2018 has started off great for Inlet, and it just keep getting better (and busier)! We are thrilled to share some of our upcoming performances with you as their is DEFINITELY something for everybody. We hope to see you in the audience!
Inlet’s Katie McGaha & Kevin Parker performing “10.” Photo: Clark Scott
The Alabama Dance Festival is one of the largest gatherings of dancers and dance enthusiasts in the Southeast. All traveling to Birmingham, Alabama, dancers can participate in master classes with world-renowned teachers, audition opportunities, teacher training, networking, and enjoy performances by regional dance groups and a guest company. This year’s featured guest company was Ballet Memphis, co-presented with UAB’s Alys Stephens Center. Inlet’s Katie McGaha and Kevin Parker performed “10” in the New Works Concert on Friday, Jan. 19 in the Alabama School of Fine Art’s Dorothy Jamison Day Theatre. Then, Founder and Exec/Artistic Director Bill Wade taught several master classes in Erick Hawkins release technique, Non-Traditional Partnering, and Improvisation to students of all ages!
The very next week, Inlet’s Dominic Moore-Dunson with Bill Wade and Managing Director Libby Koba traveled to Philadelphia for the annual International Performing Arts for Youth (IPAY) conference, Jan. 23 – 27. IPAY strives to create professional and education opportunities for key stakeholders in North America (artists, agents, and presenters) to engage around support of meaningful performing arts experiences for young audiences. IPAY believes in a world in which artistic excellence and innovation in performing arts for young audiences are nurtured, supported, and expanded. Here, Dominic, Bill, & Libby network with professionals all around the world sharing Inlet’s artwork.
“Motherless Child,” Inlet Trainee & Apprentice Program, 2017.
Monday, Jan. 29, Inlet’s Trainee & Apprentice Program will perform an Exposure Concert for the students at Franklin D. Roosevelt Academy branch of Boys & Girls Cleveland in the Glenville neighborhood. Not only does this provide another performance opportunity for the students in Inlet’s program, but the students from the Boys & Girls Club see what it’s like to transition from high school into a professional training program.
As you may have already heard, Inlet has the utmost honor and privilege of performing the WORLD-PREMIERE of “What Do You Do With An Idea?” on March 21 at 7:00 pm at Playhouse Square’s Ohio State Theatre. This premiere is based off the NY Times bestselling children’s book, “What Do You Do With An Idea?” written by Kobi Yamada and illustrated by Mae Besom (©Compendium, Inc). Tickets are only $10 and it’s showing 1 NIGHT ONLY. Grab your tickets today! For more information, click here.
“Hotu Matua” (excerpt from “Easter Island Memoirs”) Arts in August, 2016
Next, on Apr. 12, Inlet will be traveling to the University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire to perform in the Kjer Theatre and 7:30 pm as part of the universities Artists Series. TICKETS are $17 for the general public, $15 for UW System Faculty/Staff and Age 62 & Over, $7 UW System Student and Age 17 & Under. The following day, Inlet will teach master classes on the campus for the students in the universities dance program. The Artists Series is funded by the students of the University of Wisconsin- Eau Claire. Wisconsin Public Radio and WHYS Radio have contributed generous promotional support.
“3 Women” (excerpt from “Easter Island Memoirs”).
Lastly, Inlet will be back at Cleveland Public Theatre for the annual dance series, DanceWorks ’18 from May 31 – June 2. Every year, Cleveland Public Theatre welcomes Northeast Ohio’s most adventurous contemporary dance companies to the Gordon Square Theatre stage for five weeks of single and double bill performances. This year, Inlet will be premiering 2 new works, original choreography by Founder & Exec/Artistic Director Bill Wade. Tickets range from $12 – $30.
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