We’re so excited to host the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater on the weekend of March 14-16, 2025 at Dance @ Detroit Opera! They have planned two programs to share with us on different performance days: Program 1 (March 14 at 7:30pm and March 15 at 2:30pm): Sacred Songs, Treading, Grace Program 2 (March 15...
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“If you’ve seen Revelations or if you’ve heard any spirituals, there’s a certain kind of language, verbal and sonic language. We wanted to stretch these and say, ‘How can we make this into a hip hop song? What would this sound like in funk? What would this sound like as blues? What would this sound like as...
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We’re so excited to share with you the program for Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater‘s weekend of performances at Dance @ Detroit Opera! We look forward to seeing you there! Friday March 14, 2025 7:30pm Sacred Songs -intermission- Treading -pause- Grace Saturday March 15, 2025 2:30pm Sacred Songs -intermission- Treading -pause- Grace Saturday March 15, 2025 7:30pm...
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This masterclass will be taught by company members of internationally-renowned Malandain Ballet Biarritz. The masterclass will highlight ballet technique. This class is most suitable for intermediate/advanced dancers ages 13 and up. Pre-registration is required due to space limitations. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
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This masterclass will be taught by company members of world famous Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater. The class will include modern technique and movement from Mr. Ailey’s signature works. This is most suitable for intermediate/advanced dancers ages 13 and up. Free with an Alvin Ailey mainstage performance ticket or $15 without. Pre-registration is required due...
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by Jennifer Heimlich A dancer’s long leg reaches skyward as she tilts daringly far off pointe, before launching into a rapid-fire string of intricate steps. Her slinky upper body contrasts with the highly technical classicism of her legs. Her movement has a sense of expansive freedom that’s at once gutsy and elegant. If this aesthetic...
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This masterclass/audition will be taught by company members of the Complexions Contemporary Ballet. Class will include Complexions’ NIQUE, their signature contemporary ballet technique combining classical and contemporary vocabulary into a valuable training method for pre-professional dancers. This class is most suitable for intermediate/advanced dancers ages 13 and up. This class is both a masterclass and...
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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...
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