Neil Zaza is a world renowned instrumental guitarist who has become known for his technical accuracy and adaptation of classical works by Bach and Mozart into his own blend of…
Photos: Kolman Rosenberg Antonio Morillo is a first-generation Cuban American born in Florida. He joined Verb Ballets in 2016 and has choreographed five works for Verb Ballets including a work…
Verb Ballets' first ever digital magazine! Get the inside scoop on what is going on behind the scenes with choreographer interviews, videos, articles and more. Hit to read in fullscreen…
Returning to the stage is Grace, a moving contemporary ballet by Howard University professor and choreographer, Royce Zackery. In it, the couples dancing tell the story of the strength, perseverance,…
The company will remount Heinz Poll’s Adagio for Two Dancers with permission of Jane Startzman. This breathtaking duet highlights luxurious partnering with lifts that make for ravishingly sculpted closeness. The couple…
Meet our company dancer Kelly Korfhage. “Kelly the Shell/Kelisha/Kelly-K” is in her 5th season with the company. Her favorite pieces to perform are Adagio for Two Dancers and Schubert Waltzes…
Meet our newest dancer, Demetrius Lee! “Meachie” is joining Verb for the summer as a Junior Apprentice before attending Boston Conservatory on full scholarship in the fall. He recently graduated…
Verb Ballets mounts the classic, Raymonda's Wedding. The ballet opens with the ensemble in beautiful radiant tutus, full of spirited czardas rhythms. Both directors Dr. Margaret Carlson and Richard Dickinson,…
Company member Daniel Cho wrote an article for Dance Magazine about pursuing ballet as a first generation Korean American. Born and raised in San Francisco, California, he didn't begin to…
A Statement from the Board of Verb Ballets Admittedly, we, the members of the Verb Ballets Board of Directors, are late in responding to the violence against George Floyd, Breonna…
Verb = expresses action, state, and inflects for tense, aspect, voice, or mood Isolating cannot stop artists from creating! Using our name as a jumping point, Verb Ballets’ company dancers…
When stuck at home, what better way then to teach your family some repertory! Here is an excerpt from Heinz Poll's Eight by Benny Goodman. Kelly has been a dancer…
When COVID-19 delays their wedding day, company dancer Kate Webb teaches the Don Quixote Wedding Pas de Deux to her fiancé. Kate has danced in the company since 2015. She…
International Dance Day is the perfect time to reflect on how dance can bring together people. Verb Ballets and ProDanza have been working together for the past four years and…
The Angie Haze Project collaborated with Verb Ballets to produce a music video for a new segment in her #quarantinelife series. Eight musicians from Northeast Ohio and 15 dancers all…
Associate Artistic Director, Richard Dickinson, MFA teaches the beginning of Heinz Poll’s Rococo Variations followed by an excerpt of Verb Ballets performing the piece. Richard Dickinson was a former dancer…
Verb Ballets keeps dancing together even when we are apart! Please enjoy this excerpt of the dancers at home rehearsing Heinz Poll’s, Rococo Variations. Please consider making a donation of…
Verb Ballets keeps dancing together even when we are apart! Please enjoy this excerpt of an audience favorite, Heinz Poll’s, Bolero. We promise you’ve never seen it like this before!…
We the dancers of Verb Ballets are deeply touched that our organization has committed to continuing to support us during the COVID-19 crisis. Our top priority is to work together…
The health and safety of our entire community including our patrons, students, dancers, and staff is of the utmost importance to us. Verb Ballets has announced cancellations and postponements due to…
Verb Ballets is committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for our students, families and employees. In light of recent news regarding COVID-19 (more commonly known as the Coronavirus)…
Laura Alonso, daughter of world-famous ballerina Alicia Alonso, is known as teacher, coach and an expert at staging the classics. Ms. Alonso had a 25-year performing career with Ballet Nacional…
Verb Ballets was thrilled to welcome sought after choreographer Stephanie Martinez to studio last week. Her versatility expands the boundaries of contemporary ballet movement language with original creations for Charlotte…
Kay Eichman joined the original Cleveland Ballet directed by Ian Horvath and Dennis Nahat, in 1976. A distinguished 15-year career ensued, including principal roles in numerous traditional and contemporary works.…
Verb Ballets is proud to have dancer Kate Webb step into an additional role as choreographer this season. Kate Webb has danced with Verb Ballets since 2015. She grew up…
It is with great pride that Verb Ballets announces its second tour to Havana, Cuba! The company will travel in February 2020 to continue the international collaboration with ProDanza. As…
Unfortunately, Verb Ballets has announced cancelled the Spring Gala due to COVID-19. This shutdown will have immense financial ramifications on the organization, many being unpredictable at this point. We are…
Unfortunately, Verb Ballets has announced cancelled the Spring Gala due to COVID-19. This shutdown will have immense financial ramifications on the organization, many being unpredictable at this point. We are…
This past year has given us a new home, granted us opportunities for new partnerships, continued our connection to Cuba and allowed us to inspire thousands through performance and outreach…
Verb Ballets Center for Dance Located within The Dealership 3558 Lee Rd. Shaker Hts, Ohio 44120 Studio Entrance Entrance to the studio is located in the rear section of The…
The dancers of the Dance for Youth program and the Adverb Project, a community adult performance ensemble, displayed their talents for family and friends in studio. We couldn’t have had…
As our special holiday gift to all new and existing adult/teen students please join us for our Open House on Saturday, December 7, 2019 from 8:30-1:30pm featuring free dance and…
The Verb Ballets Center for Dance will offer an exclusive Black Friday Sale on class cards November 29 - December 1, 2019. During that time purchase a 10-class card for…
Verb Ballets will make a guest appearance on Neil Zaza's One Dark Night…, A Rock Symphony of the Macabre, on October 19, 2019 at the Akron Civic Theatre. Verb Ballets…
Verb Ballets Center for Dance is excited to announce our Fall Challenge! We challenge YOU to complete fifteen classes between September 30th and October 31st, 2019. Verb Ballets offers classes…
Richard Dickinson, Verb Ballets Associate Artistic Director and former Ohio Ballet dancer, restaged Rococo Variations in September on Verb Ballets. He was in the original cast and is the regisseur…
Kate Webb to bring stars through the music of Pat Pace
Verb Ballets is proud to have dancer Kate Webb step into a different role as choreographer in the studio the week of September 11-18, 2019. Kate Webb has danced with…
Verb Ballet is proud to welcome guest choreographer Loretta Simon to the studio during the week of August 12- 16, 2019. Simon graduated from Youngstown State University, and after furthering…
Verb Ballets performs with the Lakeside Symphony Orchestra conducted by Daniel Meyer at Lakeside Chautauqua in the Hoover Auditorium on Saturday, August 3, 2019, at 8:15 PM. The Lakeside Symphony…
Verb Ballets has commissioned The Adagio Reimagined Project in partnership with Jane Startzman featuring collaborating artists Neil Zaza and Sabatino Verlezza. The Adagio Reimagined Project will honor the legacy of…
Verb Ballets is pleased to welcome Nakiasha Moore-Dunson to the newly created position of Company Manager for the 2019-20 season. In this new role she will assist Dr. Margaret Carlson, Producing Artistic…
Verb Ballets will delight audiences this summer with performances throughout Northeast Ohio with entertaining programming and brilliant dancing. The featured works will range from story ballets to instrumental rock ballets.…
Verb Ballets presents Mowgli’s Jungle Adventures choreographed by Associate Artistic Director Richard Dickinson on June 28, 2019, at 8PM at Cain Park. Shah Capital Management is proud to be the…
Join us for a celebratory evening of dance, Dance Showcase presented by Terry and Sheldon Adelman, featuring many of Northeast Ohio’s finest dancers. This year, Playhose Square is thrilled to…
Verb Ballets returns to DanceWorks 2019 with vibrant performances that highlight bold artistry through a dancer’s lens. Fresh Inventions provides an artistic development opportunity for dancers to experience the other…
Verb Ballets and the Akron Art Museum are proud to announce the return of Moving Connections Wednesdays beginning May 1 through May 29, 2019 at 11:30 am.Akron Art Museum 1 South…
Verb Ballets invites students ages 16 and older who are studying at the advanced level for the Junior Trainee Summer Camp. The Junior Trainee Summer Camp seeks to develop young,…
Verb Ballets invites students ages 7-14 who are studying ballet for the Dance Camp led by Kenya Woods from June 10-14, 2019. The Dance Camp seeks to develop young dancers…
EJ Thomas Hall 198 Hill St. Akron, OH 44325$5 Tickets- Processing fees apply The 12:30pm shows are open to the general public.Children’s Concert Society presents Verb Ballets new story ballet…
Join us to for the Spring community open house at the new Verb Ballets Center for Dance on Sunday, March 24, 2019 from 2:00-4:00pm. Verb Ballets welcomes students of all…
Verb Ballets is pleased to present a masterclass taught by Laura Alonso. This Advanced/ Intermediate Advanced Cuban Ballet class is intended for ballet or dance students from 13 years old…
The Cleveland Havana Ballet Project returns to Cleveland with Cuban dance legend, Laura Alonso. Verb Ballets and Pro Danza continue their international collaboration with a month-long cultural exchange in Cleveland.…
Verb Ballets is excited to welcome Kay Eichman in studio. Eichman joined Cleveland Ballet in 1976, in its first season at the Hanna Theatre. A distinguished 15-year career ensued, including…
No Dominion: The Ian Horvath Story seeks to shed new light on the life and accomplishments of late artist Ian Horvath. After a successful career as a professional dancer and…
Margaret Mullin, a renowned soloist with Pacific Northwest Ballet, received a prestigious fellowship from the Princess Grace Foundation. Mullin began her training at Ballet Arts Tucson with Mary-Beth Cabana, a…
On World AIDS Day we remember Cleveland dance legend and an AIDS advocate Ian Horvath. After a successful career as a professional dancer and founding Artistic Director of the Cleveland…
Join us to for three special holiday festive classes will take place from 10:00am -11:30am on December 26-28, 2019. Verb Ballets welcomes students age 12+ wishing to study dance for…
Join Verb Ballets for family fun matinee of Peter and the Wolf. The story ballet choreographed by Pamela Pribisco is a captivating 30-minute set to the well know classical music…
Join Verb Ballets on Friday, January 4, 2019 for Live @ Noon an exclusive working rehearsal with Margaret Mullin. Margaret Mullin, a renowned soloist with Pacific Northwest Ballet, received a…
It has been an amazing year! Take a moment to watch highlights from our incredible season. None of this would be possible without the generous support of individuals like you! Wishing…
Join us at One World Shop in Rocky River to support Verb Ballets on December 7, 2018 from 5:00-8:00pm. During the event 15% of the net sales raised will be…
Join us to for the community open house at the new Verb Ballets Center for Dance on Sunday, December 9, 2018 from 2:00-5:00pm. Verb Ballets welcomes students of all ages…
Save the date for the White Party on Friday, April 12, 2019 at the Verb Ballets Center for Dance to benefit Verb Ballets! Details coming soon! New Verb Ballets Center…
Join Verb Ballets for an exclusive working rehearsal of a new ballet by Kay Eichman. Kay Eichman received her early ballet training from Pat Leclercq in New Orleans. She later…
Verb Ballets is excited to participate in the 2018 OAPN Block Booking Conference on October 14-16, 2018 in Dayton, Ohio. Come see us at Booth #1! Verb Ballets brings exceptional…
Verb Ballets is pleased to announce the community grand opening of the Verb Ballets Center for Dance on Friday, October 19, 2018 from 4:00pm-6:00pm. Verb Ballets will be joined by…
Construction is finished! The drywall has been hung, walls have been primed, the sprung floors and marley have been installed. It's official, the new home is open! Located at 3558 Lee…
Dance For Everyone will now offer classes seven days a week! Beginning October 15, 2018, Verb Ballets' Dance For Everyone (DFE) program is launching an expanded roster of classes ! If you danced…
Verb Ballets attends Internationale Tanzmesse NRW 2018
Verb Ballets' Directors, Dr. Margaret Carlson and Richard Dickinson are proud to be part of the American Dance Abroad U.S. Delegation attending the internationale tanzmesse NRW in Germany from August…
Verb Ballets and ProDanza of Cuba have joined forces in an international collaboration to form The Cleveland Havana Ballet Project. Lead by Dr. Margaret Carlson of Verb Ballets and Laura…
Verb Ballets unveils plans to relocate to The Dealership in Shaker Heights
Verb Ballets unveils plans to relocate to The Dealership in Shaker Heights Zachary Lewis, The Plain Dealer, August 16, 2018CLEVELAND, Ohio -In keeping with its active name, Cleveland's Verb Ballets…
Verb Ballets is excited to perform with the Lakeside Symphony Orchestra on Saturday, August 4, 2018 at 8:15pm. The Lakeside Symphony Orchestra is made up of more than 90 musicians…
Verb Ballets is proud to announce it is moving to a new home at 3558 Lee Road in Shaker Heights. Located near the corner of Lee and Chagrin Boulevard, the…
Review: Verb Ballets pays tribute to Heinz Poll, late dancer in Firestone Park program
Review: Verb Ballets pays tribute to Heinz Poll, late dancer in Firestone Park program By Kerry Clawson, The Akron Beacon Journal, July 30, 2018 Photos Dale Dong AKRON, Ohio -…
Richard Dickinson promoted to Associate Artistic Director
Verb Ballets announces the promotion of Richard Dickinson, MFA to Associate Artistic Director. Dickinson has been with the company for over eight years in different capacities. In addition to his…
Help us welcome national choreographer Charles Anderson back in studio the week of July 2- July 6, 2018. Charles Anderson is a former member of New York City Ballet and…
Verb Ballets showcases performances throughout Northeast Ohio this summer with captivating choreography and a passionate dance. The contemporary ballet company's Summer Series include performances at Cain Park on June 29th,…
Verb Ballets welcomes new dancers and trainees to the company for the 2018-19 season. The group of four new dancers hail from all over the country. We are also pleased…
Join us for an afterglow party on June 29, 2018 following the Cain Park performance at the beautiful home of James Graham and David Dusek, conveniently located just minutes from…
New for the summer- Tuesday evening classes at Verb Ballets! Dance for Everyone community dance classes at Verb Ballets studio open to anyone who share the love of dance. Tuesday…
Have you ever wondered what dancers must do to prepare for the stage? It takes lots of hard work. Verb Ballets dancers take an hour and half class every day.…
Last year Verb Ballets led a successful Choreography Intensive providing professional dancers throughout Northeast Ohio specialized training to step into the role of choreographer. For the 2017-18 season Verb Ballets…
What inspires you to find your movement? For this particular piece, certain memories I have with my family and friends inspired each step. I made a certain word or phrase…
Tell us a bit about you piece is there a story line? My piece is quite simply entitled Deforestation. I have always had a love for nature and have admired environmental…
How do you use your dancers, and what do they contribute to your choreography? I’m fortunate enough to get to choreograph on dancers that I work with every day. So…
What does the title of your new work mean? en·vis·age ~ contemplate or conceive of as a possibility or a desirable future event. How would you describe your movement style? Swirling movement cast upon a…
Tell us a bit about your piece? Like most choreographers, I like to leave the interpretation up to the individual audience member. I had many ideas roaming around in my head…
“K281,” Set to Mozart Piano Sonata as Centerpiece of Upcoming Performance
“K281,” Set to Mozart Piano Sonata as Centerpiece of Upcoming Performance By Victor Lucas, CoolCleveland, April 25, 2018 Photo Susan Bestul We spent a couple of hours at Verb Ballets’…
Verb Ballets’ ‘Spring Series’ program to feature Adam Hougland ballet
Verb Ballets' Spring Series’ program to feature Adam Hougland ballet By Steve Sucato, International Arts Writer/Critic, April 25, 2018 Photo Susan Bestul Fresh off a successful tour to Cuba in March,…
#Cleveland Havana Ballet By Guest Blog by Kate Webb Verb Ballets Dancer, American Dance Abroad, April 5, 2018 American Dance Abroad Guest Blog by Kate Webb, Verb Ballets Dancer What…
Observe rehearsal with Jill Marlow Kruztkamp Join Verb Ballets for an exclusive lunch time rehearsal viewing with Jill Marlow Krutzkamp. Jill Marlow Krutzkamp is a Pilates and wellness director, and…
Verb Ballets lands in Cuba, begins launch of Cleveland Havana Ballet By Zachary Lewis, The Plain Dealer , March 6, 2018 Photo Bill Naiman CLEVELAND, Ohio - A project bringing…
Havana Nights Gala Friday, April 20, 2018 7:00-11:00PM The Ballroom at Park Lane 10510 Park Lane Cleveland, OH 44106 Nadia & Thomas Wearsch Gala Chairs Leslie Davidson Leslie Kaufman…
Save the date for the Spring Gala celebration in honor of the company's return from Cuba! Havana Nights Friday, April 20, 2018 7:00PM The Ballroom at Park Lane Nadia…
Observe rehearsal with Laura Alonso Join Verb Ballets for an exclusive lunch time rehearsal viewing on March 2, 2018 at Noon with Cuban dance legend Laura Alonso. The daughter of…
Verb Ballets 2017-18 Season Brochure Tickets are on sale now! Get the best seats in the house for Verb Ballets performances across Northeast Ohio. The company has a main stage…
In the spring of 2018, two ballet companies will join forces in an international collaboration to form the Cleveland Havana Ballet. Starring the dancers of Cleveland's Verb Ballets led by…
Once in a lifetime opportunity to experience Cuba Verb Ballets embarks on an international tour to Cuba in March 2018 to join Laura Alonso's ProDanza. Join Verb Ballets for the…
The Cleveland Havana Ballet? Yes—Meet the Two Companies Joining Forces for a Rare Collaboration By Amy Brandt of Pointe Magazine , December 19, 2017 Photo Bill Naiman Ever since President Obama…
Cleveland’s Verb Ballets headed to Cuba on cultural mission
Cleveland's Verb Ballets headed to Cuba on cultural mission to co-found Cleveland Havana Ballet By Zachary Lewis, The Plain Dealer , December 17, 2017 Photo Susan Bestul CLEVELAND, Ohio -…
