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Mavis Staples, Ballet Hispanico and Theater Ninjas

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Today Dee Perry looks back on the legendary career of Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Mavis Staples as she gets ready for her Black History Monthgig at the Rock Halltomorrow night. Also Dee meets Ballet Hispanicoartistic director Tina Ramirezprior to her troupe's performance at PlayhouseSquare co-presented by DanceCleveland and Cuyahoga Community College. And Dee introduces us to the local stage warriors known as the Theater Ninjas.

Photo by Chris Strong

Dave DeOreo is coordinating producer for Ideastream Public Media’s arts and culture team.