This year’s Winter Dance Concert highlights the creative voices of our sophomore and junior choreographers. Each pair has crafted original work and set it on their peers, resulting in thirteen unique pieces that move through humor, heartbreak, imagination, and joy. The program offers an intimate look at the artistry emerging within our program and invites audiences to experience a wide range of emotional and creative perspectives. Join us for three evenings in our three-sided black box theater, where you’ll be immersed in the action and seated up close to the performers as these young artists share the work they have built together.

MADCO's Choreographic Festival Celebrating Artists Shaping the Now

MADCO’s Dare to Dance Festival returns! Dare to Dance celebrates the present moment of dance making, and highlights the voices shaping the now. The festival will bring dancers and choreographers from across the country to St. Louis to celebrate how MADCO and contemporary dance are actively being formed, molded, and expressed today.

MADCO's Choreographic Festival Celebrating Artists Shaping the Now

MADCO’s Dare to Dance Festival returns! Dare to Dance celebrates the present moment of dance making, and highlights the voices shaping the now. The festival will bring dancers and choreographers from across the country to St. Louis to celebrate how MADCO and contemporary dance are actively being formed, molded, and expressed today.

Join the dancers of RESILIENCE Dance Company and the incredible singers of Continuum Vocal Ensemble for an unforgettable collaborative concert​!

Exploring ideas of resistance, cultural upheaval, identity and belonging through music and movement, Speak Easy - Move Loud will transport audiences to the 1920s with themes that still resonate in today's world.

Join the dancers of RESILIENCE Dance Company and the incredible singers of Continuum Vocal Ensemble for an unforgettable collaborative concert​!

Exploring ideas of resistance, cultural upheaval, identity and belonging through music and movement, Speak Easy - Move Loud will transport audiences to the 1920s with themes that still resonate in today's world.

Join the dancers of RESILIENCE Dance Company and the incredible singers of Continuum Vocal Ensemble for an unforgettable collaborative concert​!

Exploring ideas of resistance, cultural upheaval, identity and belonging through music and movement, Speak Easy - Move Loud will transport audiences to the 1920s with themes that still resonate in today's world.

This powerful collection of ballets explores the intersection of classical technique, modern rhythm, and emotional depth. From Gen Horiuchi’s St. Louis Blues, a vibrant tribute to the roots of American jazz featuring live music and vocals, to the kinetic energy of Peter Martins’ Hallelujah Junction and the bold, theatrical flair of The Chairman Dances, both set to the driving scores of John Adams—each work pulses with musical innovation. Adding to the program’s richness, Christopher Wheeldon’s hauntingly beautiful Liturgy (matinee only) offers a meditative pas de deux that is both intimate and transcendent.

This powerful collection of ballets explores the intersection of classical technique, modern rhythm, and emotional depth. From Gen Horiuchi’s St. Louis Blues, a vibrant tribute to the roots of American jazz featuring live music and vocals, to the kinetic energy of Peter Martins’ Hallelujah Junction and the bold, theatrical flair of The Chairman Dances, both set to the driving scores of John Adams—each work pulses with musical innovation. Adding to the program’s richness, Christopher Wheeldon’s hauntingly beautiful Liturgy (matinee only) offers a meditative pas de deux that is both intimate and transcendent.

This powerful collection of ballets explores the intersection of classical technique, modern rhythm, and emotional depth. From Gen Horiuchi’s St. Louis Blues, a vibrant tribute to the roots of American jazz featuring live music and vocals, to the kinetic energy of Peter Martins’ Hallelujah Junction and the bold, theatrical flair of The Chairman Dances, both set to the driving scores of John Adams—each work pulses with musical innovation. Adding to the program’s richness, Christopher Wheeldon’s hauntingly beautiful Liturgy (matinee only) offers a meditative pas de deux that is both intimate and transcendent.

Johan Inger’s award-winning Walking Mad compellingly addresses how we navigate barriers—both physical and emotional. With dancers interacting dramatically with a transforming wall set piece, the choreography set to Ravel’s Boléro vividly explores how boundaries shape and reshape human relationships. Complemented by a world premiere from Kirven Douthit-Boyd, this performance explores the environments we occupy and how they mold our interactions.

Experience the magic of ballet and orchestral music coming together in perfect harmony. The program features beloved selections from classical ballet masterpieces including Tchaikovsky's Sleeping Beauty and Swan Lake, as well as Delibes' Coppelia and more.

Johan Inger’s award-winning Walking Mad compellingly addresses how we navigate barriers—both physical and emotional. With dancers interacting dramatically with a transforming wall set piece, the choreography set to Ravel’s Boléro vividly explores how boundaries shape and reshape human relationships. Complemented by a world premiere from Kirven Douthit-Boyd, this performance explores the environments we occupy and how they mold our interactions.

Johan Inger’s award-winning Walking Mad compellingly addresses how we navigate barriers—both physical and emotional. With dancers interacting dramatically with a transforming wall set piece, the choreography set to Ravel’s Boléro vividly explores how boundaries shape and reshape human relationships. Complemented by a world premiere from Kirven Douthit-Boyd, this performance explores the environments we occupy and how they mold our interactions.

Johan Inger’s award-winning Walking Mad compellingly addresses how we navigate barriers—both physical and emotional. With dancers interacting dramatically with a transforming wall set piece, the choreography set to Ravel’s Boléro vividly explores how boundaries shape and reshape human relationships. Complemented by a world premiere from Kirven Douthit-Boyd, this performance explores the environments we occupy and how they mold our interactions.

SHIFTING TIME is an evening-length work of dance-theater exploring thoughts, perceptions, and experiences of human and environmental time. Conceived and choreographed by Dawn Karlovsky and guest collaborator Megan Nicely, artistic director of Megan Nicely | Dance (SF Bay Area), the work will be restaged after its St. Louis and SF Bay Area premieres in 2019. SHIFTING TIME returns in 2026, reimagined with fresh depth and perspective.

SHIFTING TIME is an evening-length work of dance-theater exploring thoughts, perceptions, and experiences of human and environmental time. Conceived and choreographed by Dawn Karlovsky and guest collaborator Megan Nicely, artistic director of Megan Nicely | Dance (SF Bay Area), the work will be restaged after its St. Louis and SF Bay Area premieres in 2019. SHIFTING TIME returns in 2026, reimagined with fresh depth and perspective.

Seen: STL is a semi-annual event hosted by RDC that showcases works-in-progress by local, independent dance artists. The goal of Seen is to create space for artistic vulnerability - there are no rules, no budgets, no time requirements, and no genre restrictions. Artists are simply encouraged to share and be seen. Submissions open six - eight weeks prior to the performance.

Dancing in the Light: 7pm

Dancing In the Light is a spring dance concert presented by the School of Performing Arts at MBU, featuring works choreographed by renowned guest artists and MBU faculty.  The production highlights the artistic growth and versatility of MBU's students through their performances in a variety of dance styles.

Cover Stories: 8pm

Our Cover Stories premiere performance features all new works by STL Rhythm Collaborative's professional ensembles, moSTLy TAP & moSTLy JAZZ, along with special guests. This all-ages show includes cover songs we know and love, plus some of STL Rhythm Collaborative’s favorites that may be less well-known. Every step tells a story.  Every song, a new spin.​

New Creations. New Directions.

MADCO’s spring concert SHIFT explores themes of forward motion, change, and evolution, capturing the vision and potential of MADCO's next chapter and the ongoing transformation of Modern and Contemporary dance. Choreographers Gianna Burright and Carly Vanderheyden will be featured alongside MADCO repertoire.

Dancing in the Light: 7pm

Dancing In the Light is a spring dance concert presented by the School of Performing Arts at MBU, featuring works choreographed by renowned guest artists and MBU faculty.  The production highlights the artistic growth and versatility of MBU's students through their performances in a variety of dance styles.

Cover Stories: 8pm

Our Cover Stories premiere performance features all new works by STL Rhythm Collaborative's professional ensembles, moSTLy TAP & moSTLy JAZZ, along with special guests. This all-ages show includes cover songs we know and love, plus some of STL Rhythm Collaborative’s favorites that may be less well-known. Every step tells a story.  Every song, a new spin.​

New Creations. New Directions.

MADCO’s spring concert SHIFT explores themes of forward motion, change, and evolution, capturing the vision and potential of MADCO's next chapter and the ongoing transformation of Modern and Contemporary dance. Choreographers Gianna Burright and Carly Vanderheyden will be featured alongside MADCO repertoire.

Dancing in the Light: 2:30pm

Dancing In the Light isa spring dance concert presented by the School of Performing Arts at MBU, featuring works choreographed by renowned guest artists and MBU faculty.  The production highlights the artistic growth and versatility of MBU's students through their performances in a variety of dance styles.

Cover Stories: 3:30pm

Our Cover Stories premiere performancefeatures all new works by STL Rhythm Collaborative's professional ensembles, moSTLy TAP & moSTLy JAZZ, along with special guests. This all-ages show includes cover songs we know and love, plus some of STL Rhythm Collaborative’s favorites that may be less well-known. Every step tells a story.  Every song, a new spin.​

Gen Horiuchi’s enchanting full-length Cinderella returns to the stage, set to Prokofiev’s timeless score. Premiered in 2009 and last performed in 2022, this beloved ballet will be revived with the local debut of stunning sets and costumes by renowned British designer Peter Farmer. Featuring the full cast of Saint Louis Ballet, this magical production brings the classic fairy tale to life with elegance, humor, and breathtaking choreography.

RDC is thrilled to present an original, double-bill performance featuring new work by Emily Haussler in collaboration with RESILIENCE Dance Company and Hot Crowd, a Chicago-based modern company. Both works will premiere in St. Louis, then go on tour for a second performance series in Chicago.

Gen Horiuchi’s enchanting full-length Cinderella returns to the stage, set to Prokofiev’s timeless score. Premiered in 2009 and last performed in 2022, this beloved ballet will be revived with the local debut of stunning sets and costumes by renowned British designer Peter Farmer. Featuring the full cast of Saint Louis Ballet, this magical production brings the classic fairy tale to life with elegance, humor, and breathtaking choreography.

Gen Horiuchi’s enchanting full-length Cinderella returns to the stage, set to Prokofiev’s timeless score. Premiered in 2009 and last performed in 2022, this beloved ballet will be revived with the local debut of stunning sets and costumes by renowned British designer Peter Farmer. Featuring the full cast of Saint Louis Ballet, this magical production brings the classic fairy tale to life with elegance, humor, and breathtaking choreography.

RDC is thrilled to present an original, double-bill performance featuring new work by Emily Haussler in collaboration with RESILIENCE Dance Company and Hot Crowd, a Chicago-based modern company. Both works will premiere in St. Louis, then go on tour for a second performance series in Chicago.

Gen Horiuchi’s enchanting full-length Cinderella returns to the stage, set to Prokofiev’s timeless score. Premiered in 2009 and last performed in 2022, this beloved ballet will be revived with the local debut of stunning sets and costumes by renowned British designer Peter Farmer. Featuring the full cast of Saint Louis Ballet, this magical production brings the classic fairy tale to life with elegance, humor, and breathtaking choreography.

Saint Louis Dance Theatre’s Love Languages season culminates with a profound examination of human connection. The weekend features the company premiere of Stephanie Martinez’s kiss.—described by the choreographer as “my love letter” to the fundamental human needs “to be seen, to be heard, and to be honored.” This mesmerizing work emerged during the pandemic when connection was most precious, using movement as a language to express vulnerability and intimacy. Paired with repertory favorites, the spring concert culminates the season’s exploration of love and language, celebrating movement’s capacity to express our human connection.

Saint Louis Dance Theatre’s Love Languages season culminates with a profound examination of human connection. The weekend features the company premiere of Stephanie Martinez’s kiss.—described by the choreographer as “my love letter” to the fundamental human needs “to be seen, to be heard, and to be honored.” This mesmerizing work emerged during the pandemic when connection was most precious, using movement as a language to express vulnerability and intimacy. Paired with repertory favorites, the spring concert culminates the season’s exploration of love and language, celebrating movement’s capacity to express our human connection.

Saint Louis Dance Theatre’s Love Languages season culminates with a profound examination of human connection. The weekend features the company premiere of Stephanie Martinez’s kiss.—described by the choreographer as “my love letter” to the fundamental human needs “to be seen, to be heard, and to be honored.” This mesmerizing work emerged during the pandemic when connection was most precious, using movement as a language to express vulnerability and intimacy. Paired with repertory favorites, the spring concert culminates the season’s exploration of love and language, celebrating movement’s capacity to express our human connection.

Saint Louis Dance Theatre’s Love Languages season culminates with a profound examination of human connection. The weekend features the company premiere of Stephanie Martinez’s kiss.—described by the choreographer as “my love letter” to the fundamental human needs “to be seen, to be heard, and to be honored.” This mesmerizing work emerged during the pandemic when connection was most precious, using movement as a language to express vulnerability and intimacy. Paired with repertory favorites, the spring concert culminates the season’s exploration of love and language, celebrating movement’s capacity to express our human connection.