Main Events.
Our season concludes with our Spring Concert of Dance: Rebuilding the Fractured Entanglement, a powerful evening length collaboration with WMU’s Virtual Imaging Technology Lab, also known as VITAL and costume designs by Maddie Nelson.
Since 2022, Wellspring Artistic Director Marisa Bianan and Technical Director Sam Snow have been developing the vision of exploring the profound connection between humanity and the planet, traveling environments from the depths of the sea to outer space. Kevin Abbott, Director of VITAL, has been essential to our process as we fuse dance with his cutting-edge technology.
Tickets on sale April 17. Come along for the adventure
Registration for our Wellspring Academy classes opens JULY 2026
Our programs offer unique and engaging dance experiences for all levels, with offerings for ages 3+ and our adult drop-in classes for ages 15+.
All programs are held in the stunning Cori Terry Theatre in the Epic Center—downtown Kalamazoo's heart of the arts—and are taught by Wellspring company members and Kalamazoo dance educators.
Classes at Wellspring Academy
MISSION
Wellspring exists to awaken wonder, artistry, and connection through movement
We create transformative dance experiences—on stage, in class, and in community—so people of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds can reclaim dance as a source of expression, meaning, and belonging.
Ways We Live This Mission:
Creating daring, high-caliber performances that move hearts, bodies, and minds
Teaching dance as an art form and a human right, not a competition
Nurturing creative confidence in every student, from beginner to pre-professional
Holding space for healing, play, and purpose through inclusive programs and events
Advancing Kalamazoo as a vibrant hub for modern dance and expressive movement that reflect the complexity and beauty of being human
Dance That Moves You
We are working toward a world where dance belongs to everyone. Where bodies become instruments of wonder. Where movement is art, connection, and freedom. Where all people—regardless of age, ability, or background—see themselves as movers. And where our city pulses with life, creativity, and community through dance.