WMU Dance

04/21/2026

Our touring dance company, Western Dance Project is finishing off their season with a fantastic show! 💫
See “Anonymous” by Noelle Kayser, along with five other works one last time this Thursday and Friday! The company will perform “WDP in the Wild” April 23rd & 24th at 7:30pm! 🐆🐘

Find your ticket —> wmudanceludus.com

Western Dance Project Concert
April 23rd & 24th at 7:30pm
Location: WMU Dalton Center, 3rd Floor Studio B (03116)

Photos by Ashley Deran taken RAD Fest - Midwest Regional Alternative Dance Festival

04/21/2026

Congratulations on another incredible weekend of Graduating Presentations, Eclipse: Sun! 🌞

With all seventeen works now performed, we’re beyond proud to celebrate our BFA Class of 2026 for an outstanding production. Bringing a show like this to life takes dedication, creativity, and resilience—and you made it look effortless.

We are so proud of everything you’ve accomplished. Here’s to you and all that comes next! ✨🌙🌞

WMU College of Fine Arts

04/10/2026

“Apart: A Part” choreographed by alumnae Avree Gundersen premieres TONIGHT at “Eclipse: Moon” 🌘
This passionate piece honors the bonds and hard work endured by the BFA Class of 2026.
Experience Gundersen’s choreography, along with nine BFA seniors, this weekend!

Claim your tickets 🎫 —> wmudance.ludus.com

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04/08/2026

Premiering THIS WEEKEND: “Eclipse” 🌖✨

Get ready for TWO weekends of shows with performances featuring the incredible choreographic works of 17 BFA Seniors. 🥳

Eclipse: Moon 🌙
Friday, April 10 at 7:30 PM
Saturday, April 11 at 2:00 PM
Saturday, April 11 at 7:30 PM
Sunday, April 12 at 2:00 PM

Eclipse: Sun 🌞
Friday, April 17 at 7:30 PM
Saturday, April 18 at 2:00 PM
Saturday, April 18 at 7:30 PM
Sunday, April 19 at 2:00 PM

Get your tickets 🎫 —> wmudance.ludus.com
📍WMU Dalton Center, 3rd Floor, Studio B 03116

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03/17/2026

In case you missed it…The 2026 Winter Gala Dance Concert is available online for a limited time! 🤩

👉 wmudance.anywhereseat.com
🥰 Please consider making a donation to support our work!

Available through March 22, then it’s gone! 💫

02/26/2026

👏👏👏 Meet us at the RAD Fest - Midwest Regional Alternative Dance Festival!

02/26/2026

Come out for the Ebony Vision Showcase this weekend! 👏🤩💃🏾

Get tickets at Wmudance.ludus.com

A student-produced concert by the student organization Ebony Vision, showcasing choreography and dance by students of color. Performances are at 7:30 p.m. Feb 27 and 28 and 2 p.m. Feb. 28 and March 1 in Dance Studio B of the Dalton Center. For more information, visit https://encorekalamazoo.com/first-things-34/.

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02/23/2026

🏆 WE HAVE A WINNER! 🏆

Congratulations to BRANNDI LEWIS — the winner of this year’s National Choreography Competition!

Branndi, we cannot WAIT to bring you to campus next year to create an original work on our dancers. 👏✨

A heartfelt THANK YOU to everyone who watched, voted, and supported these incredible artists. Your engagement makes this competition what it is. 🙏

Congratulations to ALL our finalists:
• Michelle Manzanales
• Jessica Miller Tomlinson
• Karlo + Angelina Familara

Thank you for sharing your amazing work with us.

📅 MARK YOUR CALENDARS: Winter Gala Dance Concert 2027 — see the world premiere of Branndi’s commissioned work brought to life by WMU Dance students.

11/26/2025

This past weekend the BA Senior Class of 2026 completed their Bachelor of Arts Capstone projects! Through culminating works of performance, choreography, presentation, and creative research a beautiful show was produced, congratulations all! 🥳✨ WMU College of Fine Arts