BEYOND
Eisenhower Dance Detroit presents
THURSDAY, APRIL 9, 2026 | 7:30PM
FRIDAY, APRIL 10, 2026 | 7:30PM
Detroit Institute of Arts
5200 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI 48202
BEYOND dares to imagine what lies ahead. Showcasing bold premieres from Maxine Doyle and Yoshito Sakuraba, as well as the return of Artistic Director, Stephanie Pizzo's "Taking Back," this forward-looking performance charts a path toward the future of dance — untethered, expansive, and rich with possibility.
GROUP RATES:
Discounts are available for groups of 10 or more for performances of BEYOND. Group tickets are subject to availability. Advance purchase is required to receive group discount.
Please call 248-594-9400 to reserve.
WHAT’S ON THE PROGRAM?
I AM NOT MYSELF
World Premiere
Choreographer: Maxine Doyle
Premiere Date: 2026
I Am Not Myself is inspired by the lyrics of a song entitled Hi Ren, by UK Artist, Ren. It’s a wonderfully poetic song which is structured around a verbose, rhythmical battle between Ren and his demonic alter ego. The resulting dance work is an exposition of the multiple, complex shadows and voices that sit within us - our beautiful, dancing demons.
ONGAESHI: THE DEBT OF FEATHERS
World Premiere
Choreographer: Yoshito Sakuraba
Premiere Date: 2026
Inspired by the poignant Japanese folktale The Grateful Crane, this abstract contemporary work explores the fragile threads between memory, sacrifice, and loss. Through minimalist staging, hand-crafted black-and-white animation, and emotionally charged movement, the piece centers on a man left behind—caught in quiet cycles of laughter, grief, and longing. Dancers inhabit states of transformation, weaving a visual poem suspended between reality and surrealism, the past and the ever-fleeting present. At its heart, Ongaeshi: The Debt of Feathers is not a retelling, but a meditation on love’s quiet cost and the irreversible passage of fate.
TAKING BACK
Choreographer: Stephanie Pizzo
Premiere Date: 2011
Taking Back challenges the willpower within a person to recover the aspects of life once lost. In the face of losing who you are, you push back against the forces of defeat to regain perspective of your individuality.
ENHANCE YOUR EDD EXPERIENCE
WINE, DINE, AND DANCE
PRE-PERFORMANCE DINNER AT BABO DETROIT
Thursday, April 9, 2026 | 5:30-7:00pm
Babo Detroit
15 E Kirby St, Suite 115 Detroit, MI 48202
$100 - Single Ticket | $170 - Buy two and save $30!
*Rising Philanthropists access this event at no additional cost as part of their monthly membership.
**Each purchase includes dinner, drinks, and a performance ticket.
Join emerging and next-generation arts supporters for an unforgettable evening in the city.
Enjoy an exquisite, curated dinner experience featuring specialty cocktails, wine and chef-selected small plates served family style at Babo Detroit. Continue the night at the Detroit Institute of Arts for a live dance performance by Eisenhower Dance Detroit.
Connect with fellow arts advocates, EDD leadership, and special guests in a relaxed, social setting.
Build community. Deepen your connection to EDD’s mission. Celebrate the impact of philanthropy. Witness EDD’s groundbreaking Season 35 Finale, BEYOND, and experience how this Detroit-rooted dance company continues to drive forward bold contemporary dance.
