Shaker Heights, OH
May 7, 2026
On Friday and Saturday, June 19 -20, 2026 the Shaker Arts Council and Ohio
Contemporary Ballet are pleased to announce a collaboration performance, Ballet
Under the Stars as a part of Heart of the Arts. The event will be held at the OCBallet
Center, located in the same building as The Dealership, 3558 Lee Rd, Shaker
Heights, OH 44120. The performance begins at 7:00pm with an optional free ballet
classes for youth ages 3-12 at 6:00pm. Bring lawn chairs to comfortably enjoy the
performance. The show will go on if it rains. This event is free and open to the
public. For ticket reservations and more information visit
www.shakerartscouncil.org.
Ohio Contemporary Ballet (formerly Verb Ballets) has proudly served Northeast
Ohio for nearly four decades. Based in Cleveland, Ohio, the company brings bold,
inspiring performances to the stage while fostering community both locally and
globally through the transformative power of dance. The company remains dedicated
to pushing the boundaries of contemporary ballet, fostering innovation, and
celebrating the power of dance to connect and inspire. Under the leadership of Dr.
Margaret Carlson, former principal dancer for the original Cleveland Ballet, and
Richard Dickinson, MFA, former Ohio Ballet dancer, OCBallet has earned
recognition as a premier dance company in the region.
Shaker Arts Council’s Heart of the Arts series is supported in part by the residents of
Cuyahoga County through a public grant from Cuyahoga Arts & Culture.
May 7, 2026
On Friday and Saturday, June 19 -20, 2026 the Shaker Arts Council and Ohio
Contemporary Ballet are pleased to announce a collaboration performance, Ballet
Under the Stars as a part of Heart of the Arts. The event will be held at the OCBallet
Center, located in the same building as The Dealership, 3558 Lee Rd, Shaker
Heights, OH 44120. The performance begins at 7:00pm with an optional free ballet
classes for youth ages 3-12 at 6:00pm. Bring lawn chairs to comfortably enjoy the
performance. The show will go on if it rains. This event is free and open to the
public. For ticket reservations and more information visit
www.shakerartscouncil.org.
Ohio Contemporary Ballet (formerly Verb Ballets) has proudly served Northeast
Ohio for nearly four decades. Based in Cleveland, Ohio, the company brings bold,
inspiring performances to the stage while fostering community both locally and
globally through the transformative power of dance. The company remains dedicated
to pushing the boundaries of contemporary ballet, fostering innovation, and
celebrating the power of dance to connect and inspire. Under the leadership of Dr.
Margaret Carlson, former principal dancer for the original Cleveland Ballet, and
Richard Dickinson, MFA, former Ohio Ballet dancer, OCBallet has earned
recognition as a premier dance company in the region.
Shaker Arts Council’s Heart of the Arts series is supported in part by the residents of
Cuyahoga County through a public grant from Cuyahoga Arts & Culture.
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