SPOTLIGHT ON DANCERS iN NORTHEAST OHiO

Dance is an art form that thrives slightly under the radar compared to visual art or theater in Northeast Ohio. A professional career is demanding on a dancer’s body, requires years of training, often starting at a young age, and usually relies on a touch of luck to be successful. Moreover, it entails mental challenges inherent to all creative crafts, which have been further intensified by the COVID-19 pandemic. In this annual fall stage issue of Canvas, we highlight a few talented and dedicated dancers – each associated with di erent local companies – who proudly call Cleveland home.