Delight in performances ranging in styles including jazz, theater and contemporary dance. Spring Concert spans unique themes and presents creative choreography that showcases the talent of Danscompany of Gainesville performers from age 10 through adult. Enjoy choreography by guest professional artist, Todd Shanks, and a piece by our founder, Nina Cameron, that will be restaged on a new generation, as we carry on her legacy of love.

The performance also includes The Danscompany’s annual “State of Wonder” which features original music by Florida composer, Dave LaGrande and songs by local band, Sister Hazel.

Enjoy original jazz, lyrical, tap and contemporary movement as we take a fictional journey with young Marj basking in the sun on the beach with jazzy tourists as she gets pulled into a riptide and the state comes alive with magic. On her adventure, we meet the Mermaids of Weeki Wachee Springs, swashbuckling Buccaneers, flocks of birds, sea turtles, seagrass showgirls, our Manatee MC Fresh of the Club Tropicana and more.

Inspired by the works of incredible activist and writer Marjorie Stoneman Douglas, Marj learns the importance of caring for the natural world around us as the Wise Oak Tree comes to life and warns her to leave no trace.

Funded in part by Visit Gainesville, Alachua County and the City of Gainesville, Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs Department, a CAPRA Accredited Agency.