# Event Details - **Event Name**: Heinz Poll Summer Dance Festival Preview: Ohio Contemporary Ballet - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 18 Jun, 2026 at 06:30 pm – Thu, 18 Jun, 2026 at 08:30 pm - **Event Description**: Enjoy a free concert of dance!About this EventEnjoy a preview performance of the Heinz Poll Summer Dance Festival featuring Ohio Contemporary Ballet, a Northeast Ohio–based professional company known for bold, contemporary works and collaborations. The evening includes short dance vignettes and Q&A with the artists. Sponsored by the City of Akron.Registration requested. FREE.About Ohio Contemporary Ballet:Discover dance in a new light with Ohio Contemporary Ballet, a company that redefines the boundaries of ballet. This captivating professional dance ensemble from Northeast Ohio masterfully blends breathtaking beauty, raw emotion, and unparalleled artistry. Showcasing diverse works that bridge generations and dance styles, the company has earned critical acclaim for its spellbinding performances. International Dance Critic described the company’s performance as “classical ballet infused with a touch of American modern dance.”Comprising eleven dancers from across the United States and Canada, the dancers have been celebrated by critics for emotional depth and technical brilliance. The Plain Dealer raves, “Dashes preconceptions...with keen dramatic power,” while Dance International Magazine praises the company as “confident and polished, the dancers shone.”Don’t miss your chance to experience this extraordinary company on tour—an unforgettable evening of dance awaits! - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/akron/heinz-poll-summer-dance-festival-preview-ohio-contemporary-ballet/100001988849377025 - **Event Categories**: festivals, concerts, music, entertainment, art - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 2 hours - Location: Akron Art Museum - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Akron - **state**: OH - **country**: United States - **location**: Akron Art Museum - **lat**: 41.084168 - **long**: -81.514949 - **full address**: Akron Art Museum, 1 South High Street, Akron, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Heinz Poll Summer Dance Festival Preview: Ohio Contemporary Ballet - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/06942b1a345d9aefcb0f0ba390f79f3231de4df13c3aff2b7f119c8c580c029d-rimg-w1200-h960-dc000000-gmir.jpg?v=1778123400 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Heinz Poll Summer Dance Festival Preview: Ohio Contemporary Ballet being held? - **A:** Heinz Poll Summer Dance Festival Preview: Ohio Contemporary Ballet takes place on Thu, 18 Jun, 2026 at 06:30 pm to Thu, 18 Jun, 2026 at 08:30 pm at Akron Art Museum, 1 South High Street, Akron, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Heinz Poll Summer Dance Festival Preview: Ohio Contemporary Ballet? - **A:** Heinz Poll Summer Dance Festival Preview: Ohio Contemporary Ballet is organized by Akron Art Museum. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Heinz Poll Summer Dance Festival Preview: Ohio Contemporary Ballet is ideal for live music fans, concert-goers, and anyone who enjoys unforgettable performances from their favorite artists in an electric live atmosphere. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Akron, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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