Special events

Apple Award

On behalf of the Nederlander family, the Maggie Allesee Department of Theatre and Dance, Wayne State University, and the Fisher Theatre present "The Apple Award" named for Sarah Applebaum Nederlander. The award is presented annually to a nationally recognized theatre professional. Recipients receive $10,000 and a crystal apple, signifying the clear vision and care for the performing arts that characterized Sarah Applebaum Nederlander.

Community Dance Day by Company One

Build new relationships and develop essential mind-body awareness in a fun-filled environment. The day will include various dance classes, from ballet to belly dancing. Ages 7 and older are welcome to join Company One dancers for this exciting day of dance classes open to the community.

Noel Night at the Hilberry Gateway

Noel Night is an annual community event that takes place in Detroit's Cultural Center. In collaboration with Artistic Director, Lisa Rose LaMarre Wilmot, Company One dancers showcase a brand new 50-minute dance concert that features choreography from a nationally recognized guest dance artist and our students. Through movement, spoken word, and the creative process the dancers will engage you in an experience to remember.

Senior Dance Capstone

B.F.A. Dance Senior Capstone Showcase is the culmination of the artistic/choreographic portion of DNC 5996: Senior Capstone. All works are choreographed by this year's graduating B.F.A. seniors. The show highlights each choreographer's individual style, making for an entertaining and experimental experience. Virtuosic movement, humor, theatricality, and film are all fused together to create an immersive and engaging show.

Senior Performance and Design Showcase

Join BFA and MFA company members in their annual Showcase. Company members perform monologues and songs from classic and contemporary works in a cumulative demonstration of their craft.