Traverse City Dance Project Kalkaska Summer Tour Performance

The third stop of Traverse City Dance Project’s 2025 summer season tour of FREE performances across Northern Michigan! The program boasts an impressive lineup of professional dancers from around the country and showcases new dance works by Resident Choreographer Jennifer McQuiston Lott and recent Juilliard graduate Julia Ciesielska, in collaboration with live cellist Kyle Stachnik. The second half of the program will spotlight choreography by Artistic Director Brent Whitney, set to the iconic music of Queen. Pre-show tunes by DJ Eric P! In addition to the performance, there will also be a FREE kids' dance class for all levels and abilities at 3:00 PM on the park lawn, taught by one of the TCDP dancers. Following the performance, attendees are invited to participate in a Q&A session with the dancers, musicians, choreographers, and crew, offering insight into the creative process and behind-the-scenes experiences. Note: This event is outdoors under the Railroad Square Pavilion and happens rain or shine. We strive to make these events as accessible as possible; please feel free to reach out if you have any specific needs.