Upcoming Event Heinz Poll Summer Dance Festival Preview: Ohio Contemporary Ballet
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Thursday, June 18, 2026
6:30 – 8:30 pm
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Enjoy a free concert of dance!
Enjoy a preview performance of the Heinz Poll Summer Dance Festival featuring Ohio Contemporary Ballet, a Northeast Ohio–based professional company known for bold, contemporary works and collaborations. The evening includes short dance vignettes and Q&A with the artists. Sponsored by the City of Akron.
Registration requested. FREE.
About Ohio Contemporary Ballet:
Discover dance in a new light with Ohio Contemporary Ballet, a company that redefines the boundaries of ballet. This captivating professional dance ensemble from Northeast Ohio masterfully blends breathtaking beauty, raw emotion, and unparalleled artistry. Showcasing diverse works that bridge generations and dance styles, the company has earned critical acclaim for its spellbinding performances. International Dance Critic described the company’s performance as “classical ballet infused with a touch of American modern dance.”
Comprising eleven dancers from across the United States and Canada, the dancers have been celebrated by critics for emotional depth and technical brilliance. The Plain Dealer raves, “Dashes preconceptions…with keen dramatic power,” while Dance International Magazine praises the company as “confident and polished, the dancers shone.”
Don’t miss your chance to experience this extraordinary company on tour—an unforgettable evening of dance awaits!
