Traverse City Dance Project

Traverse City Dance Project The Traverse City Dance Project is a professional dance company in Northern Michigan.

Meet TCDP Artist Madison Hillisgoss, tap dancer, choreographer, and educator. Born in Minnesota, Madison trained in NYC ...
06/03/2026

Meet TCDP Artist Madison Hillisgoss, tap dancer, choreographer, and educator. Born in Minnesota, Madison trained in NYC and at Jacob’s Pillow and as a tap soloist has performed with symphony orchestras such as the Seattle Symphony Orchestra, in musicals like “42nd Street” and “Anything Goes”, and has been featured on television on CBS’s 60 Minutes. At all six tour performances, they will perform a tap solo and join the ensemble piece choreographed by TCDP Resident Choreographer Jennifer McQuiston-Lott accompanied by LIVE music from the Charlie Millard Band.

Witnessing the skill and dynamism of tap dance is always an unforgettable experience, and Madison’s addition to our summer tour is truly one of our 15th Anniversary season’s most special highlights. It’s a not-to-be-missed moment!

Read Madison’s full bio on our website and find out more about all of our summer performances at the link here: https://www.tcdanceproject.org/eventst2026

For 15 years, we have been committed to bringing high-quality dance to the Northern Michigan region. As we celebrate thi...
05/27/2026

For 15 years, we have been committed to bringing high-quality dance to the Northern Michigan region. As we celebrate this anniversary season, we are especially excited to continue expanding our artistic collaborations and welcome both familiar and new faces to the stage.

Check out the link in our bio to learn more about Rob Hoffer, who performed in our Northern Michigan Dance Festival in October 2025 and will be joining us this summer for our six stop tour! Originally from Long Island, and now living in LA, avid Pokemon fan can’t wait to share the Northern Michigan stages with other incredible TCDP artists.

✨ Big news for our TCDP community!As Traverse City Dance Project enters its 15th Anniversary Season, we’re celebrating a...
05/19/2026

✨ Big news for our TCDP community!
As Traverse City Dance Project enters its 15th Anniversary Season, we’re celebrating a major moment of growth for our organization.

What began as a grassroots effort has grown into a vibrant arts organization bringing professional dance, live music collaborations, educational programming, the Northern Michigan Dance Festival, and community-centered performances to parks, theaters, beaches, and public spaces across Northern Michigan.

As we continue building toward the future, we are thrilled to welcome three new members to the Traverse City Dance Project Board of Directors.Their leadership, creativity, and commitment to the arts will help guide TCDP into this exciting next chapter.
Please join us in celebrating this milestone and welcoming our newest board members!

Announcing Traverse City Dance Projects 15th Anniversary Summer Season! We’re thrilled to celebrate 15 years of bringing...
04/21/2026

Announcing Traverse City Dance Projects 15th Anniversary Summer Season!

We’re thrilled to celebrate 15 years of bringing professional dance and live performance directly into communities across Northern Michigan.

This summer, we continue that tradition with a six-stop tour featuring seven professional dancers from across the country, live music, and a dynamic program of new works.

✨ 2026 Season Highlights:
• A new work by Jennifer McQuiston Lott, set to original music by Charlie Millard, performed live by the Charlie Millard Band
• NYC-based tap artist Madison Hilligoss
• A world premiere by Artistic Director Brent Whitney
• Live music pre-show and post-show artist talkbacks

All but one of the performances are free, thanks to our incredible sponsors and supporters.

Whether you join us in a park, pavilion, theater, or along the waterfront, each performance is designed to be welcoming, high-quality, and unforgettable.

The 15th summer season is going to be epic with this incredible group of dancers and touring around with Charlie Millard Band

https://www.tcdanceproject.org/eventst2026

We’re looking for Production Interns for our Summer Tour 2026 Join the Traverse City Dance Project for an exciting seaso...
04/07/2026

We’re looking for Production Interns for our Summer Tour 2026

Join the Traverse City Dance Project for an exciting season bringing professional dance to communities across Northern Michigan.

From stage to audience—help bring it all to life.

📍 Dates: July 22 – August 4
(+ production meetings leading up)
⚠️ Must be local

This is a hands-on opportunity to work behind the scenes of a fast-paced outdoor touring production.

Responsibilities include:
• Production setup + strike
• Load in / load out
• Front of house + back of house
• Filming rehearsals
• General production support

Requirements:
• Able to lift 50+ lbs
• Organized, adaptable, team player
• Interest in production / stage management

Perks:
• Take company class (if dancer)
• Recommendation letter / testimonials
• College credit (if applicable)
• Real-world experience with a growing professional company

This is an unpaid internship, but an incredible opportunity to gain experience, build connections, and be part of something special 💥

📩 To Apply:
Send resume + short intro to:
[email protected]

Come be part of the team that makes it all happen.

The Traverse City Dance Project has been awarded a $41,890 Mission Support Grant from the Michigan Arts and Culture Coun...
03/16/2026

The Traverse City Dance Project has been awarded a $41,890 Mission Support Grant from the Michigan Arts and Culture Council for our 2026 season — with $5,600 supported by the National Endowment for the Arts.

This grant recognizes the impact of bringing professional dance and live music to communities across Northern Michigan — completely free to the public.

But there’s one catch.

To receive the funding, we must raise a 25% community match of $10,473.

Your support helps unlock funding that will allow us to continue bringing world-class dance to Northern Michigan communities.

The grant will help fund important upgrades for our touring productions, including:

• Outdoor touring theater trunks
• A wireless communication system for our production team
• A new stage skirt for our portable stage
• An outdoor lighting system for community performances

These upgrades will help us bring professional dance to audiences across Northern Michigan — many experiencing live dance for the very first time.

❤️ Help us unlock this grant and keep our performances free for everyone.

👉 Donate Here: https://givebutter.com/michigan-arts-and-culture-council-match-0jhx93

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Meet our 2026 Administrative Intern Avery Melroy. Avery is an MFA Candidate at Eastern Michigan University studying Appl...
02/05/2026

Meet our 2026 Administrative Intern Avery Melroy. Avery is an MFA Candidate at Eastern Michigan University studying Applied Drama & Theatre for the Young. Avery also serves as both a Production Manager at the Ann Arbor Civic Theatre and the Business Manager for EMU’s Theatre for the Young Tour. He received a BS in Early Childhood Education from the University of Findlay in 2023. After graduation, Avery hopes to work at a theatre for young audiences as a curriculum developer. We are thrilled to have him aboard for our 2026 season!

Meet our 2026 Administrative Intern Avery Melroy. Avery is an MFA Candidate at Eastern Michigan University studying Appl...
02/05/2026

Meet our 2026 Administrative Intern Avery Melroy. Avery is an MFA Candidate at Eastern Michigan University studying Applied Drama & Theatre for the Young. Avery also serves as both a Production Manager at the Ann Arbor Civic Theatre and the Business Manager for EMU's Theatre for the Young Tour. He received a BS in Early Childhood Education from the University of Findlay in 2023. After graduation, Avery hopes to work at a theatre for young audiences as a curriculum developer. We are thrilled to have him aboard for our 2026 season!

As we close out the year and begin a new, we want to thank you for your participation in our incredible 2025 season and ...
01/01/2026

As we close out the year and begin a new, we want to thank you for your participation in our incredible 2025 season and for all of your generous contributions to our End of year campaigns. Your support helps fuel the artistry, innovation, and community engagement that define our work, and we are deeply grateful to have this incredible dance family.

As we step into a new year filled with creativity and possibility, we are excited to continue building on this momentum—bringing world-class dance to the stage, expanding our educational programming, and deepening our engagement with the communities we love. Thank you and Happy New Year! 🌟

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This year, our dance performances moved over 1,500 people in Northern Michigan, included over 30 artists, and involved t...
12/30/2025

This year, our dance performances moved over 1,500 people in Northern Michigan, included over 30 artists, and involved the creation of numerous new dance and music works….and guess what…we’re just getting started!

Your support makes this possible—help us continue creating professional dance, inspiring our community, and making art accessible for everyone.

🎁 Give today and help us step into the new year stronger than ever!

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