2023-2024 Season
Detroit Dance City Festival
This is a preliminary schedule. All dates are subject to change.
College Showcase Performance
September 9, TBA
No reservations necessary.
WMU Student Dance Concert
Featuring and produced by students
Dalton Center, Studio B
October 27, 7:30 p.m.
October 28, 2:00 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.
October 29, 2:00 p.m.
The WMU Student Dance Concert is the annual showcase that is produced, performed, and choreographed by students here at WMU. Through this show, we share individual student choreography of all genres, as well as the current repertory of the many performance-based registered student organizations on campus.
Great Works Residency with Jae Man Joo
Open rehearsal
Dalton Center, Multimedia Room
November 18, 4:00 p.m.
No reservations necessary.
In The Works with Western Dance Project
Kalamazoo Art Hop
Epic Center, Downtown Kalamazoo
December 1, 6:00 p.m.
No reservations necessary.
Winter Gala Dance Concert
Shaw Theatre, Gilmore Theatre Complex
February 9, 7:30 p.m.
February 10, 2:00 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.*
*Join Partners in Dance for the Toast for the Talent fundraising soiree prior to the 7:30pm performance!
February 11, 2:00 p.m.
Ebony Vision Dance Ensemble Showcase
Featuring and produced by students
Dalton Center, Studio B
February 23, 7:30 p.m.
February 24, 2:00 p.m.
February 24, 7:30 p.m.
This Student Dance Concert will feature performances by the RSO Ebony Vision and curated work by student choreographers.
BFA Graduating Presentations
Dalton Center, Dance Studio B
April 10, 7:30pm
April 11, 7:30pm
April 12, 7:30pm
April 13, 2:00pm & 7:30pm
April 14, 2:00pm
NOTE: These performances feature different material and performers - if you are hoping to see a certain performer, please confirm their performance dates and times before purchasing tickets.
Senior Capstone Showcase and Western Dance Project Final Showing
The Dance Senior Capstone Showcase is the culminating project for students completing the Bachelor of Arts in Dance degree. Student projects include live dance performance, dance for film projects, and presentations of scholarly and creative research.
April 20 - 2:00pm, Dalton Center, Dance Studio B
Western Dance Project (WDP) is a touring dance company that provides a professional dance experience for students who are passionate about performing and further developing their craft as a dancer. This performance features guest artist works by Kia Smith and Terk Lewis.
April 20 - 5:00pm, Dalton Center, Dance Studio B