U.P.rootEDD Gala Performance - Detroit Metropolitan Dance
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Saturday, August 8, 2026, 4 pm– 4:30 pm
Event Details
This is a past event.
PRESENTED BY DETROIT METROPOLITAN DANCE
A culminating performance by the participants of Detroit Metropolitan Dance's annual U.P.rootEDD intensive program. Participating dancers will be featured in excerpts of DMD repertory and a newly choreographed work by DMD company member, Emily "EmM" Moreira.
In addition to this performance, catch Detroit Metropolitan Dance at one of the additional events below scheduled to take place along side their U.ProotEDD intensive program.
Saturday, August 1, 2026
- 6 - 8 p.m. Digital Bloom - Pop up guided improvisation experience in Downtown Houghton (FREE)
Tuesday, August 4, 2026
- 8 a.m. - Yoga on the Houghton Pier with Fresh Coast Yoga (FREE)
- 3 - 6 p.m., 4:30 - 5 p.m. - Community "Move and Groove" at From the Ground Farmers Market (FREE)
Wednesday, August 5, 2026
- 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. - Contemporary master classes with DMD Company members for beginner to advanced dancers ($20) at Superior School of Dance *Opportunity to perform alongside the professional company on Saturday, September 12, 2026. - SIGN UP
Saturday, September 12, 2026
Things to know
DATES AND TIMES| Saturday, August 8, 2026 at 4:00 p.m.
LOCATION | McArdle Theatre
EST. RUN TIME | Approximately 30 minutes, no intermission
SEATING | General Admission
PUBLIC TICKETS | $15 More than the Full fee / $10 Full Fee / $8Most of the fee / $6 Some of the fee / $4 The min. payment / Free admission for Houghton County residents
MICHIGAN TECH STUDENT RUSH TICKETS | This event is not eligible for Student Rush Tickets
CONTENT GUIDANCE | None
Rozsa Lobby is open 8 a.m.-4 p.m. M-F. Seating begins a half hour prior to the event start time. View Rozsa Box Office Hours.
Thanks to Our Sponsors
Support for this Event is sponsored in part by:
Rozsa Center for the Performing Arts, Superior School of Dance, Fresh Coast Yoga, Ghost House Farm, Big Goat Farm, Digital Bloom, City of Houghton, and Keweenaw Boat Tours
About the Presenter
Formerly Eisenhower Dance Detroit, Detroit Metropolitan Dance showcases a bold and exciting new chapter of our artistic journey. This rebrand is pivotal for our organization and holds tremendous promise; including expanding our footprint with future residence in Little Village Detroit. We look forward to deepening our community impact, increasing access to dance education, and strengthening our role within Detroit’s cultural landscape and beyond!
DMD looks forward to returning to the Rozsa for performances by the professional company on September 12, 2026!
Learn more at eisenhowerdance.org
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