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.

This year’s MFA Dance Concert, featuring the work of our second-year MFA candidates Christopher J. Salango and Lorraine "Rain" Stippec, taps into the power of dance to build communities of care.

Kapwa: Jukebox Rebolusyon, choreographed by Salango, is rooted in the Filipino concept of kapwa—shared identity and interconnectedness. The work explores cross-cultural solidarity through the lens of the 1965 Delano Grape Strike. Drawing from traditional Filipino dances and contemporary forms, and utilizing a soundtrack inspired by Filipino and Chicano jukebox culture, the piece takes audiences on a layered journey of migration, resistance, and communal care. Trauma’s Tapestry, choreographed by Stippec, combines tap dance, contemporary movement, and live painting to explore the embodied impact of PTSD from gun violence. Through rhythm, gesture, and visual art, the versatile cast of performers reflect on trauma, memory, and healing. Together, Salango and Stippec offer an evening of dance that is both personal and urgently relevant, inviting audiences to share an experience of resilience and connection.

This show is free and open to the public.

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.

This year’s MFA Dance Concert, featuring the work of our second-year MFA candidates Christopher J. Salango and Lorraine "Rain" Stippec, taps into the power of dance to build communities of care.

Kapwa: Jukebox Rebolusyon, choreographed by Salango, is rooted in the Filipino concept of kapwa—shared identity and interconnectedness. The work explores cross-cultural solidarity through the lens of the 1965 Delano Grape Strike. Drawing from traditional Filipino dances and contemporary forms, and utilizing a soundtrack inspired by Filipino and Chicano jukebox culture, the piece takes audiences on a layered journey of migration, resistance, and communal care. Trauma’s Tapestry, choreographed by Stippec, combines tap dance, contemporary movement, and live painting to explore the embodied impact of PTSD from gun violence. Through rhythm, gesture, and visual art, the versatile cast of performers reflect on trauma, memory, and healing. Together, Salango and Stippec offer an evening of dance that is both personal and urgently relevant, inviting audiences to share an experience of resilience and connection.

This show is free and open to the public.

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.

Show alert! Add Space Station’s upcoming fundraising show to your calendar! Their goal for this production is to make $2500 to go towards their upcoming summer residency. 

What is “Run it Back?” - Space Station alums are making a new mega-piece in response to their years of past-shows. Together, these artists respond to pieces that have affected Space Station’s artistic journey as a way of giving back and helping Space Station raise money for their programming. 

These “fundraising” ticket prices are not necessarily fundraising prices, but Space Station makes a point to always make art and dance affordable to all, and these prices are double what is usually charged. There will be a pay-it-forward option when purchasing tickets, and they always accept individual donations. Please message Space Station if you have any questions or would like to donate directly. You can also email them at spacestationdance@gmail.com. 

Show alert! Add Space Station’s upcoming fundraising show to your calendar! Their goal for this production is to make $2500 to go towards their upcoming summer residency. 

What is “Run it Back?” - Space Station alums are making a new mega-piece in response to their years of past-shows. Together, these artists respond to pieces that have affected Space Station’s artistic journey as a way of giving back and helping Space Station raise money for their programming. 

These “fundraising” ticket prices are not necessarily fundraising prices, but Space Station makes a point to always make art and dance affordable to all, and these prices are double what is usually charged. There will be a pay-it-forward option when purchasing tickets, and they always accept individual donations. Please message Space Station if you have any questions or would like to donate directly. You can also email them at spacestationdance@gmail.com. 

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.