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Follow on Google News | Ballet in Cleveland to transform into "Ballet in the City"Ballet in Cleveland takes new name and extends presentations nationwide.
In less than three years, the Playhouse Square-based organization has presented many of the nation’s most well-known professional ballet dancers for master classes and choreography programming. Now, with a sold-out Gala featuring TIME Magazine cover star Misty Copeland, a sold-out world premiere of The Ashley Bouder Project, and a surge of press highlighting the organization’ “We began in Cleveland and will remain headquartered at Playhouse Square in downtown Cleveland, but the popularity of our work and the flexibility of our business model have allowed us to expand to cities around the nation,” stated Jessica Wallis, Founder and Executive Director of Ballet in Cleveland, and now Ballet in the City. It is evident that Ballet in Cleveland’s programming is becoming attractive to other cities, so Wallis began to explore the ballet scene nationwide. Most recently she traveled to Detroit and found that, similar to the theaters at Playhouse Square, Detroit Opera House is conducive to ballet programming. “We are enthusiastic to work in partnership with the city of Detroit, and other cities like it, to help augment and build the culture of ballet through this newly re-branded organization,” The Ballet in the City re-brand launch party will take place at Cleveland Heights’ Nighttown on September 17th. Following the event, Ballet in the City will partner with Bloch Dance USA and former New York City Ballet soloist Kathryn Morgan to present the world premiere of “The Red Shoes” variation, a piece created specifically for Ms. Morgan, on September 19th at Cleveland’s Playhouse Square. This performance will be subsequently presented at venues in cities around the country, including the Detroit Opera House, to establish Ballet in the City’s presence nationwide. In addition to the presentation of Kathryn Morgan, Ballet in the City will present Sascha Radetsky, former American Ballet Theatre soloist and cast member of the Starz Network’s new ballet-centered series, Flesh and Bone. “This is the time for us to capitalize on the unique qualities of our business model and move forward with the work we do with professional dancers in Cleveland and beyond. We couldn’t be more excited,” stated Wallis. About Ballet in the City Ballet in the City is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit based in Playhouse Square, downtown Cleveland. Its mission is to present professional ballet performances, programming, and events in cities around the nation, cultivating and enhancing the unique culture of ballet in each location and beyond. For more information, visit its new website at www.balletinthecity.org. About Bloch Dance USA Bloch Dance USA was founded by craftsman Jacob Bloch, who began his career producing exceptional hand-made pointe shoes for revered ballet dances worldwide. Today, Bloch Dance USA provides a wide range of dance shoes and apparel and is recognized as one of the most trusted brands in the technical dance market. Its design features, material selection and construction are all linked to dance and establish the company as a leader in the industry. About The Detroit Opera House The Detroit Opera House is home to many opera, musical theater, and dance productions in the Great Lakes Region. The theater engages artists of national and international stature for stellar main stage and outreach performances, and provides compelling cultural enrichment programming to diverse audiences and communities in the city of Detroit. Follow Ballet in the City on Facebook as well as Twitter and Instagram at @balletincity. CONTACT: Jessica Wallis, Founder and Executive Director, Ballet in the City jessica@balletinthecity.org |216-571-7453 End
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