CLEVELAND — More than 170 artists from across the country and Northeast Ohio are set to take over the stage at the ninth annual Cleveland Dance Fest.

The Movement Project is proud to present a dynamic and diverse range of professional works, youth performances, masterclasses and workshops, as well as a virtual gallery of dance films.

The Movement Project’s mission is to challenge perspectives, evoke social change, and bring communities together through the power of movement.

“When we started nine years ago, our goal was to create a place and platform for professional artists in Cleveland to share their work. As well as create an accessible and affordable place for members of the community to come and interact with the artists,” said Megan Gargano, the artistic director of The Movement Project.

This year’s festival will be held at the Ariel La Salle Theater at 823 E. 185th St. in Cleveland. You can find festival tickets and information about virtual masterclasses and galleries here.