Our 8th MFA Dance Concert, ¿Te puedo contar algo?, showcases original dance works crafted by our MFA candidates, Tess Angelica Losada Miner and Lourdes del Mar Santiago Lebrón. With exclusively female ensembles, these choreographers will use dance to illuminate various facets of the diasporic experience. Losada Miner delves into themes of exile, lamentation, and longing, pondering what it is to mourn for a lost homeland. Meanwhile, Santiago Lebron dissects notions of abundance and scarcity through a sequence of interlinked vignettes. Join us for an unforgettable evening of dance.

TAPESTRY is an international concert collaboration of dance-theater with Karlovsky & Company Dance and Divadlo Štúdio Tanca from Slovakia opening March 21-22 at The Grandel Theatre in St. Louis, MO. Divadlo Štúdio Tanca, one of the foremost professional contemporary dance theater companies in Slovakia, will present Medusa and Somewhere, we begin again; two powerful works of physical-dance theater. Karlovsky & Company Dance will present the premiere of This Home, by choreographer and artistic director, Dawn Karlovsky. This featured work was inspired by the migration story of her family heritage in Slovakia and the Czech Republic. This Home explores themes of migration, displacement, and transformation, reflecting the universal human desire for a sense of place and belonging.

TAPESTRY is an international concert collaboration of dance-theater with Karlovsky & Company Dance and Divadlo Štúdio Tanca from Slovakia opening March 21-22 at The Grandel Theatre in St. Louis, MO. Divadlo Štúdio Tanca, one of the foremost professional contemporary dance theater companies in Slovakia, will present Medusa and Somewhere, we begin again; two powerful works of physical-dance theater. Karlovsky & Company Dance will present the premiere of This Home, by choreographer and artistic director, Dawn Karlovsky. This featured work was inspired by the migration story of her family heritage in Slovakia and the Czech Republic. This Home explores themes of migration, displacement, and transformation, reflecting the universal human desire for a sense of place and belonging.

Our 8th MFA Dance Concert, ¿Te puedo contar algo?, showcases original dance works crafted by our MFA candidates, Tess Angelica Losada Miner and Lourdes del Mar Santiago Lebrón. With exclusively female ensembles, these choreographers will use dance to illuminate various facets of the diasporic experience. Losada Miner delves into themes of exile, lamentation, and longing, pondering what it is to mourn for a lost homeland. Meanwhile, Santiago Lebron dissects notions of abundance and scarcity through a sequence of interlinked vignettes. Join us for an unforgettable evening of dance.

RESILIENCE Dance Company is hosting open company auditions for the 2025/26 Season. All auditions for the 25/26 Season will be conducted in-person, either in St. Louis or Chicago. There is no cost to attend the audition. The morning will run like a workshop will all auditionees participating in contemporary modern phrasework, floorwork, improvisation, and some partnering/creative process. Dancers who are invited to stay for callbacks in the afternoon will participate in company rep, partnering, and creative process. ​​RDC uses names, not numbers. When you arrive, you'll be given a nametag to wear. We currently have 1-2 company positions available. 

Join us for this special opportunity to take a masterclass with Karlovsky & Company Dance's guest artist from Slovakia, Zebastián Mendez Marin, Artistic Director of Divadlo Štúdio Tanca! Divadlo Štúdio Tanca, one of the foremost professional contemporary dance theater companies in Slovakia, are part of the international concert collaboration of dance-theater with Karlovsky & Company Dance, TAPESTRY, taking place on March 21-22, 7:30pm at the Grandel. They will present “Medusa” and "Somewhere, we begin again”; two powerful works of contemporary dance and physical-dance theater.

Brigel’s Kinetic workshop (mechanical energy and distribution of effort in choreographic composition) will explore the following: Energy is the thread that binds us to the natural world around us. As dancers, we have the unique ability to harness this energy and use it to create movements that are both precise and expressive. In this workshop, we will delve deep into the mechanics of our own bodies, exploring how energy flows through every joint and muscle. We will investigate the interplay between effort and ease, questioning how much force is necessary to initiate movement and how to achieve a state of effortless motion. Through a variety of choreographic techniques, participants will analyze each step, learning to understand the mechanics of movement and how to create their own unique choreographic language.

With dances held all over the world, Ecstatic Dance is a free-form movement gathering, with music by a live DJ. It’s open to all, and no dance experience is required!

Welcome to Havana Nights at The Franklin of Soulard! Get ready to dance the night away with a thrilling Salsa Performance and Lesson featuring The Almas del Ritmo Dance Company and a live DJ . Whether you're a seasoned dancer or a beginner looking to learn, this event is perfect for anyone who loves to have fun and enjoy great music. Flavorful Latin-inspired appetizers are included with your ticket, and craft cocktails are available at the bar to keep the energy flowing. Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to experience the vibrant spirit of Havana right here in St. Louis!

The STLDT Trainee Program is proud to present (Em)Body. This concert will feature three world premieres choreographed by Geoff Alexander, Ashtyn Babb, and Madalyn Bailey, as well as the return of “11:11” by Brandon Fink, and “one of us is not like the others” by Logan Guerra. Join us for an exhilarating evening as we (Em)Body our artistic values united by the strength of individuality!

Saint Louis Dance Theatre’s winter concert will bring captivating evenings of dance to our audiences. Join us as we present 4 unique programs that highlight our journey towards new levels of artistic excellence and technical integrity! Be the first to witness the company premiere of the renowned Sechs Tänze by Jiří Kylián (Prague, CSR), who served as artistic director and house choreographer of Nederlands Dans Theater for more than thirty years. This program also features the 1942 solo Chaconne by dance pioneer José Limón (Culiacan, MX), blending the formal austerity of the traditional Mexican dance with the powerful emotion of the music, and the return of Notes on a Farewell by Guggenheim Fellow Tommie-Waheed Evans.

Saint Louis Dance Theatre’s winter concert will bring captivating evenings of dance to our audiences. Join us as we present 4 unique programs that highlight our journey towards new levels of artistic excellence and technical integrity! Be the first to witness the company premiere of the renowned Sechs Tänze by Jiří Kylián (Prague, CSR), who served as artistic director and house choreographer of Nederlands Dans Theater for more than thirty years. This program also features the 1942 solo Chaconne by dance pioneer José Limón (Culiacan, MX), blending the formal austerity of the traditional Mexican dance with the powerful emotion of the music, and the return of Notes on a Farewell by Guggenheim Fellow Tommie-Waheed Evans.

Saint Louis Dance Theatre’s winter concert will bring captivating evenings of dance to our audiences. Join us as we present 4 unique programs that highlight our journey towards new levels of artistic excellence and technical integrity! Be the first to witness the company premiere of the renowned Sechs Tänze by Jiří Kylián (Prague, CSR), who served as artistic director and house choreographer of Nederlands Dans Theater for more than thirty years. This program also features the 1942 solo Chaconne by dance pioneer José Limón (Culiacan, MX), blending the formal austerity of the traditional Mexican dance with the powerful emotion of the music, and the return of Notes on a Farewell by Guggenheim Fellow Tommie-Waheed Evans.

Saint Louis Dance Theatre’s winter concert will bring captivating evenings of dance to our audiences. Join us as we present 4 unique programs that highlight our journey towards new levels of artistic excellence and technical integrity! Be the first to witness the company premiere of the renowned Sechs Tänze by Jiří Kylián (Prague, CSR), who served as artistic director and house choreographer of Nederlands Dans Theater for more than thirty years. This program also features the 1942 solo Chaconne by dance pioneer José Limón (Culiacan, MX), blending the formal austerity of the traditional Mexican dance with the powerful emotion of the music, and the return of Notes on a Farewell by Guggenheim Fellow Tommie-Waheed Evans.

An original concert featuring six world premieres, choreographed by six RDC Company Artists: Reneé  Austin, Chrissy Clair, Josiah Gundersen, Michelle Parkhurst, Emily Small, Abbi LeBaube. RDC dancers will be joined by 15 community dancers to bring these works to life.

An original concert featuring six world premieres, choreographed by six RDC Company Artists: Reneé  Austin, Chrissy Clair, Josiah Gundersen, Michelle Parkhurst, Emily Small, Abbi LeBaube. RDC dancers will be joined by 15 community dancers to bring these works to life.

An original concert featuring six world premieres, choreographed by six RDC Company Artists: Reneé  Austin, Chrissy Clair, Josiah Gundersen, Michelle Parkhurst, Emily Small, Abbi LeBaube. RDC dancers will be joined by 15 community dancers to bring these works to life.

Award-winning choreographers, including Tony Winner Justin Peck, will have their work on display when Saint Louis Ballet returns to the beautiful Kirkwood Performing Arts Center to present three outstanding short ballets February 14-16. Tickets are now on sale for this annual Valentine’s weekend performances.

Award-winning choreographers, including Tony Winner Justin Peck, will have their work on display when Saint Louis Ballet returns to the beautiful Kirkwood Performing Arts Center to present three outstanding short ballets February 14-16. Tickets are now on sale for this annual Valentine’s weekend performances.

Award-winning choreographers, including Tony Winner Justin Peck, will have their work on display when Saint Louis Ballet returns to the beautiful Kirkwood Performing Arts Center to present three outstanding short ballets February 14-16. Tickets are now on sale for this annual Valentine’s weekend performances.

Fill out the audition form in our bio by Monday, February 3 at 11:59 PM CST to be considered for company contracts, our trainee program, and full or partial summer intensive scholarships. On February 10, selected dancers will be sent invitations to attend our in-person audition in St. Louis, MO on March 8, 2025.

Stream Raise Your Standards in the month of February!

Seeking strong singers and actors who move well for The Muny’s 2025 summer season. This audition is open to LOCAL nonunion performers, ages 18+, who permanently reside within a 50-mile radius of St. Louis. All NONRESIDENTS who are NONUNION should register for our Equity Chorus Singer or Dancer Call, which is open to Equity, EMC and nonunion performers ages 18+. If you are not age appropriate and do not meet the local residency requirements, you will not be seen for this particular call. The official casting notice and detailed character breakdown of available chorus roles will be shared later.

In a dance and sculptural performance, Brendan Fernandes: In Two presents a series of duets performed throughout the galleries. Responding directly to Scott Burton: Shape Shift, the dancers engage with Burton’s “furniture sculptures”—artworks that were originally made for public use. Like Burton (1939–1989), Fernandes draws on gestures and signaling within gay cruising culture as part of an ongoing exploration of queer camouflage, visibility, and embodiment. In addition to engaging with Burton’s artwork, dancers also activate two newly-commissioned sets of curtains installed in the upper and lower levels of the Pulitzer’s main gallery and a set of pillows that softly contrast with the hard materials of Burton’s work.

one night only! friday, january 17 @ 7pm. as in this is the only time all of us will be in a room together! a simple but sort of crazy hypothesis: if 11 people gather in a mismatched and sporadic fashion all unified under the same themes, then…. something awesome hopefully! i guess we’ll all find out together! it’ll be fun! tickets are available now!

In a dance and sculptural performance, Brendan Fernandes: In Two presents a series of duets performed throughout the galleries. Responding directly to Scott Burton: Shape Shift, the dancers engage with Burton’s “furniture sculptures”—artworks that were originally made for public use. Like Burton (1939–1989), Fernandes draws on gestures and signaling within gay cruising culture as part of an ongoing exploration of queer camouflage, visibility, and embodiment. In addition to engaging with Burton’s artwork, dancers also activate two newly-commissioned sets of curtains installed in the upper and lower levels of the Pulitzer’s main gallery and a set of pillows that softly contrast with the hard materials of Burton’s work.

Join Dawn Karlovsky, founder and artistic director of Karlovsky & Company Dance and a nationally certified Alexander Technique (AmSAT) teacher, for an immersive workshop on this gentle method for improving posture and mobility. This program is recommended for ages 13 and up, and all abilities are welcome. Participants should dress comfortably and are encouraged to bring a yoga blanket or exercise mat. Cushions and chairs will be provided upon request. Space is limited, and registration is required.

Dance artists are multifaceted, and every dance journey is unique. With an emphasis on individuality, Dancers Making Moves will showcase the diverse voices contributing to the artistic fabric of the professional dance community in St. Louis. The project will feature pay-what-you-can mini photography sessions open to all professional dance artists in St. Louis, as well as a focused content generation opportunity for up to 20 select dancers to share their unique stories. Dancers may apply or be nominated, and a specialized committee will decide the final cohort of dance artists. The project will culminate in a multimedia performance and gallery experience featuring content captured by Carly Vanderheyden as well as live performances and a Q&A session with the artists.

Free class! Moves by Marlee and music by egos at Sports Medicine and Training Center.