The Nutcracker performed by Cincinnati Ballet

11/25/2017 2:30PM (Past)

11/25/2017 7:30PM (Past)

11/26/2017 2:30PM (Past)

Detroit Opera House

Don’t miss the Detroit premiere of the Cincinnati Ballet’s original yet tradition-honoring production of The Nutcracker. The elaborate scenery, whimsical stage effects and awe-inspiring acrobatics fill the ballet “with a sense of humor, love and wonder that pulls the affair together.” (The Washington Post)

Featuring the Michigan Opera Theatre Orchestra, this is Detroit’s original and only live Nutcracker — the way Tchaikovsky intended! Matinées include fun family activities before the performance.

Carmon DeLeone conductor, Victoria Morgan artistic director

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Ballet Hispánico

10/28/2017 7:30PM (Past)

10/29/2017 2:30PM (Past)

Detroit Opera House

Recognized as one of the nation’s leading Latino dance organizations, Ballet Hispánico brings an all-Latina choreographer program with works by Michelle Manzanales, Tania Pérez-Salas and Annabelle Lopez Ochoa. The program will explore iconic Mexican symbols, the circularity of the human condition and the hallmark passion of flamenco dance.

Stephen Lord – “Each Ballet Hispánico performance is a visceral celebration of Latino cultural heritage. Their attack of movement paired with such spirited music irresistibly draws audiences of all backgrounds into their performance.”

Eduardo Vilaro, artistic director

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Motor City Tap Fest

08/09/2017 12:00PM (Past)

08/10/2017 12:00PM (Past)

08/11/2017 12:00PM (Past)

08/12/2017 12:00PM (Past)

Wayne State University - Old Main

Motor City Tap Fest was founded by Denise Caston to create a thriving tap dance community in Michigan. Now in its 10th year, Detroit is a top destination for tap dancers every summer.

Eisenhower Dance Performs at the Ladek Zdroj International Dance Festival

07/03/2017 12:00PM (Past)

Ladek Zdroj International Dance Festival, Poland

Eisenhower Dance will be performing in Poland at the Ladek Zdroj International Dance Festival as one of their current tour performances for 2017!

Eisenhower Dance Performs at Tel Aviv Performing Arts Center

06/28/2017 8:00PM (Past)

Tel Aviv Performing Arts Center, Tel Aviv, Israel

Eisenhower Dance will be performing at Tel Aviv Israel as one of their current tour performances for 2017!

Complexions Contemporary Ballet

06/17/2017 8:00PM (Past)

Music Hall Center for the Performing Arts

Returning to Music Hall after their 2016 World Premiere, Founders Desmond Richardson and Dwight Rhoden, along with their New York City based company of dancers, have awakened audiences to a new and exciting genre that combines the best of athleticism, lyricism, and technical training and experience.

Complexions Detroit Summer Intensive

06/17/2017 12:00PM (Past)

06/18/2017 12:00PM (Past)

06/19/2017 12:00PM (Past)

06/20/2017 12:00PM (Past)

06/21/2017 12:00PM (Past)

06/22/2017 12:00PM (Past)

06/23/2017 12:00PM (Past)

06/24/2017 12:00PM (Past)

06/25/2017 12:00PM (Past)

Maggie Allesee Dance Theatre (4841 Cass Ave, Detroit MI 48201)

The Complexions Contemporary Ballet Intensive Program instructs its students like no other. It guides dancers to achieve their full artistic potential in the unique and exclusive style of Complexions Contemporary Ballet. Students are taught the Complexions Technique through classroom exercises and company repertoire instruction. Participants experience techniques designed to cultivate and develop strong, well-trained dancers who are educated to perform more skillfully and creatively.

Concert of Dance

06/10/2017 7:00PM (Past)

06/11/2017 3:00PM (Past)

Northville High School

A performance by Northville Ballet Theatre

DiChiera Grand Salute

05/19/2017 5:30PM (Past)

Michigan Opera Theatre

This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for Detroit audiences! Great artists from opera and dance will perform on one stage in salute to the legacy of David DiChiera. The evening will include the DiChiera Grand Salute reception and a star-studded tribute performance honoring Dr. DiChiera and his legacy. Presented by Cadillac.

DDC DanceFest 2017 - A Birthday Celebration!

05/12/2017 7:30PM (Past)

Smith Theatre, Oakland Community College

DanceFest 2017 - A Concert & Afterglow Party celebrating, Artistic Director, Barbara Selinger's Milestone Birthday! Concert includes “I Know the Outline...” a premiere choreographed by Barbara Selinger, and “Solos I Danced” - excerpts from Selinger's extensive solo repertory performed by DDC dancers & guest artists Kristi Faulkner, Jennifer Harge, Lisa LaMarre, Megan Montgomery & Nia Silao. Concert also features Youth Performers from American Dance Academy directed by Nia Silao.

DDC is funded in part by the Michigan Council for the Arts and Cultural Affairs and the National Endowment for the Arts.