Traverse City Dance Project Summer Tour 2025 - Traverse City Mi

The Traverse City Dance Project's final performance on its 2025 summer tour will be an exciting and rare opportunity for Northern Michigan audiences to experience professional dance at its best, right here in downtown Traverse City! Set against the stunning backdrop of Grand Traverse Bay at the Open Space, attendees are in for an evening of artistry at this captivating, FREE performance. 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 dance 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, providing insight into the creative process and behind-the-scenes experiences. This promises to be a highlight event of the summer, offering a unique and unforgettable experience that combines live performance with the beautiful setting in downtown Traverse City.

6:30 PM Pre-show Music
7:30 PM Performance