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July 09, 2022

Spotlight: Part II - Michelle Dorrance

July 09, 2022/ Dance St. Louis/ Dance St. Louis
Spotlight: Part II - Michelle Dorrance

St. Louis is special to her for all that it gave her with the old guard and the discoveries of some new ideas.

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July 09, 2022/ Dance St. Louis/ Dance St. Louis/
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July 09, 2022

Spotlight: Part I - Michelle Dorrance

July 09, 2022/ Dance St. Louis/ Dance St. Louis
Spotlight: Part I - Michelle Dorrance


With the encouragement of her teacher, Gene Medler, Michelle’s curiosity for this American art form was born and she became set on discovering the century old traditions that made tap such a musical and jazzy art form.

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July 09, 2022/ Dance St. Louis/ Dance St. Louis/
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DANCEstl

Dance St. Louis has been a trailblazer in the Midwest region, presenting professional dance from across the globe that has embodied the St. Louis arts and cultural experience for 60 years. Whether in the role as dance presenter, producer, collaborative partner or educator, Dance St. Louis exemplifies artistic excellence.

As one of only four dance-only nonprofit presenters in America, Dance St. Louis is recognized as a national and international dance leader. 
Dance St. Louis’ historical partnerships with world-renowned artists have brought dance to life for our city and region and has catapulted Dance St. Louis as the region’s GATEWAY TO WORLD DANCE™.

For the landmark 2025/26 60th anniversary season, Dance St. Louis presents ABT Studio Company (American Ballet Theatre Studio Company) (Nov 14 & 15), MOMIX: Alice (Mar 7), Ailey II (Apr 10 & 11) and the 18th Annual SPRING TO DANCE® Festival 2026 (May 22 & 23) - all at the Touhill Performing Arts Center.

 
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View fullsize 📣Dance companies, artists and friends - Applications are now open for the 20th Anniversary SPRING TO DANCE® Festival 2027. ➡️ https://www.dancestlouis.org/spring-to-dance-adjudication-application . 
🗓 Applications will be accepted through Augus
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Dance St. Louis
3310 Samuel Shepard Drive, St. Louis, MO 63103
Located in The Marcelle (operated by Kranzberg Arts Foundation) in the Grand Center Arts District
Box Office: boxoffice@dancestlouis.org, 314.534.6622