Cabaret Nights Revue
July 14 & Aug. 11
Parisian dancers, expressive choreography and intricate costumes make this authentic celebration of the classic cabaret a must-see. Playhouse Square, Kennedy’s Theatre, 1501 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, playhousesquare.com
Body of Work: Dialogues on Dance
July 24
Renowned contemporary choreographer Pam Tanowitz welcomes guests for a behind-the-scenes look, complete with conversation and demonstration at how a show develops. Playhouse Square, Allen Theatre, 1407 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, dancecleveland.org
Verb Ballets at Heinz Poll Summer Dance Festival
July 27-29
Among other works, Verb dances Heinz Poll’s famous take on Ravel’s Bolero, a propulsive piece that comes to an intense crescendo. Firestone Park, 1480 Girard St., Akron, akrondancefestival.org