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Staff Members Mary Verdi-Fletcher, President/Founding Artistic Director G. Michael Bargas, Operations & Marketing Manager Rebecca Burcher, Assistant School Coordinator Kelly Clymer, Social Media Coordinator Rebecca Fleisher, Administrative Assistant Dana A. Kuhn, Manager of Development & Communications Catherine Meredith, Rehearsal Director Emma Parker, School Coordinator Sara Lawrence-Sucato, Tour Manager Company Members Colin Bolthouse, Kelly Clymer, Tanya Ewell, Rebecca Fleisher, Kristin Knabel, Kevin Marr II, William MacNeil, Emily Schwarting, Sara Lawrence-Sucato, Demarco Sleeper, Mary Verdi-Fletcher, Ja’Vaughn White, Lianne Zydowicz Board Members Suzanne M. Joseph, Chair Bob Marx Meredith L. King, Vice Chair Brian Pritchard Stephen H. Spaeth, Treasurer Janice McCullough Ridgeway David S. Lockman, Secretary Mickie McGraw Kerry M. Agins Mary Verdi-Fletcher, Wendy Campbell President/Founding Artistic Director The Organization The Donna L. Flynt John Voso, Jr. Stacy Gay John Wright Thomas P. Gilligan Advisory Board Member Maria Jukic Kevin Rhodes Brian J. Jungeberg Kevin M. Kuhn Emeritus Karen Lazar William Dorsky Rabbi Michael A. Oppenheimer Teachers from the School of Dancing Wheels Mary Verdi-Fletcher, Emma Parker, Kelly Clymer, Brittany Kaplan, Gabriella Martinez, Sara Lawerence-Sucato, Kevin Marr, Catherine Meredith, Demarco Sleeper, Shannon Sterne, Lianne Zydowicz The Chair of the Board

uzanne Joseph S We are committed to continuing the legacy of the past 35 years and to focusing the passion of our committed to continuing the legacy of the past 35 years are We Wheels the artistic quality and compelling message of inclusion that Dancing organization to provide exemplifies. As exciting as the past year has been, in the upcoming year, we will continue to implement board implement board will continue to we has been, in the upcoming year, as the past year As exciting sustainable corporate partnershipsand international in our local more while creating initiatives development critical for the arts, will continue to support and we remains and government communities. Foundation We of contributions. levels with the hopes of sustaining current both old and new relationships cultivate and our earned revenue, our audiences, increase that will broaden in development new initiatives several have Access. Center for Integrated World as the solidify our reputation The Dancing Wheels Company is recognized as the first professional dance company in America to pioneer professional dance company as the first recognized is Wheels Company Dancing The of being launched the process we disabilities, and this year the integration of dancers with and without our by work After much hard and Arts Dance Access. Center for Integrated World as the recognized our newwe unveiled logo, strengthened Foundation, dedicated staff and with the support of the our website. materials, and improved our marketing After 35 years we looked back with joy as so many gathered on May 14th for the grand celebration of “35 14th for the grand celebration of “35 on May as so many gathered looked back with joy we After 35 years friends, artists and all our supporters family, brought This event on the River. Windows at Alive” & Stayin’ Wheels founder and artistic director, vision and leadership of Dancing the inspired together to recognize amazing that created the talent and energy of our dancers, and the many choreographers Verdi-Fletcher, Mary the years! of dance over expressions The year 2016 marks the 35th anniversary of Dancing Wheels Company & School. During these years, the During these Wheels Company & School. the 35th anniversaryDancing year 2016 marks of The disabilities. This past and adults with and without million children five has servedCompany and School over Fletcher, Verdi Mary staff and inspiring leader, continued as our dedicated the energy and commitment year beyond. and area the art Cleveland the brought audiences throughout of dance to students and Dear Friends, Dear Wheels Dancing Trustees, of Board Chairperson, Dear Friends:

The 2015/2016 season is one that we will not soon forget. Being our 35th anniversary season and the 25th anniversary of the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act, we experienced events and memories that will last a lifetime. We created six new works (all world premieres) right here in , we collaborated with incredible artists, we launched our new branding image, and yes of course, celebrated like it was 1980!

We began the season with a “Best of Accessible Cleveland” ADA luncheon in conjunction with the InterContinental Hotel. It was an amazing experience for us to host our keynote speaker Judith Heumann, an incredible advocate and an old friend of mine who works for the federal government in international affairs as it relates to persons with disabilities. Our media host Monica Robbins, a passionate and knowledgeable emcee, graciously brought the program full circle. This event was followed by ADA Cleveland’s daylong event with over 35 disability service organizations and hundreds of participants at . We were proud to perform with both the Company and the kids enrolled in our summer camp. I was also privileged to give an address recapping the societal environment prior to the passage of the ADA.

October was truly unbelievable!! We created an “Arts for All Parade” and gathering at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame to launch our new branding as the World Center for Integrated Dance & Arts Access. As if that wasn’t enough, we celebrated the ADA with the “Lasting Legacy Concert & Tour” featuring newly created works from Mark Tomasic, Catherine Meredith, Sara Swenson, and Heidi Latsky, and restaged works from David Rousseve and Dianne McIntryre. The concert, held at the illustrious at , was an evening filled with passion, artistry-- even humor. Mark Tomasic toasted the year and all that has been accomplished over the past 35. The weeks that followed included many tours of the “Lasting Legacy Concert” and even a flash mob at Public Hall to celebrate Cleveland’s Disability Awareness Day.

November brought about one of those marvelous experiences that doesn’t often come our way. In celebration once again of the ADA and our 35th anniversary, Dancing Wheels was commissioned by the Canton Symphony to create a new dance work to an original score and to perform it together at their home in Canton. Choreographer Robert Wesner created the new work entitled “Lightfall” and it joyously all came together with artistry and passion from the more than 100 artists involved. Founding Artistic Director Artistic Founding Our seasons never skip a beat when it comes to touring. Our wheels are always in motion with 14 Company / members and we have even achieved three performances in three different cities all at the same time. We take pride in our ability to bring our performances to the masses and appeal to a very wide range of audiences in venues across America. From guest appearances, full mainstage performances, and corporate events, we have entertained more than 5 million audience members since our inception in 1980. Between the touring, we once again hosted our “Night at the Races” event in February which achieved record highs in attendance and fundraising-- thanks to all of our fun fans who supported this annual event! In the spring our tours continued throughout the nation, but came back home for a warm and welcoming performance for Chagrin Arts in Chagrin Falls.

The School of Dancing Wheels’ expansive residencies and classes kept our teachers busier than ever, taking on new schools and expanding our teacher training. We successfully conducted our first 2-day/3-session teacher training in conjunction with Cleveland State University’s dance department. Interested participants came from around the State and outside of to learn and grow in the methodologies of physically integrated dance.

The celebrations for 35th anniversary season concluded in rare form when the “35 & Stayin Alive” theme brought energy and synergy to the Nautica Complex! The night was filled with gaming, an outstanding silent auction that generated a record-high in donations, a fast and furious dance performance by the Company & School (intertwined with messages from the choreographers who created the ), and a light show that not only lit up the space but all 20 cakes atop each table. Party goers danced the night away to the fabulous The President sound of Kyle Primus and the K Street Band. It was a huge undertaking, but with the support of our board members, table hosts, events committee members, staff and dancers, I can truly say that it will be one of those events that you wonder how it can be topped. Our supporters keep saying it was the “best ever”! In the spirit of onward and upward thinking, this coming season brings us the world premiere performance of “Labyrinth” at Cain Park on August 12, choreographed by our very own Dezare Foster. There will be the return of “The Snowman”, both on tour to Toledo and at home at the Saint Ignatius Breen Center from December 1-3. We will be unveiling virtual dance classes, a unique improvisational chamber concert with two inventive musicians, another fun-filled “Night at the Races”, and a spring fling that will keep us “Forever Young.”

We love bringing new and innovative performances to our audiences, we thrive on making our events “the best ever!”, we look for new ideas and discoveries from those of you who have wide and diverse experiences, and we never take for granted the true dedication and ongoing support from all of you who believe that we can achieve. Achieve through our artistry, our desire to educate and inspire, and our ability to rise to great heights for more than three decades.

We became the World Center for Integrated Dance & Art Access this year and in doing so, we have opened the doors of possibilities globally to throngs of people with and without disabilities and are truly at the cusp of changing the face of equality in the arts for millions throughout the world.

With true appreciation and devotion to our quest of arts for all,

Mary Verdi-Fletcher President/Founding Artistic Director Mary Verdi-Fletcher, America’s first professional wheelchair dancer, founded The Dancing Wheels Company in 1980 in Cleveland, Ohio. Having been born with spina bifida, Mary wanted to open the doors of opportunity for people with disabilities who wanted to pursue their goals on an equal ground with their non-disabled peers. Mary always wanted to be a professional dancer, and was not going to let her disability stand in her way. The Dancing Wheels Company was formed to employ professionally-trained dancers, with and without disabilities. In their first year alone, the Company garnered immediate acceptance and was in high demand, with Mary and her troupe presenting more than 72 performances. They traveled the globe performing, advocating disability awareness, and entertaining more than 100,000 people each year.

Ten years later, The Dancing Wheels Company joined forces with the Cleveland to create Cleveland Ballet Dancing Wheels, becoming a unique co-venture for a major ballet company that continued for nearly a decade. Today, The Dancing Wheels Company & School is housed under Professional Flair, Inc., a 501(c) (3) arts/disability organization established by a board of directors in 1989. Thirty-four years ago, this concept was uncharted territory in the world of dance, but Mary’s passion and perseverance has revolutionized the idea of dance and the notion of who should or could participate. Dancing Wheels is proud to convey this message of inclusion and accessibility. Our mission involves several principles and goals:

• To develop activities between individuals with and without disabilities that expand opportunities for integration in the arts.

• To dispel negative myths and stereotypes of individuals with disabilities in professional careers, primarily in the arts.

• To offer individuals with disabilities positive role models that are motivated, independent, creative and successful.

• To instill a greater understanding and level of professionalism in individuals with and without disabilities.

Since its beginning, The Dancing Wheels Company’s compelling performances and educational out- reach programming have conveyed the philosophy of inclusive arts and reached audiences of over five million people worldwide with school assembly programs, workshops, residencies, and mainstage concert performances worldwide. The Company has also had the distinguished honor to represent our work at international festivals and conferences in Poland, Guatemala, British Columbia, Trinidad and the Czech Republic. The Company has been featured on CNN, “” and on the ABC television special “Christopher Reeve, A Celebration of Hope.”

As the Dancing Wheels Company gained recognition as America’s first physically integrated dance company, numerous requests were received from families whose children with disabilities had no resource for arts and recreational programs. The School of Dancing Wheels was established in 1990 in response to this overwhelming need in the community, and continues to serve as Ohio’s only inclusive multi-arts school. We serve populations that have limited access to arts activities, with a significant focus on children with disabilities, youth-at-risk, and those from socio-economic challenges.

The values of the Dancing Wheels organization can best be summed up by the following statement: “If dance is an expression of the human spirit, then it is best expressed by people of all abilities.” The values of Dancing Wheels Company & School are: History, Mission & Values Mission History, • Enlightening: A unifying expression of movement for all

• Inspiring: The human body has no limitations

• Attitude Changing: Helping the mind and body soar

• Unique: Seeing Dancing Wheels is believing

• Creative: Dance is all about communications Contributed & Earned RevEnue The Dancing Wheels Company & School’s contributed revenue budget includes: corporate and individual contributions, board donations, and fundraising events (benefits). The three major fundraising events for the 2015/16 season were the annual campaign, the 7th Annual “Night at the Races” and the 35th Annual Gala.

This season’s annual campaign was a tremendous success raising $10,616. This was a 57.5% increase over the previous year.

This year’s “Night at the Races” realized a 22.7% increase over the previous year bringing in a total of $10,836. The over 200 guests bet on video horse races, purchased raffle tickets including the prize of the night - “A Bucket of Booze”. Monies raised benefited educational and outreach programming throughout reaching over 5,500 children and adults with and without disabilities. Funds How We Raise

The Annual Gala, “35 & Stayin’ Alive”, was a celebration to remember! The evening raised $44,874 which was a 26.8% increase over the previous year. As in past years, money was raised through a silent auction, individual and corporate donations. This year a casino was added to the event which raised additional funds without cannibalizing other classifications.

Below is a pie chart with a breakdown of contributed and earned revenue for the 2015/16 season. The Dancing Wheels Company & School celebrated the 25th Anniversary of Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and kicked-off their 35th Anniversary Season on July 9, 2015 with the “Best of Accessible Cleveland” luncheon and awards. Monica Robins, an Emmy award winning reporter for WKYC-TV3, emceed the afternoon which included a keynote address by Judith Heumann, Special Advisor for International Disability Rights at the U.S. Department of State.

The luncheon concluded with an awards ceremony honoring the , Progressive Insurance and Justin Bachman for their exemplary work in making their workplaces and surroundings accessible and welcoming to all.

In October, the Company launched their “Lasting Legacy” tour with a World Premiere at the Allen Theatre in Cleveland, Ohio. The concert paid homage to the historic ADA law by reflecting on its five core themes: employment, education, transportation, communication and public access. Choreographers Heidi Latsky, Sarah Swenson, Mark Tomasic, Dianne McIntyre, David Rousseve and Catherine Meredith were chosen from a nationwide search to create works that portrayed the history, evolution, and the importance of each theme in their own creative and impactful approaches. The Company then set off on a 26 city tour of the in U.S. in nine states reaching over 20,000 people.

The Company returned home in November to perform with the Canton Symphony Orchestra in Canton, Ohio. The live performance was the first time these two organizations performed on stage together. The Company performed two pieces: “Walls of Glass,” danced to Mahler’s Adagietto from Symphony No. 5, and “Lightfall,” set to Stephen Melillo’s “Lightfall” Symphony. The evening ended with a standing ovation from a sold out crowd!

At the end of January, the Company taught a two-day master class at Cleveland State University. This physically integrated dance workshop, based on the previously published manual by Dancing Wheels Company & School, was for educators who work with students with disabilities. Cleveland State is now added to our growing list of universities were we have offered accreditation programs: Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, Ohio State, Mercyhurst and the University of Wisconsin Whitewater.

In April, the Dancing Wheels Company was hosted by Chagrin Arts to present excepts from the “Lasting Legacy” concert at the Chagrin Falls Performing Arts Center. Additionally, the Company conducted a workshop and a performance for students at the Chagrin Falls Middle School as part of their Arts Day.

“35 & Stayin’ Alive” was the theme for the annual gala celebration at Windows on the River on May 14, 2016. Welcome to the 80’s – the era of the Rubik’s Cube, shoulder pads, “Dallas,” big hair, and the birth of Physically Integrated Dance in America. This commemorative event took guests on a musical journey with excerpts from some of the Company’s most notable performances. Former dancers and choreographers were invited back to reunite in this joyous celebration. Mr. & Mrs. Jerry and Marilyn Schneider were the Honorary Co-Chairs, Ms. Jan Jones, former co-host of the Morning Exchange and P.M. Magazine was the Celebrity Host and Ms. Barbara Robinson, a true devotee and champion of the arts, was the Honoree. The evening included a lively gaming casino, dinner, a totally awesome array of silent auction items and the high energy sounds of Kyle Primous and the K Street Band.

It has been an amazing year! The organization rebranded itself as the World Center for Integrated Dance. The Cleveland Foundation provided funding to create a new logo, marketing materials and a responsive designed website. The logo and website were unveiled at the gala celebration, so the Dancing Wheels Company & School has positioned itself for the future. Recently, Mary Verdi-Fletcher attended a symposium in with other integrated dance companies and a subsequent DanceUSA conference in Dallas where training of dancers with disabilities was on the forefront of discussion. Our training methods were validated by our peers as being a leading model in the field of integrated dance. Providing Equal Access to the Arts Furthering the mission of inclusive arts and recreation opportunities for all, the School of Dancing Wheels proudly opened its doors in 1990. Our state-of-the-art studios were soon regarded as a world-class training center for dancers, choreographers and educators. The School offers an exciting array of weekly classes, workshops, residency and community programs for adults and children with and without disabilities.

During the 2015/16 Season, the School reached over 5,500 children and adults through our inclusive programing and student performances. Participating organizations included:

Oliver H. Perry Elementary School St. Rocco School Metrohealth System Laurel School Youth Challenge Old Trail School Murray Ridge School United Cerebral Palsy Almira Pre-K Program Lorain County Schools (Palm and Garfield) Julie Billiart School On Your Toes Dance Studio Crestview Performing Arts Centers Adult Activity Centers (East Cleveland, Rocky River)

Although all of outreach programs provide positive and enriching results for participants, there are several that should be highlighted: Almira Pre-K Program At Almira Academy the pre-K students aimed for an enjoyable dance class that teaches each student proper behavior skills in a fun setting. These students met once a week to work on rhythmic movement and storytelling skills. The students worked on how to follow directions during warm-up, express self-movement through storytelling and awareness of dance space in the classroom. Classroom teachers were involved in this residency by assisting students to stand in the correct line, discipline/manage behavior if needed, help the students with movement, and provided costumes for performance. During the first semester the theme was Pop Rock and Roll where the students danced to both current and past pop music. In the spring semester our performance theme was “Better When I’m Dancin”, where the students performed for their teachers, family and friends at the end of the residency. The students have fun working with their peers and performing for the audience.

During this residency I had the privilege to work with preschool students. Preschool is a fun age to work with and I always have fun working with the younger students. During my time at Almira, one student that I noticed was Sebastian. In the beginning of the residency Sebastian struggled to behave in dance class and always caused distractions for his other classmates. His behavior choices lead to time out and his peers losing their focus. To control this situation, Sebastian began to stand in the front line for class. By standing closer where he could see the teacher, he followed along to warm-ups and learned his dance routine. By the end of the residency, Sebastian’s behavior improved and he showed more participation in class. This demonstrates when a child misbehaves they learn about consequences. Sebastian did not want to be in time out where he could not participate in dance class. I am proud of Sebastian and hope this experience leads him to better behavior for other adults. Julie Billiart School At Julie Billiart School we hope students learn ways to make a difference in their community through dance. This semester the students in fourth grade came together once a week to work on a residency called “Lasting Legacy”. Each week the students learned about the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the five elements of the law. The students completed fun homework assignments and learned based on the elements. Each class was instructed with warm-up techniques/translations and creating movement for their five ADA dances. Classroom teachers played a major role in this residency where they were active in helping their students strive for the best. They assisted their students to complete their homework on time, suggested how to make assignments work for each student, and help manage behavior if needed. At the end of this residency the students had the opportunity to present what they created in a showcase for their parents, teachers, and peers. During this residency I had the privilege to work with fourth grade students. One student that I noticed developed confidence about wearing hearing aids was Julia. Julia is a student who is hard of hearing. On the first day of class, Julia asked me what was behind my ears and the box necklace around my neck. I explained to her they were my hearing aids and FM system. Her face showed happiness that she met someone with hearing aids just like herself. Julia was excited to tell me about the new hearing aids she was purchasing and how she also has an FM system. After the final performance, Julia’s mother approached me and thanked me for talking to Julia about my hearing aids. Julia’s mom said it made a big difference and meant a lot that she has an adult she can learn from that is going through the same experience. As a person who is hard of hearing, it means a lot when I can inspire my students as much as they inspire me. Murray Ridge School At Murray Ridge we strive for an enjoyable dance class for each student which teaches them how to work with their peers in a large group. This semester the students in grades PreK-12 came together once a week to work on a residency called “Lasting Legacy”. Each class was instructed with warm-up techniques and translations, across the floor progressions, and combining movements/acting into a final dance routine. The classroom teachers and aids were active in helping their students by using hand over hand techniques, keeping the students in the correct formations, and helping manage behavior if needed. During the time of this residency, students learned about the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the five elements. Each class was paired with an element where they learned a dance to represent that element. At the end of the residency the students had the opportunity to showcase what they learned about the ADA to their peers, teachers, and parents.

During this residency I had the privilege to work with Preschool through 12th grade classes. One student that I noticed was Jose because he had a shy personality when I first met him. He stood out to me during the time I was at Murray Ridge because he never wanted to participate in class. Jose’s teacher mentioned that he does not speak much English and does not like to participate in new activities until he understands what they are. Each week when Jose came to class I would ask him about his day and if he would like to participate in class. For few classes Jose attended, he just watched. One day during class, I had to rearrange plans because of having class in a smaller space. I set up chairs in a circle for the students. When Jose came to class that day he sat in the circle with the rest of his peers. Jose participated in class following along in warmup, rhythm activities, and tried learning the ADA choreography. After class I asked Jose if he enjoyed class and he responded with a smile. Jose’s aid mentioned this was the first time he wanted to participate in an activity on his own and had a great time. This demonstrated how using a circle of chairs where all students are positioned at the same eye level and see each other can help students participate in class. I am proud of Jose choosing to participate in class and hope this leads him to participating in other activities at school. St. Rocco School During the spring of 2016 the students in kindergarten through fourth grade came together once a week to work on a residency called “Lasting Legacy”. Each week the students learned about the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) through engaging class activities, fun homework assignments, and movement exercises. Each class was instructed with warm-up techniques/translations and creating movement for their ADA dances. Each grade was paired with one of the five ADA elements where they learned choreography to represent their element. Classroom teachers played a major role in this residency where they were active in encouraging their students to complete their homework assignments, demonstrate/manage appropriate behavior, and participate in class. At the end of this residency the students showcased their final work to their parents, teachers, and peers. During this residency I had the privilege to work with kindergarten through fourth grade classes. One student who developed better behavior in class was Sophia. She would come to class in the morning constantly crying which was very disruptive for the teacher. Her teacher would have to remove her from the classroom until she became remain calm. Due to her behavior, getting Sophia to focus in class when she was reinforced with the word “no” presented difficulties for myself, her teacher, and the other students. Her behavior lead to many distractions in class that lead to other students losing their focus. In order to control this situation, I provided Sophia with the lead role of representing what they had learned about their class element from the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA); communication. Sophia auditioned for the part and I right away saw her confidence and leadership for this role. When I gave her the role she was excited and began to practice. Sophia’s speaking role discussed how her class learned American Sign Language, demonstrated techniques we use when teaching a person who is deaf how to dance, how to turn the movement into pantomime, and taught the audience how to say thank you in sign language. Sophia would come back to class with her paper ready to practice her role. By taking the role as a class leader to discuss communication, I saw a positive change in her behavior - no more crying or causing disruptions in class. Sophia is an example of how students who are given an important role in class can mature into class leaders and reinforce good behavior choices. I am proud of Sophia and delighted to see it helped her behavior mature, leading her to make better choices for herself and her classmates. Oliver H. Perry Elementary School The School of Dancing Wheels visited Oliver H Perry Elementary School in for the first time this year! Dancing Wheels spent 13 weeks working with the 5th graders on “Catalyst in Motion,” a residency focused on Newton’s Three Laws of Motion. Students learned the wording of the three laws then using their own bodies, partnering skills, and movement concepts grew to understand the laws in a new way. This kinesthetic learning helped the students approach material in a different way that held great success. Their teacher, Ms. Ryan said: The kids loved all of the activities and truly looked forward to you coming every single week. Even though the class moaned when they received the “homework” assignment, they always made sure I remembered to pass it out! They have proven their transfer of knowledge when they were able to take Newton’s laws and apply them to a standardized test question. Not only were you teaching them science concepts, but you also expected them to work together as well as trust and support one another. These positive social interactions are something my students desperately struggle with on a daily basis. At one point, the Art teacher from the building walked into the gym and made the comment, “lookat them working together!” Again, words cannot express enough thanks for this great experience.

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The Dancing Wheels Company & School would like to acknowledge the volunteers from Hyland Software and Cleveland State University who helped to repaint our offices.