Join us at Antidóte for a curated dinner just before our performance of HERE at the Schaap Center for the Performing Arts. A short walk to our performance venue, this dinner promises an elevated, sit-down dining experience designed exclusively for patrons of Detroit Metropolitan Dance.

The best stories from our city on one stage.

Join us as we celebrate the launch of our rebrand, as well as our 36th anniversary season. This event is FREE and open to the community!

A standout night of Detroit Month of Design, EMAD isn’t confined to a single building, the free, all-ages festival sprawls through Eastern Market’s sheds, streets and storefronts.

It's a celebration of Detroit's creative community, hosted in partnership with the place that has anchored Detroit's makers and merchants for over 130 years.

Eastern Market After Dark is made possible by the generous support of the Gilbert Family Foundation.

The professional company of Detroit Metropolitan Dance will be performing at the opening celebration of Detroit Month of Design in Little Village!

Calling all adult dancers!

We’re excited to host an Adult Contemporary Pop-Up Class at DMD on August 19th from 10:00-11:15am. 

This class is designed for adult dancers with previous dance experience who are ready to get back in the studio, move, and have fun. Whether it’s been a few weeks, a few years or a few decades since you’ve danced, we’d love to have you join us.

The class will be taught by DMD alumni and instructor Mary Devitt.

Mary Devitt Bio:

Mary Bischoff Devitt, from Sterling Heights, Michigan danced professionally for 12 years 9 if which was spent performing and touring with the nationally renowned Detroit Metropolitan Dance (formerly Eisenhower Dance Detroit) , Michigan's premier repertory dance company. Ms. Devitt has performed in productions such as Aida and Carmena Burana with Michigan Opera Theatre, Toy Castle Live (PBS), Amahl and the Night Visitors (Michigan Lyric Opera) and A Soldiers Tale among others. She performed works by renowned choreographers such as Eddie Falco (Alen Senor) Joel Hall, Eddie O'Campo, Brock Clawson, Keisha Lalama-White and Lar Lubovich. Ms. Devitt's training includes a BA in dance from Oakland University where she graduated Magna Cum Laude and later received the Distinguished Alumni award (2012). Ms. Devitt served as the Director of Education and Outreach for Eisenhower Dance from 2001-2012 and was the Director of the Eisenhower Dance Center from 2008-2012 and served as the company's Rehearsal Director from 2013-2017.  In addition, Ms. Devitt was the director of the Great Lakes Dance Festival and New Dance Fest. Ms. Devitt has taught ballet and modern dance at Oakland University, Wayne’s State University and Hope College, among others, and has guest taught and choreographed for various dance schools. Mary currently teaches company class for the Eisenhower Dance Detroit.

Meet us before the show for drinks, food, and mingling prior to Eisenhower Dance Detroit's 35th season finale, BEYOND, at the Detroit Institute of Arts.

Join our Rising Philanthropists group and connect with a vibrant network of young professionals who care about the arts and giving back.

For just $35/month, your membership includes:

• Exclusive access to pre-show donor events

• Invitation to open rehearsals

• Chances to win backstage passes and EDD merch

• Reserved seating at all EDD mainstage performances.

GRIT: The Dancer’s Core – Grace, Resilience, Integrity, and Tenacity

GRIT: The Dancer’s Core is a movement and mindset workshop developed to help dancers cultivate the inner strength that fuels artistry and longevity in the field. Rooted in both physical practice and reflective journaling and discussion, this workshop explores how Grace, Resilience, Integrity, and Tenacity form the foundation of sustainable, empowered dance careers.

Through guided movement, journaling, and group conversation, participants will identify how these four pillars show up in their training, performance, and personal growth—transforming challenges into opportunities for artistry.

Purpose:

• To deepen dancers’ understanding of mental and emotional strength in dance.

• To create a link between personal growth with artistic expression.

• To build awareness of how mindset affects movement quality, rehearsal process, and performance.

• To foster a supportive environment that values authenticity and perseverance.

Dancers leave with:

• A personal understanding of GRIT as a daily practice and understanding that GRIT is a “muscle” that needs to be challenged.

• Tools for navigating challenges in training and performance, as well as everyday life.

• A renewed sense of purpose, grounded in authenticity and strength.

You’re invited to join us for Eisenhower Dance Detroit’s Rising Philanthropists for a pre-performance gathering event focused towards encouraging impact, community building and challenging the creative mind. Join other young professionals for a full evening experience featuring:

• FREE Appetizers

• Cash Bar

• Business card raffle for EDD swag

• Reserved seating with other Rising Philanthropists at EDD's 35th Anniversary season opener, ONCE

• Participate in an auction for the chance to win a backstage pass