VERB BALLETS Saturday, August 19, 2017 - 8:00 pm Evans Amphitheater FREE ADMISSION to concert (no ticket necessary) "Craft Wines" Wine Tasting $10, 6:30-7:45 pm, Evans Courtyard FREE PARKING SHUTTLE SERVICE *************************** Verb Ballets celebrates their 30th anniversary by featuring highlights of dances from previous years along with a new work for the 2017-18 season by Tommie-Waheed Evans. Choreographers that will be featured include Heinz Poll, Anthony Krutzkamp and Pamela Pribisco. A contemporary ballet company, Verb presents dynamic programming through bold artistry, unique styles and technical excellence that captivates a broad audience. Under the direction of Dr. Margaret Carlson, Producing Artistic Director, and Richard Dickinson, MFA, Associate Director, the company will present a season that ignites passion in the energy, beauty and athleticism of dance. Critics have hailed Verb Ballets as “Dashes preconceptions ...with keen dramatic power” -The Plain Dealer; "(Verb) is dance magnifique” - The Examiner; “confident and polished, Verb's dancers shone” - Dance International Magazine. Verb Ballets cultivates dance appreciation and nurtures wellness through movement in community dance classes, school residencies, senior outreach, library programs, master classes and college course partnerships. Verb Ballets has also been named one of Five Great Tiny Troupes in America by Dance Magazine and was one of the 25 dance companies in America to watch. More Info below.