November 15th @ 7:30 pm
Dianne McIntyre Group: In the Same Tongue
Mimi Ohio Theatre, Playhouse Square
DANCECleveland presents In the Same Tongue by Dianne McIntyre, a nationally acclaimed choreographer and Cleveland native. In The Same Tongue is a dance tapestry woven in the language of music, movement, and memory. The work highlights the poetry of Obie-winning playwright Ntozake Shange and illuminates the legacy which McIntyre rises from and carries forward.
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Performance Calendar
These listings update the printed edition of the Newsletter Calendar of Events published in Winter, Spring, Summer, and Fall.
Dianne McIntyre Group: In the Same Tongue
Granville – Denison University
November 15 at 7:00PM and November 16 at 2:00 PM 
Sharon Martin Hall
Denison University
Denison Dance Company embodies the avian-flocking, nesting, fluffing feathers, and soaring. Featuring work by guest artist Kiki Williams, faculty Alisha Jihn and Mollie Wolf, with support from professor Marion Ramirez, and live music by resident musician Seth Alexander.
This event is free, but tickets are required.
Cleveland – Abrepaso Flamenco
Nov. 20 & 21st 7:30pm
Abrepaso Flamenco
Ni más / ni menos
Disciples Christian Church
3663 Mayfield Road
Cleveland Heights
This is a bold new interdisciplinary performance that explores the struggle for balance in an increasingly fractured world. Featuring original music by internationally acclaimed composer Adam Ben Ezra, this stripped-down, emotionally raw work comes out of an innovative collaboration between Felise Bagley, (founding member of GroundWorks) and Alice Blumenfeld, a national leader in flamenco.
Doug Varone and Dancers
Columbus – Friday, November 21 @ 7pm 
Doug Varone and Dancers
Mershon Auditorium | 1871 N. High St.
Parking, directions, and visitor info (note that your ticket will get you discounted parking in the Union or Arps Garages): https://wexarts.org/plan-your-visit
More info on the show: https://wexarts.org/performing-arts/doug-varone-and-dancers
Case Western Reserve University’s Department of Dance
Cleveland – November 20 – 22 at 7:30 pm 
Case Western Reserve University’s Department of Dance is pleased to announce this fall’s production of MaDaCol (Mather Dance Collective). Performances are on at Mather Dance Center, 11040 Bellflower Road, on the Case Western Reserve campus in University Circle.
Tickets All tickets are $15 and may be purchased at Mather Dance Center prior to each performance. Cash or check only is accepted upon purchase. Early arrival is suggested due to limited seating. No reservations and no advance sales will be made. For more information on the department, please visit https://case.edu/artsci/dance/
Central Ohio Youth Ballet
November 28-30 and Dec 6 & 7, 2025
Central Ohio Youth Ballet
The Nutcracker Ballet
Nov 28-30 at the Midland Theatre in Newark and Dec 6 & 7 at The Woodward Opera House in Mount Vernon
Tickets: Go to COYB.ORG and click on “tickets” tab
“Central Ohio Youth Ballet invites you to experience the magic of The Nutcracker this holiday season at the beautifully restored Woodward Opera House in Mount Vernon. Now in its 31st season, COYB’s production brings together 50 talented young dancers under the direction of former National Ballet of Canada dancer Robert Cole. With reimagined choreography, enchanting characters, exquisite costumes, and all the wonder of Tchaikovsky’s score, this timeless ballet continues to delight audiences of every generation. Purchase your tickets today for a holiday story you’ll never outgrow.”