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Shanzell Q. Page Named 2025-26 UMS/UM-Flint Artist in Residence
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 12, 2025

The University Musical Society (UMS) has announced that acclaimed tap dancer, choreographer, and educator Shanzell Q. Page has been named the 2025-26 UMS/UM-Flint Artist in Residence. A native of Flint, Page will develop a new work, Salt in the Soil: Seeds and Fruit, and participate in a series of educational and community activities in both Ann Arbor and Flint.

Montclair Dance Festival is Coming to Montclair State University in May
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 15, 2025

New Jersey nonprofit Freespace Dance will bring the first Montclair Dance Festival to Montclair State University. The family-friendly day-long ticketed event features a variety of dance genres. Learn how to attend.

Meet the Cast of GYPSY, Now on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Nov 21, 2024

GYPSY is coming back to Broadway, starring Audra McDonald! The production begins previews at Broadway’s newly renovated Majestic Theatre. Meet the cast of GYPSY here!

Student Blog: A BFA Christmas Wishlist
by Student Blogger: Ruby Wolter - Dec 12, 2023

As the holidays are approaching and wish lists are being made, I thought I would share some things that might be smart to put on your Christmas list this year!

Dance On The Lawn, Montclair's Dance Festival Returns For 10th and Final Year
by Stephi Wild - Aug 31, 2023

 Dance on the Lawn, Montclair, NJ’s outdoor dance festival, will return for its tenth and final year, 'Celebrating New Jersey.' The Festival’s 2023 finale will take place on on Saturday, September 9 on the front lawn of St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 73 S Fullerton Ave, Montclair, NJ, from 3- 5pm. The Dance on the Lawn Festival is free.

Dance On The Lawn Festival Returns For 10th And Final Year Next Month
by Blair Ingenthron - Aug 20, 2023

Dance on the Lawn, Montclair, NJ's outdoor dance festival, will return for its tenth and final year, 'Celebrating New Jersey.' The Festival's 2023 finale will take place on Saturday, September 9 on the front lawn of St. Luke's Episcopal Church, Montclair, NJ, from 3- 5pm. The Dance on the Lawn Festival is free.

2023 LOWELL FOLK FESTIVAL Announces Full Performance Schedule 
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 18, 2023

The 2023 Lowell Folk Festival in Lowell, Massachusetts, hosts its 36th annual event Friday, July 28th through Sunday, July 30th, with music, traditional crafts and foods that span the globe.

Lowell Folk Festival Reveals Lineup
by Stephi Wild - Apr 20, 2023

The Lowell Folk Festival, one of the longest running free folk festivals in the country, announced the first nine performers coming to the mill city for 3 days of music, dance, crafts, food, and family fun Friday, July 28th through Sunday, July 30th.

Dorrance Dance to Return to The Joyce with Two World Premieres This Holiday Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 2, 2022

The Joyce Theater Foundation has announced the return of Dorrance Dance to Chelsea’s home for dance. The extended two-week engagement will play The Joyce Theater from December 7-18. 

The Skylark Tappers Present Their First Show Since the COVID-19 Pandemic
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 22, 2022

Skylarks On Tap is coming to the Chapel Theatre in Milwaukie, OR, this November. This is the Skylark Tappers' 15th full-length concert, and is their first production since Fall of 2019. The Skylarks will perform a variety of rhythm tap and show tap pieces, danced to live music ranging from jazz to Latin.

Dormeshia to Return to The Joyce Theater This Summer With RHYTHM IS LIFE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 23, 2022

The Joyce Theater Foundation will welcome the return of percussive dance and one its greatest superstars this summer with the world premiere of Rhythm is Life. This latest work from Dormeshia, a celebration of both the art form she dominates and life itself, will play The Joyce Theater from July 26-31.

World Premiere of AMERICA(NA) TO ME to Open Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival 2022
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 25, 2022

The world premiere Pillow-exclusive engagement, America(na) to Me, will kick off Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival 2022 in the opening week of the Festival – as the first week-long performance in the newly renovated Ted Shawn Theatre – from June 22-26.