Standing Ovation
Dance Theatre Northwest Spring Concert
May 2, 2026 – 6:00PM
Mount Tahoma High School
Dance Theatre Northwest invites you to join us for Standing Ovation, our annual Spring Concert celebrating the work of our entire studio. This special performance brings together dancers of all ages and levels, with participation from most DTNW classes, and highlights the breadth of training and artistry across our community.
The program features Autumn Extraordinaire, an original ballet honoring women’s artistry, collaboration, and creative legacy, set to Alexander Glazunov’s Autumn from The Seasons. The evening also includes musical selections from the Broadway classic Cats, along with additional works that showcase the versatility, growth, and dedication of our dancers.
We look forward to sharing this inspiring evening of dance with you and celebrating our dancers’ achievements together.
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Celebrating the Final Performance of Our Seniors
Lilie Nausid
This year’s performance will mark a meaningful milestone for four of our graduating seniors, who will take the stage for their final performance as students of Dance Theatre Northwest. These dancers have dedicated years of training, passion, and artistry to the studio, and Standing Ovation will celebrate their journey and the impact they have had on our community. While this performance closes an important chapter in their time as students, we hope to welcome them back in the future as guest artists.
We invite you to join us for this special evening and celebrate the artistry and dedication of dancers across the studio. It will be a memorable opportunity to see our graduating seniors perform together one final time as students.
RECENT EVENTS
2025 DTNW Nutcracker – December 13 & 14, 2025
An incredible weekend for Dance Theatre Northwest’s 2025 Nutcracker as we returned to three full performances.
Relive the experience. Performance videos and professional photos are now available.
Summer Stage – A DTNW Community Celebration –
August 9, 2025
We recently enjoyed a vibrant showcase of dance styles—from classical ballet to jazz and tap—performed by talented dancers of all ages at the University Place Civic & Library Atrium. It was a beautiful celebration of the joy of dance, and we hope to see you on October 18th for our next community performance!
ENCORE II: DTNW’s Annual School Recital –
June 22, 2025
Encore II Friends & Family Photos – Free Download
We’re thrilled to share special moments from Encore II with you! These candid and group photos with friends and family are available for free download as our gift to you.
2024 DTNW Nutcracker – December 21 & 22, 2024
Experience the magic of our Nutcracker performances once again. Secure your digital copy today and enjoy the holiday spectacle anytime, anywhere!
University Place Community Performance
August 10, 2024 – DTNW presented a free community dance presentation showcasing a variety of dance styles at the University Place Civic and Library Building.
Visit the Video Library watch the free performance video!
July 21, 2024 – Thank you to everyone who joined us for the 9th Annual DTNW Teddy Bear’s Picnic at Curran Apple Orchard Park. We celebrated with dancing bears, the Teddy Bear March, and live tunes. The day was filled with crafts, storytelling, Teddy Bear yoga, and more. We ended the event with the Parade of Bears.
June 22, 2024 – Dance Theatre Northwest proudly presented “ENCORE” with guest artist Richard Philion, showcasing the hard work and passion of our students across all dance forms. We were excited to enhance several dance pieces with live music by Jennifer Rhyne and Liz Landis, whose flute and harp performances.
Relive the magic of ENCORE with our professional photos! Capture your favorite moments and memories by purchasing high-quality images.
Pacific Lutheran University Artist Series with dancers from Melanie Kirk-Stauffer’s Dance Theatre Northwest
April 7, 2024 – Pacific Lutheran University faculty members Jennifer Rhyne and Liz Landis presented a recital of music for flute and harp with guest performers from Melanie Kirk-Stauffer’s Dance Theatre Northwest.
2023 DTNW Nutcracker – December 16 & 17, 2023
Experience the magic of our Nutcracker performances once again. Secure your digital copy today and enjoy the holiday spectacle anytime, anywhere!
Fall Arts Showcase
October 7th, 2023
University Place Library Atrium
2023 Dance Connection – June 16, 2023
Celebrate our Dance Connection Recital once again. Purchase your digital copy today and enjoy the performance anytime.
Connecting Steps
March 11, 2023
Tacoma Museum of Glass