Although Cleveland no longer has a city-supported ballet company, there are still excellent opportunities to attend performances by professional touring companies, thanks to Dance Cleveland. This organization, acting primarily as a programming and presenting body, has made the rock and roll capital of the world a regular stop for some of the most well-known dance companies in the nation. Each year, they bring in five to six dance companies to …more…

Director Dr. Margaret Carlson created Verb Ballets in order to bring diverse contemporary dance programs to Cleveland audiences, and she has done so with exquisite attention to the variety and expression of a wide range of choreographic work. The former principal dancer with the Cleveland Ballet has a long trajectory in dance, including choreographing for the Cleveland Opera, and is dedicated to promoting modern dance classics as well as nurturing …more…