Northern Michigan Dance Festival Program A
Join the Traverse City Dance Project for the opening performance of three in the newest event in town: the Northern Michigan Dance Festival. The program features a mixed bill showcasing professional dance companies and artists from across the country, Tap Soloist Madison Hilligoss, Grand Traverse Band's Anishinaabek Singers & Dancers, Traverse City Dance Project, Falco Dance, and dancers from Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, Miami City Ballet, and Joffrey Ballet. Don’t miss this extraordinary cultural experience, bringing together an eclectic mix of professional dance companies and artists from across the country.
Northern Michigan Dance Festival Program B & Installation & Reception
Join the Traverse City Dance Project and the Dennos Museum Center for the second of three performances in the newest event in town: the Northern Michigan Dance Festival. This highlight of the festival features Grand Rapids Ballet performing choreographer Trey McIntyre’s Be Here Now, a ballet set to music that captures the spirit of the 1960s. The first act of the program is a mixed bill showcasing dancers from Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, Miami City Ballet, Joffrey Ballet, and Traverse City Dance Project.
The evening also includes Three Movements—a music and contemporary dance installation in the Sculpture Gallery of the Dennos Museum Center.
Northern Michigan Dance Festival Program B Matinee
Join the Traverse City Dance Project and the Dennos Museum Center for the second of three performances in the newest event in town: the Northern Michigan Dance Festival. This highlight of the festival features Grand Rapids Ballet performing choreographer Trey McIntyre’s Be Here Now, a ballet set to music that captures the spirit of the 1960s. The first act of the program is a mixed bill showcasing dancers from Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, Miami City Ballet, Joffrey Ballet, and Traverse City Dance Project.
Gala in the Gardens at Historic Barns Park
Join us for Gala in the Gardens, a magical evening supporting the future growth of the Traverse City Dance Project at Historic Barns Park in Traverse City.
Summer Tour Performance: Traverse City, MI
The Traverse City Dance Project's final performance on its 2025 summer tour will offer an exciting and rare opportunity for Northern Michigan audiences to experience professional dance at its best, right here in downtown Traverse City at the Open Space. FREE!
Summer Tour Performance: Kalkaska, MI
The Traverse City Dance Project's third stop on its 2025 summer tour promises to be a spectacular FREE event! Held in downtown Kalkaska at the Railroad Square Pavilion, attendees are in for an evening of artistic brilliance and a captivating performance.
Summer Tour Performance: Charlevoix, MI
The Traverse City Dance Project's second stop on its 2025 summer tour promises to be a spectacular FREE event! Set against the incredible backdrop of the City Marina in downtown Charlevoix, attendees can look forward to an evening of artistic brilliance and a captivating performance.
Summer Tour Performance: Frankfort, MI
The Traverse City Dance Project's first stop on its 2025 summer tour will offer an exciting and rare opportunity for Northern Michigan audiences to experience professional dance at its best, right here in downtown Frankfort. Set against the incredible backdrop of the historic Garden Theater, attendees are in for an evening of artistic brilliance and a captivating FREE performance!