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…
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…
Verb Ballets celebrates the life and work of Ian Horvath on February 9, 2019 in an evening titled Dance Legacy: Celebrating the Life of Ian Horvath. The three-part performance will…
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 -…
Verb Ballets dancers make guest appearances in local productions across Northeast Ohio Tis the season for the holiday favorite, The Nutcracker. This year Verb Ballets' dancers are making guest appearances…
Tickets on sale now! BUY EARLY & $AVE! Get the best seats in the house for Verb Ballets performances across Northeast Ohio. The company has a main stage performances as…
Educational partnership with Fairmount Center for the Arts
Verb Ballets showcases educational partnership with Fairmount Center Young student dancers of Fairmount Center for the Arts Fairmount Center for the Arts has been recognized as the Best Dance/Theater Instruction Studio'…
The AdVerb Project performs at Cleveland Dance Fest
The AdVerb Project rekindles the love of dance for adults AdVerb Project performing at local nursing home A group comprised of adults has rekindled an appreciation of dance and wants to…
Choreographer, Dianne McIntyre brings the stories of seniors to life Verb Ballet had the honor of working with guest choreographer and multi-award-winning artist Dianne McIntyre. Her career spans four decades…
Verb Ballets is excited to offer a Winter Dance Workshop on January 4-5, 2018 at The University of Akron. This full day program will help you improve and strengthen your…
Meet choreographer Adam Hougland Verb Ballets welcomes internationally acclaimed choreographer Adam Hougland in studio the week of September 18-22, 2017. Hougland's works have been performed nation wide. He is recognized…
Review: Verb Ballets showcases classic and cutting-edge works
Review: Verb Ballets showcases classic and cutting-edge works at Firestone Park August 1, 2017 By Kerry Clawson, Beacon Journal arts writerVerb Ballets celebrated its 30th anniversary with some things old and…
Meet choreographer Tommie-Waheed Evans It is with great excitement that Verb Ballets hosts guest choreographer Tommie-Waheed Evans in-studio from June 26-30, 2017. Tommie-Waheed Evans danced with PHILADANCO! and Complexions Contemporary…
