Our 25/26 Dance @ Detroit Opera Season
Stars of American Ballet
Daniel Ulbricht, Founder and Artistic Director
George Balanchine, Jerome Robbins, Gerald Arpino, and Twyla Tharp are influential choreographers who shaped American dance in the 20th century. Each choreographer contributed uniquely to the evolution of dance, expanding its artistic and expressive possibilities. This program explores the shaping of the American dance scene with Robbins’ “In the Night,” an excerpt from Arpino’s “Light Rain,” Tharp’s “Brel,” and Balanchine’s “Who Cares” (concert version).
Dancers appearing courtesy of New York City Ballet and Houston Ballet.
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October 18 and 19, 2025
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Dance Theatre of Harlem
Robert Garland, Artistic Director
Dance Theatre of Harlem is a Detroit favorite returning to the Detroit Opera House after their 2023 performances. Arthur Mitchell created the company in New York City after making history in 1955 as the first black principal dancer at New York City Ballet. He was also the famed protégé of George Balanchine, the “Father of American Ballet.” Their Detroit program will feature pieces created by George Balanchine, Robert Garland, and other iconic works.
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November 15 and 16, 2025
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Hubbard Street Dance Chicago
Linda-Denise Fisher-Harrell, Artistic Director
For 47 years, Hubbard Street Dance Chicago has been one of the most original forces in contemporary dance – bringing top choreographers and works to Chicago and beyond. Detroit will be delighted with works from renowned choreographers including Bob Fosse.
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January 17 and 18, 2026
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Paul Taylor Dance Company
Since its founding in 1954, the Paul Taylor Dance Company has been a groundbreaking force in American modern dance and has been described by The New York Times as “one of the most exciting, innovative and delightful dance companies in the entire world.” The program salutes the American dance icon with repertory that includes Company B, a seminal piece of Americana that recalls the turbulent era of the Great Depression through the hit songs of the Andrews Sisters, and a 50th anniversary presentation of Taylor’s masterpiece Esplanade described by The New Yorker as “a mythic dimension on ordinary aspects of our daily lives.”
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April 11 and 12, 2026
Dance
The arts make life better. And dance is a very special art. I am so happy whenever I am able to see a dance performance and I appreciate the intense years of work the dancers commit to for getting on to the stage. Beautiful.
Julie
Audience member