The Traverse City Dance Project's first stop on its 2025 summer tour will offer an exciting and rare opportunity for Northern Michigan audiences to experience professional dance at its best, right here in downtown Frankfort! Set against the incredible backdrop of the historic Garden Theater, attendees are in for an evening of artistic brilliance and captivating performances. Before the main event, guests can enjoy pre-show tunes by DJ Eric P, setting the perfect mood for the evening ahead.
The program boasts an impressive lineup of professional dancers from across the country, showcasing new works by choreographers, including recent Juilliard graduate Julia Ciesielska, in collaboration with cellist Kyle Stachnik. Resident Choreographer Jennifer McQuiston Lott will premiere a new work for four dancers. The second half of the program will feature choreography by Artistic Director Brent Whitney, set to the iconic music of Queen.
Following the performance, attendees are invited to participate in a Q&A session with the dancers, musicians, choreographers, and crew, offering insight into the creative process and behind-the-scenes experiences. This promises to be one of the highlight events of the summer, offering a unique and unforgettable experience that combines live performance with the beautiful setting of the historic Garden Theater.
All donations will benefit The Garden Theater, helping them continue to support arts programming. This event is accessible to all, but please reach out to us in advance if there are specific needs we can prepare for.
6:00 Pre-show Music
7:00 Performance followed by Q&A
This performance is generously sponsored by The Garden Theater.
Thank you to the following season supporters: Michigan Arts & Culture Council, Begonia Charitable Foundation, Rotary Charities of Traverse City, Kettering Family Foundation, and Dance Arts Academy.
*This project is also funded in part by Michigan Humanities, an affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities, and the Michigan Arts and Culture Council.
