featuring “Proof” choreographed by Mark Tomasic and “Trust” choreographed by Brian Murphy. This concert is free and open to the public. Donations are gladly accepted. As the name implies, you are welcome to bring lunch into the cathedral while you enjoy the performance.

Making Memories Performance at Dance Place in Washington, DC
2023-02-15 08:00 - 17:00 | Dance Place, 3225 8th St NE, Washington, DC, 20017, United States

Night at the Races 2023
2023-02-18
Join us for a fun night of gaming to benefit Dancing Wheels’ education and outreach programming!

General Admission: $20 per person, or purchase a table of 8 for $140.
Reverse Raffle: Buy a $20 ticket for a chance to win up to $800!
(You must be present to win.)
Bucket of Booze: $10 a ticket or 3 for $25 for a chance to win an assortment of premium spirits and other beverages.
(You must be present to win.)
Buy and name a horse for $20! If your horse wins, you win!
(Winners need not be present to win.)
Be a Race Sponsor for $50 and place a FREE ad in the Race Program!
In addition to the raffle and sponsorship opportunities above, 50-50 and lotto ticket raffle sideboards will be available in $2 and $5 gameplay denominations throughout the evening!

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online sales end Friday, February 17 at 11:59 P.M. Additional sales can be made in-person the day of event.

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Dancing Wheels Company Residency at MOVE Inclusive Dance in Nashville, TN
2023-03-02 00:00 - 2023-03-04 00:00 | MOVE Inclusive Dance, 7657 Hwy 70 S #101, Nashville, OH, 37221, United States
The Dancing Wheels Company will hold a Residency at MOVE Inclusive Dance with a Workshop for MOVE students on Thursday 3/2 evening, a Workshop for MOVE instructors on Friday 3/3 afternoon, and a Workshop for the public at 10:30 AM on Saturday 3/4. The Company will also present a Lecture Performance at 6 PM on Friday 3/3.

Lecture Performance at Greenbriar Middle School
2023-03-16 10:00 - 11:00 | Greenbriar Middle School, 11810 Huffman Rd, Parma, OH, 44130, United States
The Dancing Wheels Company presents the “Science: A Catalyst for Art in Motion” Lecture Performance for students at Greenbriar Middle School in Parma, Ohio.

Lecture Performance & Mainstage Performance at Prince George's Community College in Largo, MD
2023-03-25 | Prince George’s Community College, 301 Largo Rd, Largo, MD, 20774, United States
More information coming soon.

Tour to San José, Costa Rica
2023-03-28 - 2023-04-01

Dance and Movement Workshop
2023-04-03 19:00 - 21:00 | Stifel Fine Arts Center & School of Dance, Oglebay Institute, 1330 National Road, Wheeling, WV, 26003, United States
Instructed by the Dancing Wheels Company of Cleveland, Ohio, this workshop provides a unique approach to education and therapy. Individuals who previously found limited access to the arts due to physical, sensory, or developmental disabilities will enjoy inclusive dance and participatory learning with their peers with or without disabilities. The result is a freeing, educational, and joyous experience. Workshop meets 7-9 PM Monday, April 3 at Oglebay Institute’s School of Dance. Open to all ages, with or without physical disabilities. $50 per person. Register online or call (304) 242-7700. This program is presented with support from the Rosemary M. Front Charitable Trust.

“With and For All People” at the Lied Center of Kansas 7:30 PM
2023-04-14 | Lied Center of Kansas, University of Kansas, 1600 Stewart Dr, Lawrence, KS, 66045, United States
The Dancing Wheels Company presents the “With and For All People” at the Lied Center of Kansas at the University of Kansas.

Guest Appearance Performance at the 2023 OhioDance Festival Professional Theatre Concert 7:30 PM
2023-04-29 19:30 - 21:00 | Barnett Theatre, Sullivant Hall – OSU, 1813 N High St, Columbus, OH, 43210, United States
The Dancing Wheels Company presents “Marrow”, choreographed by Morgan Walker, at the 2023 OhioDance Festival Professional Theatre Concert at 7:30 PM in the Barnett Theatre at The Ohio State University.

Physically Integrated Dance Workshop at the 2023 OhioDance Festival Professional Theatre Concert 11:15 AM – 12:15 PM
2023-04-30 11:15 - 12:15 | Sullivant Hall, Studio 270 – The Ohio State University, 1813 N High St, Columbus, OH, 43210, United States
This workshop for all ages and levels will be led by Dancing Wheels Director of Education Sara Lawrence-Sucato and will allow participants to engage in an inclusive dance experience based on the Company’s foundational principles of translation, equity, accessibility, and meaning. Using the Dancing Wheels methodologies of physically integrated dance, the workshop class will teach a modern technique to participants of all abilities. Participants will have the opportunity to try dancing in a dance-specific wheelchair.

Dancing Wheels Company presents at Mid-Atlantic Dance Initiative and Performance Lab in Charleston, WV
2023-06-03 | Clay Center for the Arts and Sciences, 1 Clay Square, Charleston, WV, 25301, United States
At the Mid-Atlantic Dance Initiative and Performance Lab, the Dancing Wheels Company will present a Guest Appearance Performance of “Walking on Clouds” in the Gala Performance at 7:30 PM. The Company will also present “Every Body Dance Now”, a 30-minute kids pop-up class at 3 PM and at 4 PM. These are open events and free to the public.

Dancing Wheels Company presents "Legendary Ladies of Jazz!"
2023-06-16 18:30 - 22:00 | Playhouse Square – Allen Theatre, 1407 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, OH, 44115, United States
A plethora of music, song, and dance will bring to the stage the passion and dynamic work of women of color who revolutionized the 1920’s—1950’s jazz era changing the tenor and tone of the genre and paving the way for female vocal and musical artists throughout history.
To honor the Legendary Ladies of Jazz, The Dancing Wheels Company will join female choreographers Catherine Meredith, Staycee Pearl, and Laura Ann Smyth to tell the dynamic stories of historical women vocalists and musicians in jazz. A special guest appearance by the School of Dancing Wheels Performance Ensemble will be sure to delight everyone!
June 16, 2023
Allen Theatre at Playhouse Square
Co-Sponsored by The National Endowment for the Arts and The Bennett Family
Schedule of Events:
6:30 p.m. THE VIP EVENT will commence in the exquisite lobby of the Allen Theatre where guests will find an abundance of scrumptious hors d’oeuvres, free flowing spirits, an élégant caractère silent auction, and fanciful fun for all!
7:45 p.m. VIP GUESTS will be escorted to their dress circle seats to begin their legendary experience.
8:00 p.m. Performance (wheelchair access, sign interpretation, and audio description available)
9:30 p.m. FOLLOWING THE PERFORMANCE all guests will be invited back into the lobby for a champagne and dessert reception to meet the artists and continue the festivities!
Ticket Types:
VIP tickets are $150 per person and can be purchased through Eventbrite or by calling the Dancing Wheels office at 216-432-0306.
Purchase VIP tickets here
General admission tickets are $50 (groups of ten or more and student tickets with ID are $35) and can be purchased by calling the Playhouse Square box office at 216-241-6000 or online.
Purchase general admission tickets here
Tickets are available May 1.

Dancing Wheels Company Performance at Ohio SIBS Fundraising Gala
2023-06-24 | Embassy Suites by Hilton, 5100 Upper Metro Pl, Dublin, OH, 43017, United States
Come join us for a dinner buffet, drinks, and raffle prizes at the Ohio SIBS Fundraising Gala. The Gala will feature performances from the Dancing Wheels Company and siblings Brianna and Jacob Jurecko. We hope you can join us, but if you can’t make it please consider making a tax-deductible donation to our organization to support Ohio SIBS.

PA Vent Camp Virtual Workshop and Lecture Performance
2023-06-26
The Dancing Wheels Company will teach a virtual workshop at 10 AM and perform a virtual Lecture Performance at 2 PM for PA Vent Camp.

Dancing Wheels Summer Dance Workshop 2023
2023-06-26 10:00 - 2023-06-30 15:00 | The Dancing Wheels Company & School, 3030 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, OH, 44115, United States
Re-introducing Dancing Wheels’ Summer Dance Workshop, a one-week program for dancers and movers ages 13 through adult and taking the place of the Adult Summer Dance Intensive this year. Led by Dancing Wheels Director of Education Sara Lawrence-Sucato, participants of all abilities come together for physically integrated dance technique classes in ballet and modern, improvisation/composition classes, and non-traditional partnering. A new work will be developed and performed for the culminating in-studio performance on Friday, June 30 at 2:00 PM.
Location
The Dancing Wheels Company & School Studios | Midtown Cleveland
3030 Euclid Ave – Suite 100
Cleveland, OH 44115
Tuition
$300 per participant
$50.00 non-refundable deposit holds place in DW SDW if received by June 15, 2023
$15.00 Drop-in class
Daily Schedule
10:00 Ballet or Modern Technique
11:30 Lunch
12:00 Improvisation/Composition
1:00 Non-traditional Partnering
2:00 New Work Development
CULMINATING PERFORMANCE
Friday, June 30 2:00-3:00pm

"We Can Do It with Dance" Inclusive Dance Festival 2023
2023-08-19 10:00 - 15:30 | Beck Center for the Arts, 17801 Detroit Avenue, Lakewood, OH, 44107, United States
We Can Do It with Dance!
Cleveland’s first inclusive dance festival offers a day of dance classes for participants of all ages and abilities. Join the Dancing Wheels Company & School and North Pointe Ballet at Beck Center for the Arts on August 19, 2023 for a full schedule of classes in multiple genres and styles of dance adapted for people with diverse abilities and open to all learning levels. The end of the day includes a Dance Party and Reception for students, friends, and families.
Funding for this program is provided in part by Cuyahoga County Board of Developmental Disabilities.
Date & Time:
Saturday, August 19, 2023
10:00a.m. – 3:30p.m.
Location:
Beck Center for the Arts – Music & Creative Arts Therapies (MCAT) Building
17801 Detroit Ave, Lakewood, OH 44107
Class Descriptions:
Sensory Friendly – Sensory friendly dance introduces neurodiverse and neurotypical individuals to stretching, exploring movements from different styles of dance, and dance games in an inclusive, welcoming, and accepting environment. For ages 8–13. (NPB–Melaina McConnell, lead instructor)
Physically Integrated Dance (PID) Modern – Instructors from the Dancing Wheels Company & School will lead a physically integrated modern dance class using translation and adaptive movement approaches. For ages 14 & up. (DW–Sara Lawrence-Sucato and Mary Verdi-Fletcher, lead instructors)
Jazz Funk – Fierce, fun and energized, this class blends jazz dance and various other popular dance styles! For ages 8–13. (DW–Dominique Patton, lead instructor)
Ballet – Increase and strengthen technical aspects of the traditional classical artform. For ages 14 & up. (NPB–Elizabeth Radachi, lead instructor)
Theater Dance – Combines jazz, ballet, and pantomime movements in choreographed combinations and improv games that communicate stories and express feelings. For ages 8–13. (NPB–Janet Dziak, lead instructor)
Capoeira – Capoeira is a martial art disguised as dance. For ages 14 & up. (DW–Frank Polk, lead instructor)
Dance Party – Open to all festival participants, students, family members, and friends, the Dance Party hosted by Dancing Wheels and North Pointe Ballet offers an inclusive atmosphere to learn popular line dances and enjoy social dancing. Refreshments will be provided. Open ages. (DW–Sara Lawrence-Sucato, Dominique Patton and NPB–Melaina McConnell, lead instructors)
Schedule:
Dance Room 1 (Ages 8–13)

10:00am–11:00am Sensory Friendly (NPB)
11:15am–12:15pm Jazz Funk (DW)
1:00pm–2:00pm Theater Dance (NPB)

Dance Room 2 (Ages 14 & up)

10:00am–11:00am PID Modern (DW)
11:15am–12:15pm Ballet (NPB)
1:00pm–2:00pm Capoeira (DW)

Location 3 – MCAT Lobby (All participants)

2:30pm–3:30pm Dance Party (DW & NPB)

Cost:
Participants can sign up for single classes (including Dance Party) at $15 per class or pay $50 (Save $10) for a WCDIWD Class Pass for the entire day.
Select classes and register:
Register Here
Questions? Email outreach@dancingwheels.org
A limited amount of partial scholarships are available on a first come first served basis.

Festival Internacional de la Costa Del Seno Mexicano
2023-10-15 - 2023-10-18

"To Have and To Hold" at moCa Cleveland
2023-10-21 18:30 - 19:30 | moCa Cleveland, 11400 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, OH, 44106, United States
Dancing Wheels Company & School in partnership with the Museum of Contemporary Art Cleveland(moCa) presents “To Have and To Hold,” an evening performance by and with Dancing Wheels Company members and apprentices held on Saturday, October 21, 2023 at 6:30 p.m. at moCa Cleveland (11400 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44106).
This performance is in conjunction with an exhibit of visual artists with disabilities titled “Don’t Mind if I Do” organized in collaboration with Finnegan Shannon, moCa curator Lauren Leving, and inspired by visual artist Pelenakeke who hails from New Zealand.
Choreographers McKenzie Beaverson, Angelina DiFranco, Annette Ellis, Brian Murphy, and DeMarco Sleeper from the Dancing Wheels Company were invited to create dances based on their own personal impressions of the art exhibited by each visual artist whose work showcases an inclusive representation of bodies and spaces.
The performance will conclude with an audience talk back.

Bourbon Blitz Raffle 2023
2023-11-29 19:00 | Online
50 Rare and Hard-to-Find Bottles
Live drawing on Wednesday, November 29, 2023

• $50 per ticket
• Only 1,000 tickets will be sold – 1 in 20 chance to win!
• Win a bottle valued at upwards of $2,500!
• The raffle will take place virtually (on Zoom), and winners will be notified via email whether they attend the live stream or not.

Night at the Races
2024-02-10 18:30 - 22:00 | Ss Robert & William Catholic Parish, 367 E 260th St, Euclid, OH, 44132, United States
Night at the Races is just around the corner!
General admission is $30 per person or purchase a table of 8 for $210 (save $30). New this year, the price of admission includes access to the event, pizza, snacks, and non-alcoholic beverages. You may continue to bring your own food. New state laws do not permit BYOB, but we will have beer and wine for purchase.
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 above, 50-50 and lotto ticket raffle sideboards will be available throughout the evening!

Dancing Wheels Company & School presents "Allies in Action!"
2024-06-15 | Playhouse Square – Allen Theatre, 1407 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, OH, 44115, United States
Where:
Allen Theatre
1407 Euclid Avenue Cleveland, OH 44115
When:
June 15
Doors open at 6:30 p.m.
New works by choreographers Alexis Diggs, Tiffany Mills, and Mark Tomasic bring together movement, music, and storytelling. The concert will showcase an electrifying dance performance honoring the vibrant spirit of the LGBTQIA+ community and others in allyship and celebrating diversity and inclusion with unbridled joy and passion!
VIP Tickets:
VIP tickets are $150 per person and can be purchased through Eventbrite or by calling the Dancing Wheels office at 216-432-0306.
Purchase VIP Tickets
General Admission Tickets:
General admission tickets are $50 (groups of ten or more and student tickets with ID are $35) and can be purchased by calling the Playhouse Square box office at 216-241-6000 or online by visiting playhousesquare.org.
Purchase General Admission Tickets
Schedule of Events:
6:30 p.m.
THE VIP EVENT will commence in the exquisite lobby of the Allen Theatre where guests will enjoy the company of fellow Allies in Action while indulging in an array of hors d’oeuvres, spirits, and an elegant silent auction.
7:45 p.m.
VIP GUESTS will be escorted to their dress circle seats to begin this exciting celebration of diversity and inclusion.
8:00 p.m.
Performance (wheelchair access, sign interpretation, and audio description available)
9:30 p.m.
FOLLOWING THE PERFORMANCE all guests will be invited back into the lobby for a champagne and dessert reception to meet the artists and continue the festivities!

Dancing Wheels Physically Integrated Dance Level 1 Teacher Certification
2024-07-08 - 2024-07-12 | The Dancing Wheels Company & School, 3030 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, OH, 44115, United States
This one-week intensive training July 8–12, 2024 is ideal for dance educators. Participants will learn how to apply the foundational principles of Dancing Wheels’ ground-breaking methodologies to incorporate physically integrated in their own dance practices.

The Dancing Wheels Company Guest Appearance Performance at WOW! Wade Oval Wednesdays
2024-07-24 17:30 - 20:30 | Wade Oval, 10820 East Blvd, Cleveland, OH, 44106, United States
Join the Dancing Wheels Company at Disability Pride Day at University Circle Inc.’s Wade Oval Wednesdays! The event is on July 24, 2024 from 5:30–8:30 PM.

Pre-Show: Piano Cleveland, The Concert Truck
Halftime: The Dancing Wheels Company
Headliner: HUBBS GROOVE

Onsite activity partners:
– UCI Community Engagement
– Cuyahoga DD
– Cleveland Hearing & Speech Center
– REM Ohio
– Vocational Guidance Services
– Job Tent
– Youth Challenge
