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AileyDance for Active Aging Workshop

AileyDance for Active Aging is a FREE workshop that supports strength and flexibility training through a thoughtful and sequential progression of movement that promotes both cardiovascular and cognitive stimulation. The program also serves as an outlet for artistic expression by creating choreography which cultivates the imagination and fosters a sense of joy. Led by Master Teacher...

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Which Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Program Should I Choose?

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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Revelations Celebration Community Workshop

Update – this workshop is SOLD OUT! We thank our dance community for their vibrant response to this wonderful workshop. Registration is now closed. A FREE Revelations Celebration Community Workshop will be offered to the public, presented in association with the Fisher Foundation. Led by Master Teacher and former AILEY star Nasha Thomas and Teaching...

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NPR: Lost songs from Alvin Ailey’s ‘Revelations’ find voice in new piece

“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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Glass/Handel at Spot Lite Detroit

When Baroque meets modern minimalism, magic happens! Experience an extraordinary fusion of Baroque and contemporary music as renowned countertenor Anthony Roth Costanzo performs excerpts from his acclaimed Glass/Handel multimedia program at Spot Lite. Mark your calendars and be part of this exceptional (and FREE) event at Spot Lite Detroit! February 20th, 7:00PM, 21+

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Rinaldo | Glimmerglass Opera | photo credit: Evan Zimmerman

Rinaldo – Long Story Short

Love, magic, battles— Rinaldo has all the epic twists of your favorite fantasy saga! RV Mendoza fills us in on the daring knight Rinaldo, his love for Almirena, and the scheming sorceress Armida. Will love triumph over war and enchantment? You’ll have to see for yourself at Detroit Opera’s Rinaldo, February 22-March 2! Tickets are...

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Rinaldo | Glimmerglass Opera | photo credit: Evan Zimmerman

PROGRAM: Rinaldo

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Pre-Opera Talks | photo credit: Austin Richey

PRE-OPERA TALKS: Rinaldo

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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Twyla Tharp Dance | Dance @ Detroit Opera | February 2025. Photo: Mark Seliger

PROGRAM: Twyla Tharp Dance: Diamond Jubilee

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Detroit Opera Goes to Church

Detroit Opera Goes to Church Arias, Spirituals, and Sacred Choral works Detroit Opera in collaboration with Hartford Memorial Baptist Church will present a program of Arias, Spirituals, and Sacred Choral works. Featuring the Detroit Opera Resident Artists, Hartford Memorial Baptist Church Jubilee and Cathedral Choirs, and Detroit’s own Alvin Waddles, Minister of Music. Free and...

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