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Sneak Peek: Open Rehearsal/Informal Showing
Join us for an insider view of works in progress that will premiere this spring season from Inlet Dance Theatre.
Free to attend! Light refreshments will be served.
March 22nd, 2024 – Doors open at 5:45pm – Performance at 6pm
What Do You Do With An Idea Tour to Des Moines, Iowa
April 20th, 2024
Annual Spring Education Matinee
Join us as we bring students from all facets of our Educational Programming together under one roof to perform a narrated showing for family, friends, and the community, sharing what they’ve learned at Inlet.
Saturday, April 27th @ 11 am
Akron Concert Series hosted by The Movement Project
The pre-professional Inlet Trainee & Apprentice Program will perform in a mixed bill with other local companies.
May 3rd, 2024
7:30 pm
Cleveland Public Theatre's annual DanceWorks
May 9th-11th, 2024
7 pm each night
Ticket information coming
Polyglot Theatre's Bees
Inlet Dance Theatre is the North American talent for Austalia’s Polyglot Theatre, taking their shows Ants and Bees across the US & Canada.
Bees will be at the Wildflower Festival in Richardson, TX May 17-19, 2024.
Summer Dance Intensive Junior Culminating Performance
Inlet’s one-week long Summer Dance Intensive Junior will culminate with an informal showing of everything the campers have learned for family, friends, and the community.
Friday, June 14th
@ 2 pm
Sneak Peak: Behind the Scenes Cain Park
Join us for a behind the scenes look at our Summer Dance Intensive as we prepare for our annual performance at the Cain Park Evans Amphitheatre.
Friday, July 12th @ 6 pm
23rd annual Cain Park Performance
Kids Education Matinee
Friday, July 26th @ 1 pm
23rd Annual Performance
Saturday, July 27th @ 8 pm
FREE!
Recurring Educational Classes
Please visit the Education Programming tab for more information on all of our class offerings.
Inlet will offer weekly classes at its headquarters in the Pivot Center during the school year. This program is designed to give all students well-rounded and developmentally appropriate training. Each class combines Modern Dance techniques with creative problem solving instructions.
Spring Semester Classes run February 15th through May 2nd, 2024
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LEVEL I (ages 3-5)
Thursdays 4:00-4:45pm
*not running this semester
Level II (ages 6-10)
Thursdays 4:00-4:45pm
Level III (ages 11-16)
Thursdays 5:00-6:00pm
Teen/Adult Open Level (ages 16+)
Thursdays 6:30-8:00pm
This class runs through our whole season!
Last class 5/30! (No class 4/18)
Inlet’s morning technique classes are open to all who are seeking furtherment in their professional training and class taking abilities. Please email or call/text to inquire about coming to take class. Our drop-in rate is $15/class.
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Company Class - Erick Hawkins-based Technique
Mondays, Wednesdays, & Fridays 9:00-10:45am
Inlet serves as the Artist in Residence dance instruction for The Music Settlement (University Circle). Childrens classes will be offered on Saturdays. Inlet’s education programs are a core component of its mission. The varied education programs employ the four creative practices of imagination, investigation, construction, and reflection and nurture the effective work habits of curiosity, creativity and innovation, critical thinking and problem-solving, communication, empathy, and collaboration—each of which transfers to all aspects of learning and life in the 21st Century.
Children's Classes at The Music Settlement (ages 3-5)
Saturdays 9:00-9:45am
Interested in professional training with Inlet?
Our next audition workshop is March 16th & 17th, 2024.
Register here!
Audition Workshop for the 2024/2025 Season
March 16th & 17th, 2024
2pm – 6pm Saturday
9am – 12pm Sunday
Inlet Trainee & Apprentice Program Classes
Tuesdays & Thursdays 9am-1pm
Classes Hosted at Inlet’s Studios
Looking for other types of dance classes? We are pleased to host weekly classes offered by Djapo Cultural Arts Institute and Pacific Paradise Entertainment in Inlet’s studios. Check out the information and websites below to join a class!
African Dance & Drum Classes with
Djapo Cultural Arts Institute
For more information and to register, click here.
Afro Caribbean Dance Class
Mondays 6:30pm-8:00pm
West African Dance Class
Wednesdays 6:30pm-8:00pm
Beginning West African Drum Class
Saturdays 11:00am-12:00pm
Beginning West African Dance Class
Saturdays 12:00pm-1:30pm
Polynesian Dance Classes with
Pacific Paradise Entertainment
For more information, visit their website or call at 440-781-3619
Beginner Hula/Tahitian (all ages)
Tuesdays & Fridays 6-7 pm
Intermediate & Advanced Hula/Tahitian (all ages)
Tuesdays & Fridays 7-8 pm
Inlet Event Services
Inlet Dance Theatre has an extensive history of serving the unique needs of clients at corporate events, private parties, or civic engagements to creatively maximize the impact of opening celebrations, galas, benefits, festivals or events