Shakespeare at The Herberger Center Dance Ensemble explores the psychological and poetic genius of Shakespeare in this captivating evening program. Created by Artistic Director Frances Smith Cohen and featuring Emilio Minto as “Othello” and D. Daniel Hollingshead as the conniving “Iago,” Shakespeare at the Herberger reveals the darkness and havoc that ...

The holidays just wouldn't be complete without Center Dance Ensemble's the charming winter adventure Snow Queen.  Based on the Hans Christen Andersen fairytale and set to Prokofiev's lush score, CDE brings the wicked Snow Queen to life! Families will delight in the mystical world of sprites, gypsies and ice maidens ...

Center Dance Ensemble performs a spooky, haunting program, Ghosts & Goblins & Witches, Oh My!  The centerpiece of the program is Artistic Director Frances Cohen’s ballet, The Department Store Murder Mystery, based on John Collier’s short story Evening Primrose. The mystery surrounds a young man trapped in a department store who encounters strange mannequins that come alive at night. The program also includes Cohen’s new work, Sweet Hauntings, which explores how we are surrounded by the memories of people who have passed away, two works from Assistant Director Diane McNeal Hunt, Spellbound  and Possessed,  as well as two pieces from guest artists Instinct Dancecorps, directed by Angela Rosenkrans, and soloist Nicole Olson.

Performances at 2 & 5 pm Center Dance Ensemble celebrates the poetic impact of movement and words as it presents its 2016/17 finale, American Voices.  Held in celebration of National Poetry Month,  American Voices features works inspired by American poets and choreographed by Center Dance Ensemble dancers.  Performances will also be presented by ...

Center Dance Ensemble brings a fascinating look at the depth of love with LOVE STORIES.