CONGRATULATIONS TO MRS. HULING ON HER RECENT AWARD!

Spring Concert 2016 Preview Video by Donald Smith

From Megan Slayter, Department Chair January 26, 2016

Community Dance Advocacy Award Winner Announced – Cathleen Huling

Western Michigan University’s Department of Dance and Partners in Dance announce the recipient of this year’s Community Dance Advocacy Award—Cathleen Huling. The award will be presented at a special reception prior to a performance of the WMU Department of Dance’s annual Winter Gala Dance Concert.

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2016-2017 Performances

Hansel & Gretel
Saturday, November 12 ● 2 pm
Sunday, November 13 ● 2 pm
Chenery Auditorium, Kalamazoo

A Hansel & Gretel Tea follows each performance. Additional $5 ticket needed, limited seating.

Tickets go on sale Monday, Oct 3, at Miller Auditorium.

Nutcracker "Sweets"
Sunday, December 11 ● 1:00, 2:30, and 4:00 pm
Ladies Library Association, Kalamazoo

Tickets go on sale Monday, Nov. 14, at Miller Auditorium

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Ballet Arts Ensemble is a nonprofit, youth ballet company, established in 1982 by Jerre James and Bette Joachimi. With the retirement of Jerre James in 2001, ballet mistress Cathleen Huling became BAE's artistic director. And in the fall of 2014, former BAE member Erin Rafferty was selected as ballet mistress.

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The mission of Ballet Arts Ensemble, Inc., of Kalamazoo (BAE), a youth ballet company, is to provide educational and performing opportunities for its members while perpetuating the art of dance with an emphasis in ballet.