Dancing Wheels

"Chance to Dance" Professional Development Residency in Columbus, OH with Momentum-Excellence
2018-01-19 12:00 - 16:30 (America/New_York)
“Chance to Dance” Training: Physical Disabilities
Presented by: Mary Verdi-Fletcher, President/Founding Artistic Director of The Dancing Wheels Company & School, Sara Lawrence-Sucato, Dancing Wheels Tour Manager and Company Member
Schedule:
Noon-2:00 Discussion and lunch at Mozart’s Café (4784 N. High St., Columbus, OH 43214)
2:30-3:30 Work with children in the school gym at Colerain
3:30-4:30 Debrief in the school gym at Colerain
Colerain Elementary School
499 East Weisheimer Road, Columbus, OH 43214
Register now! Momentum is offering three free trainings for dance instructors and Ohio educators. As we begin to expand our programming to children with special needs we are hosting workshops presented by experts from around the country on the following topics: Autism/Sensory Sensitivities, Physical Disabilities, and Visual Disabilities.
These workshops are presented in collaboration with OhioDance and VSA Ohio. Funding is generously provided by the Ohio Department of Education.
To learn more and register visit here: http://momentum-excellence.org/2017/11/01/chance-to-dance/

"Motion Commotion" Lecture Performance in Cleveland, OH for Digital Arts High School 3:45pm
2018-01-16 15:45 - 16:45 (America/New_York)
“Motion Commotion” Lecture Performance for Digital Arts High School sponsored by Center for Arts-Inspired Learning (CAL) in Cleveland, OH 3:45pm

Lecture Performance in Columbus, OH at Columbus School for Girls 8:15am
2018-01-12 08:15 - 09:00 (America/New_York) | Columbus School for Girls, 56 S. Columbia Ave., Columbus, OH, 43209, United States
Lecture Performance at Columbus School for Girls in Columbus, OH 8:15am

ON DISPLAY/CLEVELAND at University Hospitals
2017-12-03 13:00 - 14:00 UTC | University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center, 11100 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH, 44106, United States
ON DISPLAY/CLEVELAND
A Movement Installation by Heidi Latsky and
Facilitated by The Dancing Wheels Company
Celebrating every person on
“International Day for Persons with Disabilities”
December 3, 2017 • 1pm
The Atrium at University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center
ON DISPLAY/CLEVELAND is the local platform of an annual worldwide initiative ON DISPLAY GLOBAL that was started by Heidi Latsky Dance in 2015 to celebrate the 25th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act. It is a sculpture court where the performers are the sculptures. We invite you to come celebrate persons of all abilitities on this day.

Lecture Performance in Brecksville, OH at Hilton Elementary 2:30pm
2017-11-30 14:30 - 15:30 (America/New_York) | Hilton Elementary, 6812 Mill Road, Brecksville, OH, 44141, United States
Lecture performance at Hilton Elementary in Brecksville, OH at 2:30pm

The Dancing Wheels Company in Cleveland Dance Fest 7:30pm @ Pilgrim Church
2017-11-10 19:30 - 21:00 UTC | Pilgrim Congregational Church, 2592 W 14th Street, Cleveland, OH, 44113, United States
The Dancing Wheels Company
in
2nd Annual Cleveland Dance Fest
at
Pilgrim Congregational Church
November 10th at 7:30 PM

Lecture Performance in Brecksville, OH at Highland Drive Elementary 2pm
2017-11-10 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Highland Drive Elementary School, 9457 Highland Dr., Brecksville, OH, 44141, United States
Lecture Performance at Highland Drive Elementary School in Brecksville, OH 2pm

From NYC to CLE, the Past, Present and Future of Integrated Dance
2017-11-04 19:30 - 21:00 UTC
The Dancing Wheels Company will bring to Cleveland audiences the highly celebrated premiere concert performed at the Ailey Citigroup Theater just one month ago. The New York Concert was brought about through a generous grant initiative by DanceNYC’s Disability. Dance. Artistry Fund that encourages the artistry and ingenuity of artists with disabilities in and around New York City. The Dancing Wheels Company was honored to be one of only 6 dance organizations to participate in this unique opportunity.
Featuring choreography by David Dorfman, Daniel Job, Heidi Latsky, Donald McKayle, Catherine Meredith, James Morrow and Sarah Swenson.

ON DISPLAY/CLEVELAND at University Hospitals
2017-10-20 12:00 - 13:00 UTC | University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center, 11100 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH, 44106, United States
ON DISPLAY/CLEVELAND, a movement installation by Heidi Latsky and facilitated by The Dancing Wheels Company in Cleveland, celebrates people of all abilities.
Friday, October 20, 2017 • 12:00pm-1:00pm
At University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center – Lerner Tower Lobby
ON DISPLAY/CLEVELAND is the local platform of an annual worldwide initiative ON DISPLAY GLOBAL that was started by Heidi Latsky Dance in 2015 to celebrate the 25th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act. It is a sculpture court where the performers are the sculptures.
Utilizing the Lerner Tower Lobby at University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center, The Dancing Wheels Company and additional community members will conduct “ON DISPLAY/Cleveland” on Friday, October 20th during the lunch hour (11:30am-1:30pm) for UH employees, patients, visitors, and our own invited guests. This performance installation will be video recorded and submitted to HLD for use at ON DISPLAY GLOBAL and on “International Day for Persons with Disabilities”.
On Sunday, December 3rd, ON DISPLAY/CLEVELAND performance installation will be at UH again, starting at 1pm in the The Atrium, to be a part of this international celebration of every person!

Dance/NYC Disability.Dance.Artistry. Conversation with Dancing Wheels Company & School 4pm at Ailey Studios
2017-10-08 16:00 - 17:30 UTC | Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater – Studio, 405 W 55th Street, New York, NY, 10019, United States
Dance/NYC’s Disability. Dance. Artistry. Conversation Series
Conversation with Dancing Wheels Company & School, October 8, 2017, 4:00 – 5:30 pm
The Ailey Studios at The Joan Weill Center for Dance
Featured Speakers: Catherine Meredith, Rehearsal Director, Dancing Wheels Company & School; and Mary Verdi-Fletcher, President/Founding Artistic Director, Dancing Wheels Company & School.

Open Audition for The Dancing Wheels Company
2017-10-08 12:15 - 13:15 UTC | Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater – Studio, 405 W 55th Street, New York, NY, 10019, United States
Audition
Company Name: The Dancing Wheels Company
Audition Date: October 8, 2017
Audition Location: Ailey Citigroup Theater Studio
Location Street Address: 405 W 55th Street
Location City, State Zip: New York, NY 10019
Contact information: www.dancingwheels.org, 216-432-0306

The Dancing Wheels Company, America’s first, professional, physically integrated dance company, seeks to hire qualified male and female dancers with and without disabilities. 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.
Please call (216) 432-0306 for more information and to register in advance for the audition.
For wheelchair dancers, excellent wheelchair mobility required, prior dance experience or willingness to train. Must be able to work full‐time and tour throughout the nation.

Dancing Wheels Masterclass in Physically Integrated Dance Technique
2017-10-08 10:00 - 11:30 UTC | Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater – Studio, 405 W 55th Street, New York, NY, 10019, United States
Founder and Artistic Director Mary Verdi-Fletcher along with Dancing Wheels Company members will provide a hands-on step-by-step application in the techniques of physically integrated dance used and developed by the Company for the past 36 years. The methodologies applied in this class (available in our published manual) will range from an integrated modern class using translation, partnering, and technical aspects of wheelchair technique.
The cost for this Masterclass is $20 and space must be reserved by calling the offices at 216-432-0306 or by enrolling online.
Candidates interested in auditioning for the Company (starting at 12:15pm) are strongly encouraged to take the Masterclass.

Dance for PD® Professional Development Workshop with Dancing Wheels
2017-10-08 10:00 - 11:15 UTC | Mark Morris Dance Center, 3 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, NY, 11217, United States
Dance for PD® Professional Development Workshop participants take part in a workshop conducted by The Dancing Wheels Company learning Dancing Wheels techniques in adaptive movement translations and physically integrated partnering techniques for persons who use wheelchairs.
Dance for PD® Professional Development Workshop
Sunday, October 8, 2017
10:00am-11:15am
Mark Morris Dance Center
3 Lafayette Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11217

The Dancing Wheels Company at Ailey Citigroup Theater October 7th - 8pm
2017-10-07 20:00 - 22:00 UTC | Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater – Studio, 405 W 55th Street, New York, NY, 10019, United States
The Dancing Wheels Company
Presents
“The Past, Present and Future of Integrated Dance in America”
In a concert at the Ailey Citigroup Theatre on October 7, 2017, The Dancing Wheels Company, will showcase the work of those New York based choreographers who have pushed the boundaries of possibilities through their work with the Company. The concert, which will feature a world premiere by esteemed choreographer David Dorfman, will span the 37 year lineage of the Company. The wide range of works will explore the depth, breath and contributions that the Company has made to the world of physically integrated dance for well over 3 decades.
Ailey Citigroup Theatre
405 W. 55th Street
New York, NY 10019
8:00 PM
Accessible seating, sign language interpretation, and audio description are available upon request.
$25 Tickets available at www.dancingwheels.org Tickets at the door: $30
Senior/Student Tickets $15
Limited ticket scholarships on a case by case need – Call 216-432-0306
*Funding provided by Dance/NYC’s Disability. Dance. Artistry Fund, made possible by the Ford Foundation.

The Dancing Wheels Company at Bloomsburg University
2017-09-19 18:00 - 19:00 UTC | Bloomsburg University – Haas Center – Mitrani Hall, 400 E. Second St., Bloomsburg, PA, 17815, United States
The Dancing Wheels Company will hold a Lecture Performance program at Bloomsburg University – Haas Center – Mitrani Hall on Tuesday, September 19 at 6pm for the university community.

"Let's Brunch" at Lago Benefiting The Dancing Wheels Company & School
2017-09-17 11:00 - 15:00 UTC | Lago East Bank, 1091 W 10th Street, Cleveland, OH, 44113, United States
“Let’s Brunch for Charity” Event at Lago East Bank
(1091 W 10th St, Cleveland, OH 44113)
Sunday, September 17th – 11am-3pm
to benefit The Dancing Wheels Company & School!

The Dancing Wheels Company at Richmond Heights Family Fun Fest
2017-09-16 15:15 - 15:35 UTC | Greenwood Farm, 264 Richmond Road,, Richmond Heights, OH, 44143, United States
The Dancing Wheels Company
at
City of Richmond Heights Family Fun Fest
Greenwood Farm
(264 Richmond Road, Richmond Heights, OH 44143)
September 16th at 3:15 PM

The Dancing Wheels Company in Playhouse Square Dance Showcase 7pm @ Connor Palace Theatre
2017-09-08 19:00 - 20:30 UTC | Playhouse Square – Connor Palace Theatre, 1615 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH, 44145, United States
The Dancing Wheels Company
in
Playhouse Square’s 17th Annual Dance Showcase
at
Connor Palace Theatre
September 8th at 7 PM

The Dancing Wheels Company in ADG Festival Opening Night Performance 8pm @ Ailey CitiGroup Theater
2017-09-07 20:00 - 22:00 UTC | Ailey Citi Group Theater, 405 W 55th Street, New York, NY, 10019, United States
The Dancing Wheels Company
in
AMERICAN DANCE GUILD 60TH ANNIVERSARY FESTIVAL!
“CELEBRATING DIVERSITY”
at
Ailey Citigroup Theater
September 7th at 8 PM

AMERICAN DANCE GUILD FESTIVAL 2017
September 7, 8, 9 at 8 PM
September 10 at 7 PM
Featuring 30+ contemporary choreographers and honoring three luminaries for Lifetime Achievement: Garth Fagan, Martha Myers, and Thunderbird American Indian Dancers
Participating Artists:
Sue Bernhard, Ting-Ting Chang, Nai-Ni Chen, Li Chiao-Ping, Tina Croll, Molissa Fenley, Ara Fitzgerald, Benvindo Fonseca, Margie Gillis, Lisa Giobbi, Bert Gstettner, Kaoru Ikeda,
Marcia Kelly, Lucas Klinge, Gloria McLean, Lucas Melfi, Catherine Meredith, Lynn Needle, Julian Nichols, Jessica Nicoll/ Barry Oreck, John Pennington, Mary Seidman, Marlene Skog,
Maxine Steinman, Jeanette Stoner, Endalyn Taylor, Rebeca Tomas, Sabatino Verlezza, Kathy Wildberger, Nancy Zendora
Thursday Gala – $40 general / $35 members/seniors/students
Fri – Sun $30 general/25 members/seniors/students
Group sales 5 or more $25 gala $20 Fri-Sun
BUY TICKETS: Online: http://adgfestival.brownpapertickets.com/
By phone: 1-800-838-3006

American Dance Guild’s 60th Anniversary Performance Festival 2017 “Celebrating Diversity!” at Ailey Citigroup Theater
2017-09-07 - 2017-09-10 | Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater – Studio, 405 W 55th Street, New York, NY, 10019, United States
The Dancing Wheels Company will perform at the American Dance Guild’s 60th Anniversary Performance Festival 2017 “Celebrating Diversity!” Opening Night Gala at Ailey Citigroup Theater on Thursday, September 7th at 8pm.

Arts Midwest Conference in Columbus, OH August 28-31, 2017
2017-08-31 | Hyatt Regency Columbus, 350 N High Street, Columbus, OH, 43215, United States
About the Conference

The preeminent booking and education conference for the Midwest performing arts industry will take place Monday, August 28–Thursday, August 31, 2017 at the Hyatt Regency Columbus.
Connect with your colleagues and experience the performing arts together. We are 1,100 arts professional comprising Midwest performing arts presenters; artists, managers, and agents; and arts administrators from communities across the country and beyond.
Explore thousands of artists in our exhibit hall and see hundreds of performances. Be inspired by the creativity and expression of artists from all genres: dance, music, theater, variety, youth & family, and everything in between.
Challenge your perceptions. Raise the important questions. Bring new ideas home. We’re committed to introducing new voices, elevating diverse perspectives, and finding innovative solutions to our challenges.
Make lasting memories. It’s a busy four days, but there’s still time to discover Columbus with your colleagues–from the Columbus Museum of Art to a baseball game at Huntington Park.

The Dancing Wheels Company Arts Midwest Independent Dance Showcase 10pm @ BalletMet
2017-08-30 22:00 - 22:25 UTC | BalletMet Performance Space, 322 Mount Vernon Avenue, Columbus, OH, 43215, United States
OhioDance and KMP Artists co-facilitate Independant Dance Showcases including our own showcase on Wednesday, August 30th at 10-10:25pm in the BalletMet Performance Space (322 Mount Vernon Avenue, behind BalletMet Dance Centre).
The Dancing Wheels Company will perform works that introduce audiences to the compelling and innovative movement that is physically integrated dance. Choreographer Lisa K. Lock’s critically-acclaimed Walls of Glass (2009) is a contemporary ballet which speaks of people and diversity, each with their own story and each daring to dream. In one such hopeful section of the ballet, Mary, a dancer in a wheelchair, is able to stand equal to her able-bodied partners in a device that allows her to glide across the stage and engage in elegantly partnered movements. In addition, anømalies [excerpt] (2012), based on the concepts of Newton’s Laws of Motion and choreographed by Mark Tomasic, is an action (and reaction) packed force to be reckoned with.
For persons attending the Arts Midwest Conference, shuttle services will be available from Davidson Theater (immediately after Spotlight Showcases) and will then be looping from the Hyatt Regency.
Although not required, RSVPs requested by emailing info@kmpartists.com or at booth #401.
For booking inquiries, please email Dancing Wheels Tour Manager or speak with KMP Artists at their Arts Midwest Conference booth.

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2017-08-30, 2017-08-29, 2017-08-28 | Hyatt Regency Columbus, 350 N High Street, Columbus, OH, 43215, United States

LEAD Conference in Austin, TX August 8-10, 2017
2017-08-08 - 2017-08-10
The Dancing Wheels Company & School will be present at
Leadership Exchange in Arts and Disability (LEAD®)
2017 Conference and Training – Austin, TX
Capacity Building Workshops: August 6-7
Conference: August 8-10
Join us!
Every year the Kennedy Center’s Leadership Exchange in Arts and Disability (LEAD®) conference brings experienced and new professionals together to explore practical methods for implementing accessibility in cultural environments. A LEAD® we share resources and knowledge, develop best practices, and experience accessibility in action.

Basic to Advanced: No matter what level of experience you have, there’s always something to learn. The building blocks will give newcomers the tools and information they need to develop a successful accessibility program while the discussion groups and advanced track address accessibility for the most experienced.
Facilities to Programs: Sessions and discussions will cover all aspects of accessibility from the built environment to programs and communication.
Legal Obligations & Customer Service: Learn about relevant laws and regulations and explore accessibility from the customer service and business case perspectives.
Networking: Engage in conversations with colleagues who are enthusiastic about accessibility and eager to share their insights and learn from others.

Join us to continue the dialogue, to share exciting ideas, and to explore new and innovative ways to welcome everyone.
Who Attends?
LEAD® provides professional development for:

Accessibility Managers and Coordinators
Box Office and House Managers
Outreach and Education Coordinators
Patrons and Visitor Services Managers
Facilities and Operations Managers
Exhibition Designers
State and Local Government ADA/504 Coordinators
Marketing and Audience Development Directors
State Arts Commission/Council Accessibility Coordinators

Please Note: The LEAD® conference does not address professional development for artists with disabilities or arts education. For resources for artists with disabilities, please visit the VSA Programs page. For information on arts in education for people with disabilities, please visit the Intersections Conference page.

VSA Intersections Conference in Austin, TX August 6-7, 2017
2017-08-06 - 2017-08-07
The Dancing Wheels Company & School will be present at
VSA Intersections: Arts and Special Education Conference
A Jean Kennedy Smith Arts and Disability Program

2017 Conference–Austin, TX
August 6-7, 2017
Join us!
Through innovative, thought-provoking, and interactive sessions, the VSA Intersections: Arts and Special Education Conference provides professionals in the intersecting fields of arts education and special education the opportunity to share current information in research, practice, programs, and policy, and serve as a leading catalyst for change. This conference brings together educators, administrators, researchers, teaching artists, and more to build new skills, transfer knowledge, network, and, ultimately, help to shape the best practices-improving educational experiences for students with disabilities learning in and through the arts.
Registration is Open!
For more information on the 2017 VSA Intersections: Arts and Special Education Conference, including the conference schedule, hotel accommodations, and more, and to register now, please click here to be directed to the conference site.

Workshop for OSU Child Care in Columbus, OH
2017-08-01 13:00 - 14:00 UTC
August 1, 2017
Columbus, OH
Workshop for OSU Child Care 1pm
Presented by Ohio Alliance for Arts Education (OAAE)

School of Dancing Wheels' Youth Multi-Arts Camp
2017-07-24 - 2017-07-28 | The Dancing Wheels Company Studio, 3030 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH, 44115, United States
Dancing Wheels Youth Multi-Arts Camp – Color the World with Kindness!
Join the School of Dancing Wheels as we explore Dance, Theatre, Visual Arts, and American Sign Language. Perfect for children (ages 5-15 years) with and without disabilities to learn, grow, and play together this summer!
WHEN: July 24-July 28, 2017 – 10:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. daily
WHERE: The Dancing Wheels Studios
3615 Euclid Ave, 3rd Floor
Cleveland, OH 44115
Camp Schedule Includes:
-Morning Routine & Warm-Up
High energy dance warm-ups and games to get moving!
-Stories in Motion
Exploring stories related to the theme of kindness through motion.
-Music & Visual Arts
Certified Music & Art Therapists to lead classes
-Sign, Sing, Dance!
Learn ways of communicating through American Sign Language
-Taking Center Stage
Learn the behind the scenes elements of production
Friday, July 28th at 2:00pm join the campers and staff for a culminatng performance at Dancing Wheels!
Tuition: $275 for one week camp
A $50 non-refundable deposit is due at the time of registration.
For more information or to register, please contact Manager of Education & Outreach Jessica Hodges at (216) 432-0306 or by email.

In-studio Observation for Students of CSU Physical Therapy Program
2017-07-20 09:30 - 11:30 UTC | The Dancing Wheels Company Studio, 3030 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH, 44115, United States
July 20, 2017
Cleveland, OH
In-studio class observation from students of CSU Physical Therapy Program 9:30-11:30am
