Department events are sponsored by
James & Michele Marquardt
August
Kate Skarpetowska Open Rehearsal
Saturday, Aug. 25, 2:30pm
Dalton Center, Studio B
WMU Dance’s touring ensemble, Western Dance Project (WDP), rehearses "Tidal Intersections" by guest artist, Kate Skarpetowska which will be performed during their touring season and in the Winter Gala Dance Concert Jan. 25-27 & 31-Feb. 2.
October
Noon Dance Showing
Friday, Oct. 5, Noon
Dalton Center, Studio B
An informal showing of student choreography, works-in-progress, and class presentations by WMU students.
Cat Manturuk Open Rehearsal
Saturday, Oct. 13, 4pm
Dalton Center, Studio B
WMU dance alumna, Cat Manturuk rehearses a new work created for first-year dance students to be performed in the Fall Showcase.
Dancing with the WMU/Kazoo Stars Fundraiser
Saturday, Oct. 27, 7:30pm
Miller Auditorium
Local celebrities and their dance student partners compete to raise money for dance student scholarships.
November
Orchesis Dance Concert
Nov. 7-11
Dalton Center, Studio B
Wed.-Sat. 8pm, Sat. and Sun. 2pm
Orchesis Dance Society presents its annual concert featuring student choreography in a variety of styles.
ACDA and Winter Gala Adjudication
Friday, Nov. 9, Noon
Dalton Center, MMR
An informal showing of choreography and works-in-progress to be considered by WMU dance faculty for inclusion in the Winter Gala Dance Concert and to represent WMU at the American College Dance Association East-Central Regional Conference.
Great Works Dance Project Open Rehearsal
Friday, Nov. 16, 5pm
Dalton Center, Studio B
Guest artist Brett Perry rehearses WMU dancers in this year’s Great Work, "Happy Little Things" by contemporary dance choreographer, Aszure Barton.
Wisteria: A Student Collaborative Project
Friday, Nov. 30, 7pm & 9pm
Dalton Center, MMR
A collaborative project by WMU dance and theatre students. FREE Admission!
December
In the Works with Western Dance Project – Art Hop
Friday, Dec. 7, 6-7pm
Wellspring Theatre
A sneak peek into the dance works of WMU Dance, featuring excerpts of guest artist, faculty, and student works at the Wellspring Theatre in the Epic Center, Downtown Kalamazoo. FREE Admission!
Fall Showcase
Sat., Dec. 8, 3pm & 7pm
Dalton Center, Studio B
Featuring student choreography and performances by first-year dance students, including a work by WMU Alumna Cat Manturuk.
ACDA and Winter Gala Adjudication
Friday, Nov. 9, Noon…………….……Dalton Center, MMR
An informal showing of choreography and works-in-progress to be considered by WMU dance faculty for inclusion in the Winter Gala Dance Concert and to represent WMU at the American College Dance Association East-Central Regional Conference.
Great Works Dance Project Open Rehearsal
Friday, Nov. 16, 5pm……………Dalton Center, Studio B
Guest artist Brett Perry rehearses WMU dancers in this year’s Great Work, Happy Little Things by contemporary dance choreographer, Aszure Barton.
January-February
Winter Gala Dance Concert
Jan. 25, 26, 31 & Feb. 1-2 @ 8pm
Jan. 27 & Feb. 2 @ 2pm
Williams Theatre, WMU
WMU dancers perform works by guest artists, faculty, and students. Featuring the 2018-19 Great Work Happy Little Things by Aszure Barton.
March
Noon Dance Showing
Friday, Mar. 22, Noon
Dalton Center, Studio B
An informal showing of student choreography, works-in-progress, and class presentations by WMU students.
BFA Junior Jury Presentations
Thur. Mar. 28, 8pm
Dalton Center, Studio B
Junior BFA candidates present solo choreography for faculty approval. FREE Admission! Seating is limited.
April
BFA Graduating Presentations
April 12-14
Dalton Center, Studio B
Senior BFA candidates present a concert of their choreography performed by WMU students.
BA Capstones & WDP Wrap Up
Mon. Apr. 16, 8pm
Dalton Center, Studio B
Senior BA candidates present choreographic projects. Western Dance Project says goodbye to 2018-19 and welcomes next year’s company. FREE ADMISSION! Seating is limited.