COMMUNITY EVENTS & MASTER CLASSES
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!
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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+
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
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
ConnectEDD: A Young Professionals Event
Join us for a high-energy night of networking and creativity before Eisenhower Dance Detroit's 35th season opener, ONCE.
Event registration and keynote speaker information coming soon!
Echoes & Expressions
Join us for an exciting and inclusive artist gathering on September 28th at our studios! We’re inviting artists from all backgrounds and mediums to apply to showcase their work in a casual, open-format event. Whether you’re a dancer, painter, singer, or work in any other artistic discipline, this is a unique opportunity to connect with fellow creatives and share your art in a vibrant, supportive environment.
ConnectEDD: A Young Professionals Event
Join us for a high-energy night of networking and creativity before Eisenhower Dance Detroit's show, HERE, at the Schaap Center.
Event registration and keynote speaker information coming soon!
ConnectEDD: A Young Professionals Event
Join us for a high-energy night of networking and creativity before Eisenhower Dance Detroit's 35th season finale, BEYOND, at the Detroit Institute of Arts.
Event registration and keynote speaker information coming soon!

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!