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On any given day, School of Music, Theatre & Dance students, faculty, and alumni are performing and directing, designing and producing. They are winning awards and distinguishing themselves in competitions. They are releasing new recordings and publications. They are engaging in innovative research, scholarship, and collaborations.
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[Video] Dance Alum Briana Ashley Stuart Visits with CBS News Detroit

West African Drum & Dance Course Returning Winter 2025

Amy West to Join Department of Dance in Fall 2024

Dance Study Abroad Program in Seville Completes a Third Summer of Study, Research, and Adventure

SMTD Dance Professor Robin Wilson Receives the 2024 John Matlock Cornerstone Award

A Class Assignment Allows Dance Students to Hone New Skills and Build Connections with Community Organizations

[Campus News] Lester Monts, Clare Croft to be Honored at Shirley Verrett Award Ceremony

[Campus News] SMTD Senior Combines Dance and Virtual Reality in “Pivot” Exhibition

SMTD’s Production of “The Cunning Little Vixen” Earns Top Honors from the National Opera Association

A Modern Take on Classics: SMTD Dance Presents “The Nutcracker(ish)”

[Video] An Interview with Amy West: Dancer, Teacher, Health & Wellness Coach
