Events

Echoes of a Changing World: Happendance Professional Company Collaborates with Composer, David Biedenbender
Apr
25

Echoes of a Changing World: Happendance Professional Company Collaborates with Composer, David Biedenbender

Experience the Power of Dance & Music in "Echoes of a Changing World"

Happendance Professional Company joins forces with composers David Biedenbender, Anthony T. Marasco, and students from the Michigan State University College of Music for a breathtaking performance exploring the urgent theme of global warming. Through a fusion of dynamic movement and evocative live music, this one-of-a-kind production delves into the beauty of our planet, the crisis it faces, and the hope for change.

Don't miss this immersive and thought-provoking performance that speaks to the heart of our shared future. Tickets on sale April 1st, 2025.

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Echoes of a Changing World
Apr
26

Echoes of a Changing World

Experience the Power of Dance & Music in "Echoes of a Changing World"

Happendance Professional Company joins forces with renowned composer David Biedenbender for a breathtaking performance exploring the urgent theme of global warming. Through a fusion of dynamic movement and evocative live music, this one-of-a-kind production delves into the beauty of our planet, the crisis it faces, and the hope for change.

Don't miss this immersive and thought-provoking performance that speaks to the heart of our shared future. Tickets on sale April 1st, 2025.

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Happendance Professional Company Performs with the New Music Forum
Mar
20

Happendance Professional Company Performs with the New Music Forum

Join Happendance Professional Company and New Music Forum for a one-of-a-kind interactive, experimental performance at the historic Turner-Dodge House. This immersive processional experience moves through the mansion, beginning on the first floor and culminating in a breathtaking finale on the third floor.

With live contemporary music and dynamic dance performances unfolding around you, you'll become part of the artistry as the performers guide you through the space. Don’t miss this unforgettable evening where movement and sound transform history into something entirely new!

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Fables
Feb
28

Fables

  • Pasant Theater at the Wharton Center for the Performing Arts (map)
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Happendance Professional Company presents Fables, an enchanting and interactive dance performance for all ages! Experience the magic of storytelling through dance as we bring to life five captivating tales from around the world, including Pandora's Box, The Tortoise and the Hare, How the Stars Fell Into the Sky, The Farmer, and Anansi the Spider. Immerse yourself in this unique journey of imagination, movement, and cultural richness! Tickets:  https://tinyurl.com/yyvkddew

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Spook-N-Dancetacular!
Oct
26

Spook-N-Dancetacular!

Come on out to the Big Red Barn for a free kid-friendly Halloween Celebration! Enjoy a Trunk or Treat, Halloween-themed games and activities, and a special surprise spooky dance performance! Don’t forget to wear a costume!

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Happendance School Open House
Aug
15

Happendance School Open House

Celebrate the start of the Happendance School Season with us! Come out and meet some of our faculty, try out some of our classes, and enjoy some refreshments. Faculty and staff members will be on site to answer any questions regarding our fall dance class schedule and register students for our 2024/2025 classes!

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Professional Company Auditions
Jun
8

Professional Company Auditions

Happendance Professional Company Auditions for the 2024/2025 season will include a warm-up, Contemporary, Jazz, and Hip Hop/Street Dance Movement Phrase. Company members commit to at least seven hours of rehearsal each week on Wednesdays from 9:30am-1:30pm and Fridays from 10:00am-1:00pm, and 15-25 performances per season. Velocity dancers are paid hourly for rehearsal and are paid lump sums for each performance. To register for the audition, or for more information, visit the Professional Company tab.

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Tap Improv Jam!
Apr
27

Tap Improv Jam!

Join us at the Big Red Barn for an afternoon of live music and tap dancing! Never improvised tap dancing before? No problem! You'll be guided through the process by our experienced tap teachers, Isabella Borruso and Andrew Muylle. Come feel the inspiration and groove to fresh sounds by Dylan Sherman, a local jazz musician and bassist who is pursuing a graduate degree at MSU.

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Velocity Performance with LCC Jazz Band
Feb
17

Velocity Performance with LCC Jazz Band

  • DART Auditorium at Lansing Community College (map)
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Happendance’s Velocity Professional Company performs with the LCC Jazz band. Come out and see new original dance works by guest choreographer, Jim McEwan, Velocity Rehearsal Director, Jennah Quinn Gray, and Happendance CEO, Rachel Miller set to live music. No ticket necessary; donations at the door are encouraged.

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Velocity Performance with the LCC Jazz Band
Feb
16

Velocity Performance with the LCC Jazz Band

  • Dart Auditorium at Lansing Community College (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Happendance’s Velocity Professional Company performs with the LCC Jazz band. Come out and see new original dance works by guest choreographer, Jim McEwan, Velocity Rehearsal Director, Jennah Quinn Gray, and Happendance CEO, Rachel Miller set to live music. No ticket necessary; donations at the door are encouraged.

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Spooken-dance-tacular!
Oct
28

Spooken-dance-tacular!

Fun for the entire family! Take part in Trunk-or-Treat, a costume parade, fall themed games and activities, a haunted house, and a dance performance by our Velocity professional company and Impulse/Accelerant student companies! No ticket necessary, but donations are appreciated! More Info

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Velocity Dance Company Dancer Audition
Sep
16

Velocity Dance Company Dancer Audition

Happendance’s Velocity Professional Dance Company is looking for one dancer to join us this 2023-2024 season. Paid rehearsal hours and performances. Please send your resume to JennahQG@Happendance.org to reserve your spot for audition, or if you have any questions.

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Impulse Student Company Intensives
Aug
21
to Aug 24

Impulse Student Company Intensives

Monday- Thursday, August 21-24. 4:30pm-7:00pm

Impulse Student Company dancers workshop together their first big performance for the 2023-2024 season. We get into Spooky season early as they prepare for the Spook-N-DanceTacular! Event info coming soon!

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Impulse-Made Performance
Jun
10

Impulse-Made Performance

Come on out and see original choreography made by the Happendance Impulse Student Company members under the mentorship of our Happendance Impulse directors. This performance will take place in the large INstitute studio at Happendance. No tickets are necessary, but donations at the door are appreciated!

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Happendance School Spring Concert 2
May
20

Happendance School Spring Concert 2

Come and see our Happendance students perform in an end-of-the-year concert! This performance will feature the Creative Dance B, Broadway Jazz 1-3, Nevie Worful private lesson, Griffey Micol private lesson, Ballet 6-7, Tap 1-3, Noah Christlieb private lesson, Advanced Choreography/Contemporary, Ballet 2, and Haley Rosendale private lesson classes, plus a finale by Impulse Student Company and Accelerant team. This performance will take place at the Eastern High School Theater.

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Happendance School Spring Concert 1
May
20

Happendance School Spring Concert 1

Come and see our Happendance students perform in an end-of-the-year concert! This performance will feature the Creative Dance A, Intro to Dance, Pointe 1, The INstitute boy’s class, Hip Hop/Jazz/Funk, Peyton Drake private lesson, Advanced Contemporary/Choreography/trio #1, Tap 6-7, Broadway Jazz 4-5, Haley Rosendale Solo, Tap 4-5, and Ballet 5-6 classes, plus a finale by Impulse Student Company and Accelerant Team. This performance will take place at the Eastern High School theater.

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