COMMUNITY EVENTS & MASTER CLASSES
WINTER BLUES BLASTER: A Gathering for Wellness, Art, and Community
Join us for an immersive event blending movement, mindfulness, and creative expression, hosted by EDD Director of Community Engagement, Judy Milner. More details coming soon.
GRIT Workshop: The Dancer's Core
GRIT: The Dancer’s Core – Grace, Resilience, Integrity, and Tenacity
GRIT: The Dancer’s Core is a movement and mindset workshop developed to help dancers cultivate the inner strength that fuels artistry and longevity in the field. Rooted in both physical practice and reflective journaling and discussion, this workshop explores how Grace, Resilience, Integrity, and Tenacity form the foundation of sustainable, empowered dance careers.
Through guided movement, journaling, and group conversation, participants will identify how these four pillars show up in their training, performance, and personal growth—transforming challenges into opportunities for artistry.
Purpose:
To deepen dancers’ understanding of mental and emotional strength in dance.
To create a link between personal growth with artistic expression.
To build awareness of how mindset affects movement quality, rehearsal process, and performance.
To foster a supportive environment that values authenticity and perseverance.
Dancers leave with:
A personal understanding of GRIT as a daily practice and understanding that GRIT is a “muscle” that needs to be challenged.
Tools for navigating challenges in training and performance, as well as everyday life.
A renewed sense of purpose, grounded in authenticity and strength.
AN EVENING FOR RISING PHILANTHROPISTS
Meet us before the show for drinks, food, and mingling prior to Eisenhower Dance Detroit's 35th season finale, BEYOND, at the Detroit Institute of Arts.
Join our Rising Philanthropists group and connect with a vibrant network of young professionals who care about the arts and giving back.
For just $35/month, your membership includes:
Exclusive access to pre-show donor events
Invitation to open rehearsals
Chances to win backstage passes and EDD merch
Reserved seating at all EDD mainstage performances.
An Evening for Rising Philanthropists
You’re invited to join us for Eisenhower Dance Detroit’s Rising Philanthropists for a pre-performance gathering event focused towards encouraging impact, community building and challenging the creative mind. Join other young professionals for a full evening experience featuring:
FREE Appetizers
Cash Bar
Business card raffle for EDD swag
Reserved seating with other Rising Philanthropists at EDD's 35th Anniversary season opener, ONCE
Participate in an auction for the chance to win a backstage pass
U.P.rootEDD Culminating Performance featuring U.P.rootEDD Participants and Eisenhower Dance Detroit
Celebrate the end of an exciting week in the U.P. with a culminating showcase featuring performances by U.P.rootEDD intensive participants and EDD’s professional dancers.
McArdle Theater at Rozsa Center for the Performing Arts, 1400 Townsend Dr. Houghton, MI 49931
$18 - General Admission
$12 - Youth/Senior
Move & Groove Class for All Ages/Skill Levels and Performance by U.P.rootEDD Participants and EDD Company Artists
From the Ground Farmer’s Market Collective proudly hosts EDD as we bring contemporary dance to the streets for a special improvisational performance! Visit our booth and check out our new swag collection!
4:00-4:30pm
Community “Move and Groove” Class with Eisenhower Dance Detroit *All ages and levels, no experience necessary
4:30-5:00pm
Performance and improvisation by U.P.rootEDD participants and Eisenhower Dance Detroit
Community Master Classes at Superior School of Dance
Take an EDD contemporary technique class, learn a short excerpt of EDD repertory, and participate in a Q&A session!
Superior School of Dance
417 Quincy Street
Room 411
Hancock, MI 49930
$30/class
Intermediate/Advanced Levels
4:30-6:00pm
Master class for ages 10-14
6:00-7:30pm
Master class for ages 15+
NewDANCEfest Festival Drop-In Classes
Wishing you could participate in NewDANCEfest? This is your opportunity! NewDANCEfest is now offering a dynamic series of drop-in style master classes designed for dancers and movers to take a unique dive into different styles and techniques, taught by local, national and internationally renowned and highly experienced instructors. Whether you're looking to refine your technique, expand your movement vocabulary, or just get inspired, this series has something to suit everyone!
Please click the button below to download our drop-in class schedule.
ConnectEDD: A Young Professionals Networking Experience
Join us for a high-energy night of networking and creativity before Eisenhower Dance Detroit's spring finale, Depth Within! Enjoy drinks and light appetizers as you're guided through a series of activities and discussions to connect with fellow young professionals from all industries. Expand your network and discover new ways to engage with our vibrant dance community! End the evening with a spectacular performance by Eisenhower Dance Detroit!
Pay-What-You-Can Master Class with EDD Assistant Artistic Director, Andrew Cribbett
Join us for a dynamic pay-what-you-can contemporary dance master class on Saturday, May 10th at 11am, before Eisenhower Dance Detroit’s evening performance of Depth Within. This intermediate/advanced-level class is open to dancers ages 13 and up, and will explore the themes of the evening's performance through movement, technique, and creative expression. Whether you're looking to challenge yourself or deepen your understanding of contemporary dance, this class offers a unique opportunity to connect with Eisenhower Dance Detroit before the show begins.
Attend the master class and receive a free ticket to Eisenhower Dance Detroit’s performance of Depth Within that evening!