With a company of 40 dancers, primarily of middle school to university age, DEMI/Dance Ensemble of Michigan (DEMI) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization established in 1994 to promote dance accessibility, appreciation, and participation throughout the Ann Arbor area.
DEMI brings the artistry of ballet and jazz dance to the Southeastern Michigan area by providing professional instruction, original performances and informative lecture/demonstrations. DEMI presents original works by professional and local choreographers.
DEMI's mission is to:
DEMI's community enrichment programs include:
We are finalizing the schedule as you read, so check this website out again, soon --- the schedule will be posted here.
Auditions for the 2008 - 2009 season are coming up on September 21. Click here for details.
Photos from past performances: the Hillside Terrace performance of February 7 photos are here, and the ones from the Sunrise Center performance of February 9 are here.
DEMI receives a lot of financial and non-financial support from the community as well as within the DEMI family. Examples of non-financial support are working on the costume crew, being on the publicity team, helping with ticket sales, and ushering.
There are things that do cost money --- scholarships, costume materials, and performance and rehearsal space, for example. Donations are gratefully accepted and are tax deductible.
New contact information is coming! Meanwhile, we are setting up email --- check back for a link.
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