Department of Dance
Upcoming Events
BFA Dance Concerts
Dance Performance Studio TheatreDance Building
Free - Registration Required
Senior Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Dance majors present a joint concert of their choreography at the conclusion of their studies in the dance program. Choreography by Curry Jackson, Rachel McNaughton, Keara Eaton, Amanda Chizuk, Sarah Lau, Carly Perrino, & Julianne Doner. Please Note: Registration opens to the general public on November 4 at Noon.
BFA Dance Concerts
Dance Performance Studio TheatreDance Building
Free - Registration Required
Senior Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Dance majors present a joint concert of their choreography at the conclusion of their studies in the dance program. Choreography by Curry Jackson, Rachel McNaughton, Keara Eaton, Amanda Chizuk, Sarah Lau, Carly Perrino, & Julianne Doner. Please Note: Registration opens to the general public on November 5 at Noon.
U-M History Film Series: Ten Times Better + About Face
Michigan Theater, 603 E Liberty St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104 - Screening Room
Free - no tickets required
Join the History Department at the Michigan Theater for a screening of two documentary shorts, Ten Times Better (2024) and About Face (2025), followed by a conversation with director Jennifer Lin moderated by professors Ian Shin (History) and Fangfei Miao (Dance).
“Small Dance Party” – MFA Thesis Dance Concert by Kei Tsuruharatani
Perry Kasper Granoff StudioDance Building
Free - Registration Recommended
The Department of Dance presents Small Dance Party by Master of Fine Arts in Dance candidate Kei Tsuruharatani – a meditative exploration of queer movement and stillness. This event is an immersive performance installation that shifts the focus of dance from exterior virtuosity to interior listening. An improvisational score will be performed at 6:45 pm and 7:45 pm. Guests are invited to come and go whenever during those two hours.
Student Choreography Showcase
Dance Performance Studio TheatreDance Building
Free - Registration Recommended
This production features work created by students outside of curricular requirements and is entirely created and produced by students within the Department of Dance. Often highlighted by multidisciplinary explorations, collaborations, fragments of class exercises expanded into fuller dances, and more, the concert is led by the Dance Student Assembly (DSA) intradepartmental group.
African Diaspora Class Showing
Dance Performance Studio TheatreDance Building
Free - Registration Recommended
A presentation of dances and materials learned in African Dance, Congolese Dance, and other diasporic classes within the Department of Dance. This showing often features live drumming.
The Nutcracker(ish)
Dance Performance Studio TheatreDance Building
Tickets Required
The Nutcracker(ish) returns to Ann Arbor, blending the beloved story of The Nutcracker and the Mouse King with elements from The Wizard of Oz, creating a whimsical and comedic dance theatre mash-up that is sure to captivate audiences of all ages. This vibrant production combines Tchaikovsky’s iconic score with Duke Ellington’s jazzy Nutcracker Suite, offering a unique, multicultural twist on the classic ballet. With an array of diverse dance styles and theatrical elements, The Nutcracker(ish) celebrates the beauty of cultural expression and inclusivity, transporting viewers into a magical, richly layered world. Created by Tim Rhoze and director-choreographer Kara Roseborough, this production brings together a talented cast of dancers and actors from the University of Michigan. Audiences can expect dazzling choreography, imaginative costumes, and a story that’s full of surprises, humor, and heart.
The Nutcracker(ish)
Dance Performance Studio TheatreDance Building
Tickets Required
The Nutcracker(ish) returns to Ann Arbor, blending the beloved story of The Nutcracker and the Mouse King with elements from The Wizard of Oz, creating a whimsical and comedic dance theatre mash-up that is sure to captivate audiences of all ages. This vibrant production combines Tchaikovsky’s iconic score with Duke Ellington’s jazzy Nutcracker Suite, offering a unique, multicultural twist on the classic ballet. With an array of diverse dance styles and theatrical elements, The Nutcracker(ish) celebrates the beauty of cultural expression and inclusivity, transporting viewers into a magical, richly layered world. Created by Tim Rhoze and director-choreographer Kara Roseborough, this production brings together a talented cast of dancers and actors from the University of Michigan. Audiences can expect dazzling choreography, imaginative costumes, and a story that’s full of surprises, humor, and heart.
The Nutcracker(ish)
Dance Performance Studio TheatreDance Building
Tickets Required
The Nutcracker(ish) returns to Ann Arbor, blending the beloved story of The Nutcracker and the Mouse King with elements from The Wizard of Oz, creating a whimsical and comedic dance theatre mash-up that is sure to captivate audiences of all ages. This vibrant production combines Tchaikovsky’s iconic score with Duke Ellington’s jazzy Nutcracker Suite, offering a unique, multicultural twist on the classic ballet. With an array of diverse dance styles and theatrical elements, The Nutcracker(ish) celebrates the beauty of cultural expression and inclusivity, transporting viewers into a magical, richly layered world. Created by Tim Rhoze and director-choreographer Kara Roseborough, this production brings together a talented cast of dancers and actors from the University of Michigan. Audiences can expect dazzling choreography, imaginative costumes, and a story that’s full of surprises, humor, and heart.
The Nutcracker(ish)
Dance Performance Studio TheatreDance Building
The Nutcracker(ish) returns to Ann Arbor, blending the beloved story of The Nutcracker and the Mouse King with elements from The Wizard of Oz, creating a whimsical and comedic dance theatre mash-up that is sure to captivate audiences of all ages. This vibrant production combines Tchaikovsky’s iconic score with Duke Ellington’s jazzy Nutcracker Suite, offering a unique, multicultural twist on the classic ballet. With an array of diverse dance styles and theatrical elements, The Nutcracker(ish) celebrates the beauty of cultural expression and inclusivity, transporting viewers into a magical, richly layered world. Created by Tim Rhoze and director-choreographer Kara Roseborough, this production brings together a talented cast of dancers and actors from the University of Michigan. Audiences can expect dazzling choreography, imaginative costumes, and a story that’s full of surprises, humor, and heart.