DIRECTOR'S NOTE Now that the world is well into the pandemic, we are relieved to communicate that we are all well and working hard here at Verb Ballets. Although the spring of the 2019-20 season pushed us to test our resilience, we pivoted operations and researched and learned about new ways of presenting what we do. With the help of The Cleveland Clinic, we have been able to be back together in-studio; taking class, rehearsing and performing together with masks and safety protocols in place. It is a strange new norm, but I am grateful for the opportunity to continue to provide work for our dancers during this uncertain period. Since the start of the pandemic, we have produced three private livestream performances as a part of our newly created ACCESS/Verb series. This platform has given us the opportunity to broaden our audience in new ways. It has been a costly transition, investing in both equipment and technology. However, we are committed in our dedication to promote dance as a source of inspiration. This season, we work to be flexible and creative. As the Governor starts to allow the reopening of theatres with physical distancing, we will Re-Imagine, Re-Conceive and Re-Deliver as we continue to pursue our mission. Stay tuned for some very exciting collaborations
Photo: Kolman Rosenberg
and projects to be announced soon!
Dr. Margaret Carlson Producing Artistic Director
Diane y Acteon (2020) Dancers: Benjamin Shepard, Lieneke Matte
verbiculture | Fall 2020
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