Performances & Upcoming Events


RECENT EVENTS

Promotional image for Dance Theatre Northwest's spring concert titled 'Standing Ovation', featuring a dancer in a vibrant red costume against a sparkling background.

2025 DTNW Nutcracker – December 13 & 14, 2025

A scene from a ballet performance of 'The Nutcracker' featuring two dancers in elegant costumes, set against a snowy backdrop. The female dancer is wearing a white tutu and tiara, while the male dancer is dressed in a blue and white costume.

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

Artwork promoting 'The Nutcracker' by Dance Theatre Northwest, featuring a festive background, a nutcracker figure, and ornamental designs.

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

A promotional poster for 'Nutcracker' presented by Dance Theatre Northwest, featuring a nutcracker figure and two ballet dancers, with details of the performance date and time.

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

Two ballet dancers in mid-performance, one in a green costume and the other in a white costume, with the text 'Dance Connection' prominently displayed.

Celebrate our Dance Connection Recital once again. Purchase your digital copy today and enjoy the performance anytime.


Teddy Bear’s Picnic

June 13, 2023
Curran Orchard

Visit Teddy Bear’s Picnic Facebook page.

Connecting Steps

March 11, 2023
Tacoma Museum of Glass