Pre-Dance Talks

Detroit Opera offers complimentary opera and dance talks one hour prior to each performance. Noted experts provide background and important information on what you will see on stage, enhancing your performance experience! Opera Talks and Dance Talks provide an insightful and entertaining preview of the works performed on stage.

Unless otherwise directed, Talks take place on the main floor of the auditorium, between aisles two and six. Click here to listen to previous Pre-Opera and Dance Talks!

Mark Morris Dance Group Pre-Opera Talks:

Opening Night November 2, 2024 – Pre-Opera Talk @ 6:30pm  
Host Kim Smith, Dance Administrator at Dance @ Detroit Opera and guests Marcy Harriell, lead vocalist and Nancy Umanoff, Executive Director of Mark Morris Dance Group

Friday November 3, 2024 – Pre-Opera Talk @ 1:30pm 
Host Kim Smith, Dance Administrator at Dance @ Detroit Opera and guest Ethan Iverson, Arranger and Pianist