Inlet Dance Theatre at Akron's Heinz Poll Summer Dance Festival
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Inlet Dance Theatre will perform at the Heinz Poll Summer Dance Festival with performances on Friday, August 8 & Saturday August 8, 2026 at Firestone Park in Akron!
Main performance begins at 8:45pm, with an interactive pre-show children's program starting at 7:45pm. Heinz Poll Summer Dance Festival performances are FREE and open to all! It is recommended to bring a lawn chair or blanket. Pro tip: pack a picnic to share with friends!
About the Company:
Inlet Dance Theatre, founded in 2001 by Founder and Executive/Artistic Director Bill Wade, is one of the region’s most exciting professional contemporary dance companies with roots in American Modern Dance. Inlet embodies his longstanding belief that dance viewing, training, and performing experiences may serve as tools to bring about personal growth and development. During our 25-year history, we have transformed from a small dance company with local impact into a celebrated organization that impacts people on an international level. https:/inletdance.org/
About the Festival:
Now in its 52nd season, the Heinz Poll Summer Dance Festival was established to honor the legacy of Heinz Poll--the founding artistic director of Ohio Ballet. The Festival presents free public dance performances by acclaimed regional and national companies each summer in Akron parks. Each performance leaves audience members with a unique dance experience, reflecting the common thread of Poll's commitment to the highest artistic standards. Sponsored by the City of Akron, the Heinz Poll Summer Dance Festival aims to connect with the community through dance! http://akrondancefestival.org/
Main performance begins at 8:45pm, with an interactive pre-show children's program starting at 7:45pm. Heinz Poll Summer Dance Festival performances are FREE and open to all! It is recommended to bring a lawn chair or blanket. Pro tip: pack a picnic to share with friends!
About the Company:
Inlet Dance Theatre, founded in 2001 by Founder and Executive/Artistic Director Bill Wade, is one of the region’s most exciting professional contemporary dance companies with roots in American Modern Dance. Inlet embodies his longstanding belief that dance viewing, training, and performing experiences may serve as tools to bring about personal growth and development. During our 25-year history, we have transformed from a small dance company with local impact into a celebrated organization that impacts people on an international level. https:/inletdance.org/
About the Festival:
Now in its 52nd season, the Heinz Poll Summer Dance Festival was established to honor the legacy of Heinz Poll--the founding artistic director of Ohio Ballet. The Festival presents free public dance performances by acclaimed regional and national companies each summer in Akron parks. Each performance leaves audience members with a unique dance experience, reflecting the common thread of Poll's commitment to the highest artistic standards. Sponsored by the City of Akron, the Heinz Poll Summer Dance Festival aims to connect with the community through dance! http://akrondancefestival.org/
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Where is it happening?
Firestone Park, 198 N Firestone Blvd, Akron, OH 44301-20ND, United States
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