DATE: June 10-14, 2009.

WHAT: The University of Michigan Department of Dance will present a series of performances and events, collectively entitled “Dancing at 100,” in recognition of its century-long commitment to the teaching and perpetuation of the art of dance. Performers include dance faculty and students along with U-M dance alumni. A special exhibit featuring artifacts and photos of a century of dance at U-M will be held at the Bentley Historical Library.

Since it was established in 1974, the U-M Department of Dance has had a lively presence on campus and in the broader dance world. The first dance course was offered in 1909, as a class in department of physical education for women. Throughout the 20th century, U-M dance alumni have distinguished themselves as leaders in performance, choreography, scholarship and pedagogy.

Performances include:

8 p.m. June 10-11
Concert features alumni Dana Reitz and Leyya Tawil, both choreographers. In addition, several U-M dance faculty will present works, including Melissa Beck Matjias, Amy Chavasse, Bill DeYoung and Peter Sparling. Location: Duderstadt Center, 2281 Bonisteel Blvd., U-M North Campus, Ann Arbor

3 p.m. June 12
Choreography and performances by Lisa Catrett-Belrose, Rachel McInstry, Liz Riga, Michael Phillips, Mark Broomfield, Susannah Windell, Ayako Kato and Angela Gallo. Location: Duderstadt Center Video and Performance Studio, 2281 Bonisteel Blvd, U-M North Campus, Ann Arbor.

8 p.m. June 12
Choreography by Elizabeth Bergmann, who served as the first chair of the U-M Dance Department. She now heads the dance program at Harvard University. Location: Betty Pease Studio Theater, Dance Building, 1310 N. University Court, Ann Arbor.

6:30 p.m. June 13-14
A unique site-specific dance performance featuring three dozen dancers/choreographers alumni and current U-M dance majors. The ensemble will create a tapestry of movement vignettes in an interpretation of the history of dance at U-M. Location: The performance will begin at the Chemistry Building, 930 N. University, and travel to the bridge spanning Washtenaw Avenue, and end at the Dance Building, 1310 N. University Court, Ann Arbor.

INFORMATION: http://sitemaker.umich.edu/dancingat100 or contact Samantha Strayer at (734) 763-5460 or [email protected]. Tickets can be purchased beginning May 11 at the Michigan League Ticket office, (734) 764-2538, 911 N. University Avenue, Ann Arbor.