WMU Department of Dance

They choreographed it. They produced it. They performed it. And now - it’s yours to watch from wherever you are! 🌘☀️ Eclipse, the BFA Class of 2026 Graduating Presentations, is available to stream online through May 24. Whether you caught one of the live performances or missed it entirely, this is your invitation to experience the culminating work of seventeen WMU Dance seniors - all original choreography, all student-produced, all extraordinary. 💛 Grab a cozy spot and watch at wmudance.anywhereseat.com - link is also in our bio. 🎓✨ Congratulations to the Class of 2026 - we are so proud of you. @wmufinearts

Our touring dance company, Western Dance Project is finishing off their season with a fantastic show! 💫 See “Anonymous” by @noellekayser along with five other works one last time this Thursday and Friday! The company will perform “WDP in the Wild” April 23rd & 24th at 7:30pm! 🐆🐘 Find your ticket —> wmudanceludus.com Western Dance Project Concert April 23rd & 24th at 7:30pm Location: WMU Dalton Center, 3rd Floor Studio B (03116) Photos by @aderanphoto taken @radfest_dance

Congratulations on another incredible weekend of Graduating Presentations, Eclipse: Sun! 🌞 With all seventeen works now performed, we’re beyond proud to celebrate our BFA Class of 2026 for an outstanding production. Bringing a show like this to life takes dedication, creativity, and resilience—and you made it look effortless. We are so proud of everything you’ve accomplished. Here’s to you and all that comes next! ✨🌙🌞 📸: @creativitywith.alyse @wmufinearts #wmudance #michigandance #collegedance #choreography #wmuclassof2026

ECLIPSE: Sun 🌞🌘 The second weekend of Graduating Presentation’s is here! 8 of our 17 BFA Seniors are premiering their works this weekend and can’t wait to share them with you! ✨ Here are some sneak peak looks into their rehearsals. There is still time to claim your tickets! ➡️ wmudance.ludus.com Photography and graphic: @mikeesperanza #dance #dancemichigan #wmufinearts #collegedance #danceprogram

Congratulations on a fantastic first weekend of graduating presentations, Eclipse: Moon! 🌙🥳 We are so proud of the works premiered by 9 of our 17 BFA seniors, and we can’t wait to see the second weekend of shows, Eclipse: Sun! ☀️✨ 📸: @lexilund.photography #wmudance #wmufinearts #dance #danceprogram #dancephotography

“Apart: A Part” choreographed by alumnae @avreeg premieres TONIGHT at “Eclipse: Moon” 🌘 This passionate piece honors the bonds and hard work endured by the BFA Class of 2026. Experience Gundersen’s choreography, along with nine BFA seniors, this weekend! ✨ Claim your tickets 🎫 —> wmudance.ludus.com

ECLIPSE ✨ This weekend is the first of 2 shows, Moon! 🌙 9 of our 17 BFA Seniors are premiering their works this weekend and can’t wait to share them with you! Here are some sneak peak looks into their rehearsals. 🤗 There is still time to claim your tickets! 🎟️ /index.php 📸 Photography and graphic: @mikeesperanza #dance #dancemichigan #wmufinearts #collegedance #danceprogram

Premiering THIS WEEKEND: “Eclipse” 🌖✨ Get ready for TWO weekends of shows with performances featuring the incredible choreographic works of 17 BFA Seniors. 🥳 Eclipse: Moon 🌙 Friday, April 10 at 7:30 PM Saturday, April 11 at 2:00 PM Saturday, April 11 at 7:30 PM Sunday, April 12 at 2:00 PM Eclipse: Sun 🌞 Friday, April 17 at 7:30 PM Saturday, April 18 at 2:00 PM Saturday, April 18 at 7:30 PM Sunday, April 19 at 2:00 PM Get your tickets 🎫 —> wmudance.ludus.com 📍WMU Dalton Center, 3rd Floor, Studio B 03116 Graphic & Photos 📸: @mikeesperanza

Work 101 👔🌟 Our Jazz 3 students are putting in the “work” as we head into the final stretch of the semester. This music video project has been all about energy, confidence, and character! Check out this video production project by Visiting Assistant Professor @mikeesperanza 👏🎬 Dancers: Megan Andersen @_meganandersen_ Charlotte Anderson @charlotte.g.anderson Ariana Bereolos @ari.bereolos Maria Cervi @maria_cervi_mac Corrina Clark @corrinaeclark Alaina D’Orazio @alainadorazio Maci Goodrich @maci.rae_ Holly Hoeksema @hhoeksema_ Josie Hull @hull_josie Alyse Kazimierczuk @alyse.kaz Maeve Krzysiak @maeve.krzysiak McKenna Larsen @mckennlarsen Lexi Lund @lexi.lund Erica Magaru @ericamagaru Adrian Martinez @adriann.martinez Lauren Matz @lauren.matz_ Lee May @lailamgray Keira McDonald @keira.mcdd Avery Miller @averym_miller_ Madelyn Nemeth @maddie.nem Alana Nowel @alananowel Natalie Parker @nnatalieparker Emily Poirier @emily.poirier_ Peyton Travis @peytonntravis Sam Veerachat @samveerachat Alayah Wilson @itsslayah___ Katelyn Yeskie @katelynyeskie Special Guests: Katie Hatfield @katiehatfieldd Ashley Boyd @its_ashleyboyd Choreography: Mike Esperanza @mikeesperanza Heels Choreography: Ashley Boyd @its_ashleyboyd Music by @nonawav A Mike Esperanza Production with Western Michigan University @wmudance

This year’s Junior Jury presentations have concluded! ✨ Each year, our junior BFA dance majors are required to choreograph and perform a solo work, accompanied by a written essay that thoughtfully connects their personal artistic statements to their performance. This milestone represents a significant achievement, and we are immensely proud of each and every student for their dedication and artistry 💫 Congratulations to all! #wmudance #wmufinearts #bfaprogram #choreography

Charlotte Anderson is the 2026 Presidential Scholar in the Dance program. The Presidential Scholar designation is the highest academic honor that WMU can bestow on its undergraduates. Selection is based on the students' general academic excellence, academic and artistic excellence, and intellectual and artistic promise. Charlotte Anderson, from Holland, Michigan, will graduate from Western Michigan University with a Bachelor of Arts in Dance and a minor in Data Science. During her time at WMU, she has been a member of the touring company Western Dance Project under the direction of Kelsey Paschich, and has served as Treasurer for both student organizations Bronco Ballet and Orchesis Dance Society. Charlotte has performed works by Dwight Rhoden, Jae Man Joo, Roderick George, Seyong Kim, and Annalee Traylor, with appearances at The Joyce Theatre, Detroit Dance City Festival, Grand Rapids Ballet Summer Dance Festival, and WMU’s Winter Gala. She has also trained with BalletX, Complexions Contemporary Ballet, Ballet 5:8, and Deos Contemporary Ballet. In addition to her performance experience, Charlotte serves as an instructor at Ballet Kalamazoo, teaching ballet and contemporary to young dancers in the community. Following graduation, she plans to pursue a professional career with a contemporary ballet company.

Finished our last official NOON DANCE of the year! 🕺✨🥳 We have loved watching our WMU dancers and all that they have chosen to create and share with their peers and professors. Can’t wait to see what you create next year! 🤩 📸 @lexilund.photography #danceprogram #danceperformance #wmudance #wmufinearts