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Season Schedule
Special Events
Rock 'n Roll with EDE
(Click here to view a PDF of the invitation!)
Friday, March 7, 2008, 6:00 p.m.
The Community House
380 S. Bates Street • Birmingham, MI 48009
$100/Supporter • $175/Patron • $250/Benefactor
($20 for the AfterParty! Details below!)
This evening of dance, fine dining and entertainment will benefit the Eisenhower Dance Ensemble and the EDE Center for Dance. Performances will feature the EDE dancers and several student companies.
Silent & Live Auctions • 52 Card Wine Raffle • Dinner • Performance
NEW - Join us for EDE's first-ever AfterParty!
9:00 pm. - Enjoy DJ, dancing, drinks and dessert!
Just $20 per person, including one drink! (Dinner guests are invited to stay at no charge.)
For more information or to purchase tickets, please call (248) 559-2095.
DONATE AN AUCTION ITEM!! Click here to fill out a donor form!
Subscription Concert Series
ON THE MOVE with Eisenhower Dance Ensemble and Joel Hall Dance Company
Saturday, Oct. 27, 2007 at 8:00pm (Prelude 7:30pm)
Oakland University's Varner Recital Hall (Rochester, MI)
Presented by Oakland University's Department of Music, Theatre and Dance
Tickets: $16 adults, $12 seniors, $8 students
Box office: 248/370-3013
Experience the best of contemporary and jazz dance at Eisenhower Dance Ensemble's dazzling season opener! Two nationally-known dance companies team up for an exhilarating evening of dance. Michigan's own premier dance company, Eisenhower Dance Ensemble, joins forces with Chicago's Joel Hall Dance Company. From drama to comedy to pure virtuosic movement, you won't want to miss this sensational dance event!
OTHER SIDE OF WINTER: A Dance and Music Celebration
Eisenhower Dance Ensemble with the Southpaw Isle Steelband
Saturday, December 8, 2007 at 8:00pm
Lake Orion Performing Arts Center (Lake Orion, MI)
Tickets: $15 general admission, $10 students
Box Office: 248-559-2095
Join EDE for its annual December production featuring a new premiere by guest choreographer Michael Foley and music by the Southpaw Isle Steelband, under the direction of Mark Stone. The concert will also feature seasonal favorites with guest performances by the Oakland University Repertory Dance Company and the EDE Center for Dance student companies. This festival of dance and music is fun for the entire family!
Eisenhower Dance Ensemble in NewDANCEfest VI
Saturday, January 26, 2008 at 7:30pm (Prelude 7:00pm)
Troy High School Auditorium (Troy, MI)
Presented by the Troy School District Fine Arts Department
Tickets: $12 adults, $10 seniors, $6 students
Box office: 248-559-2095
For this year's annual NewDANCEfest, EDE will share the stage with Modern
American Dance Company, the popular contemporary dance company from St.
Louis. This breathtaking program of new and favorite repertory will include
works by David Dorfman and Laurie Eisenhower. This annual showcase of
choreography is a "must-see" event! Come see what all the excitement is
about when these awe-inspiring companies take the stage!
Eisenhower Dance Ensemble in
BRIGHT SIDE OF THE ROAD: Dances from the Heart of Rock and Roll
Saturday, April 5, 2008 at 8:00pm
Macomb Center for the Performing Arts (Clinton Township, MI)
Tickets: $25 Gold Circle, $20 Adult, $15 Student/Senior
Box office: 586-286-2222
Click here to purhase tickets
Come join EDE for an exhilarating evening of dance set to classic and contemporary Folk and Rock music. The program will include "Tom's Songs," choreographed by Laurie Eisenhower, a heartfelt tribute which features music by Bob Dylan, Van Morrison and Bonnie Raitt, among others, and a new premiere work by EDE Associate Artistic Director, Stephanie Pizzo. This celebration of dance and music will have you "rockin" in your seats!
2008-2009 Season Schedule, as of June 18, 2008.
| August 16, 2008 |
Rochester, MI |
EDE Center for Dance |
Open House (11am-3pm) and Performance (12pm) |
| August 17, 2008 |
Birmingham, MI |
Birmingham EDE Center for Dance |
Grand Opening, Open House (11am-3pm) and Performance (12pm) |
| August 18-22, 2008 |
Rochester, NY |
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Residency |
| August 23, 2008 |
Rochester, NY |
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Repertory Performance |
| August 25-29, 2008 |
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Choreographic Residency with Helen Simoneau |
| September 28 - October 3, 2008 |
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Choreographic Residency with Kyra Jean Green |
| October 5-10, 2008 |
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Choreographic Residency with Eddie O'Campo |
| October 25, 2008 |
Rochester, MI |
Varner Recital Hall, Oakland University |
EDE Subscription Season Performance On the Move; After-performance reception, "Dessert with the Dancers" |
| November 14, 2008 |
Houston, TX |
Wortham Center |
Shared performance with Houston Metropolitan Dance Company |
| December 13, 2008 |
Lake Orion, MI |
Lake Orion Performing Arts Center |
EDE Subscription Season Performance - December Dances |
| January 12, 2009 |
Troy, MI |
Troy Athens High School |
Kids 'n Motion Performance |
| January 17, 2009 |
Troy, MI |
Troy Performing Arts Center |
EDE Subscription Season Performance - NewDANCEfest VII; After-performance Donor Reception |
| January 25-29, 2009 |
Sault Ste. Marie, MI |
Lake Superior State University |
Choreographic Residency |
| January 29, 2009 |
Sault Ste. Marie, MI |
Lake Superior State University |
Repertory Performance |
| February 8, 2009 |
Rochester, MI |
Oakland University |
Dance Day Performance |
| February 14, 2009 |
Big Rapids, MI |
Ferris State University |
Performance |
| February 18-20, 2009 |
Northfield, MN |
St. Olaf's College |
Master Classes and Performance |
| February 26-27, 2009 |
Newark, OH |
Midland Theatre |
Choreographic Residency and Master Classes |
| February 28, 2009 |
Newark, OH |
Midland Theatre |
Performance |
| March 3-5, 2009 |
Roscommon, MI |
Kirtland Community College |
Creative Movement Workshops |
| March 6, 2009 |
Roscommon, MI |
Kirtland Community College |
Healthy Kids Performances |
| March 12-14, 2009 |
Grand Rapids, MI |
Calvin College |
Choreographic Residency, Master Classes and Performance |
| March 19, 2009 |
Hartford, WI |
Schauer Arts Center |
Healthy Kids Performances and Master Class |
| March 20, 2009 |
Hartford, WI |
Schauer Arts Center |
Performance |
| March 28, 2009 |
Birmingham, MI |
Birmingham Community House |
EDE Fundraiser and Performance |
| April 3, 2009 |
Clinton Township, MI |
Macomb Center for the Performing Arts |
Kids 'n Motion Performance |
| April 4, 2009 |
Clinton Township, MI |
Macomb Center for the Performing Arts |
EDE Subscription Season Performance - Motown in Motion, featuring The Contours |
| April 17, 2009 |
Hart, MI |
Hart Public Schools Auditorium |
Kids 'n Motion Performances |
| April 18, 2009 |
Hart, MI |
Hart Public Schools Auditorium |
Repertory Performance |
| June 6-7, 2009 |
Rochester, MI |
Varner Recital Hall, Oakland University |
Performances for EDE Center for Dance Concerts |
2007-2008 Season Schedule
| August 19, 2007 |
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Season begins |
| September 6, 2007 |
Columbus, OH |
Capitol Theater, Vern Riffe Center for Government and the Arts |
Arts Midwest Conference, Spotlight Showcase performance |
| September 30, 2007 |
Pontiac, MI |
The Art Experience, Inc. |
Performance |
| October 23, 2007 |
Bloomfield Hills, MI |
Way Elementary School |
Healthy Kids Performance |
| October 27, 2007 |
Rochester, MI |
Varner Recital Hall, Oakland University |
On the Move. Shared performance with Joel Hall Dance Company. After-performance reception, "Dessert with the Dancers" |
| November 5-9, 2007 |
Stevensville, MI |
Lakeshore High School |
Choreographic residency |
| November 10-16, 2007 |
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Residency with choreographer Michael Foley |
| November 30-December 1, 2007 |
Rochester, MI |
Varner Recital Hall, Oakland University |
Guest Appearance, Oakland Dance Theatre performance |
| December 1, 2007 |
Rochester, MI |
EDE Center for Dance |
Creative Movement Workshop with the Girl Scouts of Metro Detroit |
| December 8, 2007 |
Lake Orion, MI |
Lake Orion Performing Arts Center |
Other Side of Winter. Performance with the Southpaw Isle Steelband |
| December 14, 2007 |
Three Rivers, MI |
Carnegie Center for the Arts |
Mini-Motown Children's Performance |
| January 4, 2008 |
Detroit, MI |
Stark Elementary School |
Kids 'n Motion Performance |
| January 12, 2008 |
Rochester, MI |
EDE Center for Dance |
Informal Performance, EDE Center for Dance Open House |
| January 22, 2008 |
Troy, MI |
Troy Athens High School |
Kids 'n Motion Performance |
| January 26, 2008 |
Troy, MI |
Troy Performing Arts Center |
NewDANCEfest VI. Shared performance with Modern American Dance Company, St. Louis, MO |
| January 27, 2008 |
Rochester, MI |
Oakland University |
Dance Day Performance |
| February 1-2, 2008 |
St. Louis, MO |
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Shared performances with Modern American Dance Company |
| February 3-9, 2008 |
Alma, MI |
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Alma College choreographic residency |
| February 9, 2008 |
Alma, MI |
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Performance at Alma College |
| February 11-16, 2008 |
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Choreographic residency with Kiesha Lalama-White |
| February 22, 2008 |
Chicago, IL |
Athenaeum Theatre |
Shared performance with Joel Hall Dance Company |
| March 3-18, 2008 |
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Choreographic residency with Bill DeYoung |
| March 7, 2008 |
Birmingham, MI |
Birmingham Community House |
EDE Fundraiser and Performance |
| March 14, 2008 |
Inkster, MI |
Woodson Elementary |
Healthy Kids Performance |
| March 19, 2008 |
Inkster, MI |
Meek Elementary |
Healthy Kids Performance |
| April 4, 2008 |
Clinton Township, MI |
Macomb Center for the Performing Arts |
Kids 'n Motion Performance |
| April 5, 2008 |
Clinton Township, MI |
Macomb Center for the Performing Arts |
Bright Side of the Road: Dances from the Heart of Rock and Roll. Performance |
| April 8, 2008 |
Detroit, MI |
Moses Field Center |
Healthy Kids Performance |
| April 15, 2008 |
Detroit, MI |
Oakman Elementary Orthopedic |
Kids 'n Motion Performance |
| April 18, 2008 |
Detroit, MI |
Holcom Elementary |
Kids 'n Motion Performances |
| April 21-25, 2008 |
Kalkaska, MI |
Kalkaska Public Schools |
Healthy Kids Residency |
| April 28, 2008 |
Pontiac, MI |
Whitman and Owen Elementary |
Healthy Kids Performances |
| April 29, 2008 |
Detroit, MI |
Wilkins Elementary |
Healthy Kids Lecture/Demonstration |
| May 1 - June 3, 2008 |
Pontiac, MI |
Pontiac School District |
Healthy Kids Residency |
| May 7, 2008 |
Detroit, MI |
Emmerson Elementary |
Healthy Kids Performances |
| May 23, 2008 |
St. Louis, MO |
Lee Theater, Touhill Performing Arts Center |
Spring to Dance Festival |
| June 7, 2008 |
Rochester, MI |
Varner Recital Hall, Oakland University |
Performance for Rochester EDE Center for Dance Concert |
| June 8, 2008 |
Rochester, MI |
Varner Recital Hall, Oakland University |
Performance for Birmingham EDE Center for Dance Concert |
| July 28 - Aug 1, 2008 |
Rochester, MI |
Oakland University |
EDE Summer Dance Intensive |
2006-2007 Season Schedule
| Aug. 9-12, 2006 |
Phoenix, AZ |
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Choreographic residency, Desert Dance Theatre |
| Aug. 27, 2006 |
Troy, MI |
The Somerset Collection |
Arts du Jour performance |
| Sept. 1-4, 2006 |
Pontiac, MI |
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Performances at SNEEK PEEK and Chrysler Arts, Beats & Eats Festival |
| Sept. 16, 2006 |
Marshall, MI |
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Performance at the Michigan Touring Arts Showcase |
| Sept. 18-21, 2006 |
Macomb, IL |
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Choreographic residency at Western Illinois University |
| Sept. 22, 2006 |
Macomb, IL |
Brophy Hall, Western Illinois University |
Performance |
| Oct. 17, 2006 |
Akron, OH |
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The Toy Castle performance, Ohio Arts Presenters Showcase |
| Oct. 19, 2006 |
Scottsdale, AZ |
Scottsdale Center for the Arts |
Shared performance with Desert Dance Theatre |
| Oct. 23-24, 2006 |
Mesa, AZ |
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Motown in Motion performances |
| Oct. 28, 2006 |
Rochester, MI |
Varner Recital Hall, Oakland University |
On the Move, Shared performance with Houston Metropolitan Dance Company |
| Nov. 14, 2006 |
Saginaw, MI |
Temple Theatre |
Motown in Motion performance |
| Nov. 16, 2006 |
Detroit, MI |
Wilkins Elementary School |
Kids 'n Motion performance |
| Nov. 21, 2006 |
Detroit, MI |
Brewer Elementary School |
Kids 'n Motion performance |
| Dec. 4, 2006 |
Three Rivers, MI |
Carnegie Center for the Arts |
Kids 'n Motion performance |
| Dec. 9, 2006 |
Lake Orion, MI |
Lake Orion Performing Arts Center |
EDE Repertory Performance |
| Dec. 16, 2006 |
Houston, TX |
Wortham Center/Cullen Theater |
Shared performance with Houston Metropolitan Dance Company |
| Jan. 8-13, 2007 |
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Choreographic residency with David Dorfman |
| Jan. 22, 2007 |
Troy, MI |
Troy Athens High School |
Kids 'n Motion performance |
| Jan. 27, 2007 |
Grand Rapids, MI |
DeVos Hall |
Performance of Strange Humors for Michigan Music Educators Conference |
| Feb. 11, 2007 |
Rochester, MI |
Varner Recital Hall, Oakland University |
Performance at Dance Day |
| Feb. 19-23, 2007 |
Kalkaska, MI |
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Educational residency |
| Feb. 24, 2007 |
Traverse City, MI |
Traverse City Opera House |
Performances of Motown in Motion and EDE Repertory |
| Mar. 6, 2007 |
Pontiac, MI |
LaBaron and Rogers Elementary Schools |
Healthy Kids Lecture Demonstrations |
| Mar. 7, 2007 |
Pontiac, MI |
Crofoot Elementary School |
Healthy Kids Lecture Demonstrations |
| Mar. 9, 2007 |
Inkster, MI |
Inkster High School |
Mini-Motown in Motion performance |
| Mar. 9, 2007 |
Birmingham, MI |
Birmingham Community House |
EDE Fundraiser |
| Mar. 16, 2007 |
Clinton Township, MI |
Macomb Center for the Performing Arts |
Kids 'n Motion performance |
| Mar. 17, 2007 |
Clinton Township, MI |
Macomb Center for the Performing Arts |
The Soldier's Tale, Repertory performance |
Mar. 20-
June 11, 2007 |
Pontiac, MI |
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Healthy Kids Residency |
| Mar. 23, 2007 |
Inkster, MI |
Meek Milton Elementary School |
Kids 'n Motion performances |
| Mar. 24, 2007 |
Hillsdale County, MI |
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Kids 'n Motion performance |
| Mar. 30, 2007 |
Inkster, MI |
Blanchette Middle School |
Kids 'n Motion performances |
| April 20, 2007 |
Troy, MI |
Troy High School Auditorium |
NewDANCEfest V, Repertory performance |
| April 26, 2007 |
Glenside, PA |
Keswick Theatre |
The Toy Castle performances |
| April 27, 2007 |
Staten Island, NY |
George Theatre |
The Toy Castle performances |
| April 29, 2007 |
Hagerstown, MD |
Maryland Theater |
Motown in Motion with The Contours |
| June 9-10, 2007 |
Rochester, MI |
Varner Recital Hall, Oakland University |
EDE Center for Dance performances |
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