Detroit Metropolitan Dance

10/20/2026

BTS of DMD's dress rehearsal for HERE at Schaap Center, as seen through our company members' pocket digital camera lens 📸

During their photo scavenger hunt, DMD artists, Zach and Dani, captured a few of the many people and moving parts behind a contemporary dance production, and we're loving the results 📸👀

We'll be back at Schaap Center on January 23+24, 2027 for SIGNAL - get your tickets now at www.detroitmetdance.org/signal 🔗

10/17/2026

Tonight at 7:30 at Schaap Center

Artistic Director, Stephanie Pizzo's contemporary ballet, "As Ever," premieres!

Set to a new composition by Madeline Merwin, performed by Warren Symphony Orchestra, and conducted by Andrew Lee Neer, this work explores themes of hidden relationships, shame, and reconciliation of a public life versus private desires.

We are grateful for Sandy Schreier, who underwrote the costumes for this ballet, designed by Marla Wonboy.

Lighting design by David Goodman-Edberg festivepterodactyls
Photos by Allison Armfield Photography

10/17/2026

Get your tickets! 🎟️ We are so lucky to see Madeline Merwin's composition come to life, performed by the Warren Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Andrew Lee Neer.

www.detroitmetdance.org/here

10/16/2026

Check us out in the Grosse Pointe News!

Our first season as Detroit Metropolitan Dance opens TOMORROW at Schaap Center at 7:30pm with our production of HERE.

HERE features a world premiere by Artistic Director, Stephanie Pizzo, set to a new composition by Madeline Merwin, performed live by Warren Symphony Orchestra, and conducted by Andrew Lee Neer.

https://www.grossepointenews.com/articles/detroit-met-dance-opens-season-at-schaap-center/

Tickets available at www.detroitmetdance.org/here 🎟️

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10/16/2026

The moment the music becomes real - watch our dancers' reaction to hearing the orchestra rehearse "Tchaik: A Balletic Biography" for the first time 🎻

Warren Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Andrew Lee Neer, will bring composer Madeline Merwin's music to life for Stephanie Pizzo's world premiere, "As Ever," at HERE tomorrow and Sunday!

Don't miss the magic - tickets on sale at www.detroitmetdance.org/here 🔗

BTS Footage by Jane Keast

10/12/2026

For just $35/month, when you join our Rising Philanthropists network, you gain access to:

🍝 Exclusive invitations to pre-show donor receptions and networking events (including our upcoming pre-performance dinner at Antidóte Detroit for our Saturday show of HERE)
🎬 Access to open rehearsals and behind-the-scenes experiences
🎟️ Reserved seating at all DMD mainstage performances (including HERE at Schaap Center on Oct. 17+18)
✨ Opportunities to win exclusive backstage experiences and limited-edition DMD merchandise
🔗 A connection to a vibrant network of young professionals, creatives, and arts advocates across Metro Detroit

Join now at the link below and start getting closer to the movement!

www.detroitmetdance.org/philanthropists

10/09/2026

ON THE BLOG NOW:
THE MUSIC BEHIND ARTISTIC DIRECTOR, STEPHANIE PIZZO'S NEW WORK

HERE features a world premiere by Artistic Director Stephanie Pizzo, brought to life by an original score from composer Madeline Merwin and performed live by the Warren Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Andrew Lee Neer.

Ahead of the premiere, we checked in with Madeline to learn more about her inspirations and how she began composing music for dance.

Swipe ➡️ to read excerpts of our interview with Madeline and check out the full interview at www.detroitmetdance.org/blog 🔗

Tickets for HERE: www.detroitmetdance.org/here

10/08/2026

HERE - OCTOBER 17+18 AT SCHAAP CENTER

WHAT'S ON THE PROGRAM

State of Mind
Choreographer: Artistic Director, Stephanie Pizzo

"State of Mind" explores the intense physical and emotional state of the "fear of the unknown.”

Pulsating and sharp, this audience favorite explores how we move forward without sight of what's to come, and the blind faith needed to keep going.

Western Michigan University dancers will join our company artists on stage, reflecting our commitment to connect professional artists with the next generation and creating meaningful performance opportunities for emerging talent.

Get your tickets now to see this audience favorite at the link below 🔗

www.detroitmetdance.org/here

Reel cover photo and performance footage by William Piskie, Rozsa Center Photographer