Cleveland Dance Fest 2026

BEFORE NOVEMBER 11TH

• Email Megan at cdf@themovementproject.org

FESTIVAL WEEKEND (STARTING NOVEMBER 11TH)

• Text or Call (Assistant Stage Manager) - Coming Soon

• Please do not email, phone only during festival weekend. Thank you!

• September 1st - Program Info/Production Notes Form

• September 1st - Submit Sound File

• October 19th - Rehearsal Footage of Full Piece (with full cast)

• October 19th - Master Class Sign-up Form (must be completed by each cast member) - all classes are free!

• August 1st - Book Rehearsal Hours

• October 1st - Program Info/Production Notes Form Due

• October 1st - Submit Sound File

• November 2nd - Rehearsal Footage of Full Piece (with full cast) Due

LOCATION

Main Entrance for Guests & Artists: Playhouse Square, 1375 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, Ohio 44115

• How to Enter (Main Entrance): Idea Center at Playhouse Square (Front entrance off of Euclid Ave., under the chandelier)

Additional Entrance for TMP Staff & CDF Artists ONLY: 1410 Dodge Ct, Cleveland, Ohio 44114

• How to Enter (Additional Entrance): Back entrance to the Idea Center (closer option for those parking in the back of the building (artists only)

PERFORMANCES

• Idea Center in the Westfield Studio Theatre

MASTER CLASSES

• Idea Center in the Gund Dance Studio

PARKING

• Lot & Garage Parking (As we get closer to CDF, TMP will provide detailed information on public parking options.)

TMP has put together a list of local airbnb’s, hotels, food, coffee shops for artists. Please let us know if you have any questions.

• LODGING & FOOD NEAR CDF

Are you a visiting artist who is looking for a place to stay with a fellow CDF artist? Or are you a Cleveland artist who is able to offer a place for a fellow CDF artist to stay?

• Submit this FORM by August 1st so we can help connect artists with each other.