Verb Ballets is excited to announce a new office at The University of Akron. Thanks to a recent partnership with The University of Akron, Verb Ballets will expand its collaboration with the university and reach deeper into Akron the community. Guzzetta Hall houses the administrative and faculty offices for the School of Dance, Theatre, and Arts Administration, as well as the Dance Institute, which is presenting The Akron Nutcracker in collaboration with Verb Ballets this December. For over a decade, Verb Ballets has worked with the UA dance program to offer master classes, bring students to productions, and perform at E.J. Thomas Hall. Verb Ballets has a home in Shaker Heights that hosts the professional company, a community school and administrative offices. Verb Ballets fosters collaborations across the communities it serves.
OAPN CONFERENCE The Ohio Arts Professionals Network (OAPN) will host its 2021 Photo: Kolman Rosenberg (2021) Dancers: Kelly Korfhage, Benjamin Shepard
Photo: Kolman Rosenberg (2021)
OFFICE AT THE UNIVERSITY OF AKRON
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Conference October 18-20 at Playhouse Square in Downtown Cleveland. OAPN’s role is to support and grow the touring arts & culture industry in Ohio. The conference will bring together presenters, agents, artists, and individuals from across the country to connect in an intimate setting. Verb Ballets was selected to perform in a juried showcase, featuring performing artists of all genres, at the Mimi Ohio Theatre. The company will perform the beautiful duet choreographed by Heinz Poll, Adagio for Two Dancers, known for its marvelous lifts and lines. The company was also selected to present a virtual pitch session video to agents during the conference to bring awareness to the new tour packages featuring story ballets by choreographers Joshua L. Peugh and Tommie-Waheed Evans. Verb is also hosting a booth in the exhibition hall to give presenters the opportunity to stop by and learn more about the company. The conference is a wonderful opportunity to showcase the company to industry professionals and let them know what Verb Ballets can bring to their stage or venue.
