Schedule of Events
Winter Gala Dance Concert
Friday, Feb. 13, 2026 — 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026 — 2 to 4 p.m.
Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026 — 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Sunday, Feb. 15, 2026 — 2 to 4 p.m.
Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026 — 2 to 4 p.m.
Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026 — 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Sunday, Feb. 15, 2026 — 2 to 4 p.m.
Gilmore Theatre Complex
The annual Winter Gala Dance Concert is the highlight of the year, featuring a broad variety of work by faculty and guest choreographers, performed by WMU’s talented dance students in a full-stage production. This year's concert features original work by Great Works choreographer Peter Chu.
Ebony Vision – Student Dance Concert
Friday, Feb. 27, 2026 — 7:30 to 9 p.m.
Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026 — 2 to 3:30 p.m.
Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026 — 7:30 to 9 p.m.
Sunday, March 1, 2026 — 2 to 3:30 p.m.
Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026 — 2 to 3:30 p.m.
Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026 — 7:30 to 9 p.m.
Sunday, March 1, 2026 — 2 to 3:30 p.m.
Dalton Center
An inspired student-produced concert from student organization Ebony Vision, showcasing choreography and performance that centers creative voices and experiences of students of color.
Spring Noon Dance Showing
March 20
12 to 1 p.m.
Dalton Center
Another dose of midday inspiration - short-form dance performances by WMU students that challenge your senses and wake up your day. All the energy of the studio, in a bite-sized lunchtime performance.
WMU Dance BFA Junior Jury Presentation
March 22
4 to 5:30 p.m.
Dalton Center
Bachelor of Fine Arts juniors in dance present their Junior Juries, a key milestone in the program showcasing their technical and artistic growth.
BFA Senior Graduating Presentation
Friday, April 10, 2026 — 7:30 to 9 p.m.
Saturday, April 11, 2026 — 2 to 3:30 p.m.
Saturday, April 11, 2026 — 7:30 to 9 p.m.
Sunday, April 12, 2026 — 2 to 3:30 p.m.
Friday, April 17, 2026 — 7:30 to 9 p.m.
Saturday, April 18, 2026 — 2 to 3:30 p.m.
Saturday, April 18, 2026 — 7:30 to 9 p.m.
Sunday, April 19, 2026 — 2 to 3:30 p.m.
Saturday, April 11, 2026 — 2 to 3:30 p.m.
Saturday, April 11, 2026 — 7:30 to 9 p.m.
Sunday, April 12, 2026 — 2 to 3:30 p.m.
Friday, April 17, 2026 — 7:30 to 9 p.m.
Saturday, April 18, 2026 — 2 to 3:30 p.m.
Saturday, April 18, 2026 — 7:30 to 9 p.m.
Sunday, April 19, 2026 — 2 to 3:30 p.m.
Dalton Center
A culminating celebration of the Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance students, this event showcases seniors’ capstone works and solo performances, marking the transition from student to professional with artistry that is both deeply personal and performance-ready.
Western Dance Project Concert
Thursday, April 23, 2026 — 7:30 to 9 p.m.
Friday, April 24, 2026 — 7:30 to 9 p.m.
Friday, April 24, 2026 — 7:30 to 9 p.m.
Dalton Center
The season’s final concert celebration from Western Dance Project, WMU's preprofessional student dance company, featuring repertory works by faculty and guest choreographers.