EDUCATION & OUTREACH
Senior Citizen Movement Workshops
Detroit Metropolitan Dance partners with senior living communities to provide Gentle Movement Workshops that encourage mobility, creativity, wellness, and meaningful social connection through accessible movement and music. Led by professional teaching artists and company dancers, each workshop is thoughtfully adapted to accommodate a variety of mobility levels and physical abilities. Activities may include gentle seated and/or standing movement, stretching, range-of-motion exercises, rhythm and musical engagement, creative movement exploration, and opportunities that foster confidence, joy, and overall well-being. These workshops are recreational and educational in nature and are not intended to provide medical treatment, physical therapy, occupational therapy, or other healthcare services. For inquiries and pricing, please reach out to Assistant Executive Director, Lindsay, chirio@detroitmetdance.org
College Recruitment and Preparedness:
See and Be Seen
See and Be Seen, facilitated by Detroit Metropolitan Dance, is a two-day, “one-stop shop” for high school Juniors and Seniors, as well as their parents to explore both Michigan and out-of-state college dance programs, take class, audition and participate in panel discussions on a range of topics from learning how to complete the FAFSA to exploring career paths for dancers.
Next Initiatives:
A comprehensive initiative that creates a bridge for dancers through every stage of their artistic journey. From high school students exploring collegiate dance programs to recent graduates seeking professional performance, arts administration, and leadership opportunities, DMD Next is more than a program, it is a network of opportunities developed to empower you to confidently take the next step.
Next Collegiate Apprentice Program
This program provides opportunities for college students to train with DMD’s professional company for 30 weeks without the usual tuition fees required by most dance companies. This “on the job training” gives these dancers the additional technical and artistic skills needed to acquire a professional contract.
Opportunities including:
Daily company class with the professional company
Rehearsal with the professional company
Potential performances with the professional company
Teaching opportunities at the School of DMD
Involvement in the professional company’s educational outreach activities
Next Internship Program
This program provides opportunities to develop the next generation of nonprofit and arts administration professionals. This offers internship positions across a variety of aspects within the organization including; marketing and communications, development and fundraising, data management, production management, event planning and operations, community engagement initiatives, costuming and wardrobe, as well as financial operations and business administration.
Opportunities including:
Unpaid and paid positions
Semester based or year long positions
Marketing and communications projects
Development and fundraising
Data management
Production management
Event planning and operations
Community engagement initiatives
Costuming and wardrobe
Financial operations and business administration
Little Village Residency
Beginning September 2026, Detroit Metropolitan Dance will host a series of master classes, workshops and a FREE performance in Little Village which will allow us to deepen our relationship with the Little Village and greater Detroit community. DMD is committed to providing access to dance education and opportunities as well as strengthening our role within Detroit’s rich arts and culture community as performers, teaching artists, and ambassadors for our city.
Intensive Offerings
A variety of offerings for intensive training for passionate artists in all stages of their artistic development.
Class Offerings
Open Company Classes
Elevate your training by taking class with Detroit Metropolitan Dance and their master teachers! Learn the aesthetics, movement philosophies, and intricacies of this established company.
Adult Contemporary Class
Take class with former DMD company member, Mary Devitt. Join us for our 6-week session Adult Contemporary Class on Wednesdays between October 7-November 11 from 10am-11:15am. Previous dance experience is recommended for this class!
GRIT: The Dancer’s Core
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.