Heinz Poll Summer Dance Festival

The Heinz Poll Summer Dance Festival presents Verb Ballets at Goodyear Metro Park on July 30 & 31, 2021. The summer park performances will feature Heinz Poll’s, Triptych. The classical ballet not seen in Akron in over 30 years features contemporary overtones highlighting exquisite pointe plus other selections on the program. Guests are invited to bring blankets and/or a chair. On stage children’s dance activities led by The University of Akron Dance Institute start at 7:45pm.

Master class

Masterclass taught by Richard Dickinson, Associate Artistic Director of Verb Ballets for students at intermediate or higher level and professionals presented by the Heinz Poll Summer Dance Festival. Advance registration required by email with Jane Startzman at here. $10/person fee due at class time.

Photo: Bill Naiman