801 Salon
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PlayGround Dance Project
July 17th – 18th, 2026 at 7pm
Leona Wagner Black Box
Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center
Salt Lake City, Utah
On sale: 6/20/2026 at 10am.
PlayGround Dance Project is a choreographic flash incubator that provides 5 choreographers and 25 dancers the opportunity to create new works in under a week. PlayGround supports artistic exploration and promotes risk-taking, collaborative processes, and experimental dancemaking.
PlayGround is designed to support dance artists local to Salt Lake City and surrounding areas, providing them with time, space, and a platform to create and explore. The dancers and choreographers are given only one week, or eight hours, to create five new pieces of work. Join us for a performance of unique works that showcase our dance community’s innovative talent. Let’s play, SLC!
PlayGround was launched in Summer 2023 by Founder and Director, Roxanne Gray, and has become an integral part of our local Salt Lake City community. This year’s show is produced by 801 Salon, and funded by the Salt Lake City Arts Council, Alpha Wealth Foundation, Utah Division of Arts & Museums, The Blocks Arts District, the Salt Lake City Arts, Culture, and Entertainment (ACE) Fund, and and community members like you.
Follow us at @playground_danceproject to find out more!
Run time: 60 minutes, no intermission.
Recommended for ages 8 and up. All patrons require a ticket including infants being held.
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Nitya Nritya Festival 2026 Day 1
September 11th, 2026 at 7pm
Mid-Valley Performing Arts Center
Main Stage Theatre
Taylorsville, UT 84129
On sale: 7/23/26 at 10am
Nitya Nritya Festival is back for the 10th successive year with a greater geographic footprint across the valley.
Friday, 11 September 2026, 7 - 9:30 pm in Mid-Valley Performing Arts Center
Run Time: 2 hours 20 minutes with one 15 minute intermission included.
7:00 - 8:15 pm: VILAASA - A spirited repartee with our higher self by the world renowned Praveen Kumar.
8:30-8:45 pm: THE UNSPOKEN - A talk by Praveen Kumar and Jyothsna Sainath on the shifting alchemy of shared aesthetic experience in Bharatanatyam.
8:45 - 9:20 pm: PUNAHA - Surrender to sacred incantations as we reclaim the feminine Divine. A Bharatanatyam ensemble presentation by Nitya Nritya Dance Ensemble.
Saturday, 12 September 2026, in Kingsbury Hall, University of Utah
(I) 11:00 - 12:15 am : THE ALAYA PROJECT - Experience a thrilling bridge between the intricate Carnatic style of Indian classical music and contemporary jazz and funk.
Run Time: 75 minutes (No intermission)
Presented by Rohan Krishnamurthy on Drum set, Mridangam, and additional Carnatic percussion; Prashant Radhakrishnan on Saxophone; and Colin Hogan on Keys.
(II) 1:00 - 2:00 pm: A GATEWAY TO INDIAN CLASSIAL ARTS
A free introductory lecture-demonstration with hands-on engagement in Indian classical dance and music, led by festival artists.
(III) 7:00 - 8:30 pm: Rogue Gestures / Foreign Bodies
Run Time: 75 minutes, no intermission. Followed by 15 minute talkback
Explore the rich tapestry of contemporary histories of immigrant women on a powerful canvas, of migration, labor, memories, and belonging.
Presented by Nava Dance Theatre
BHARATANATYAM DANCERS:
Shruti Abhishek
Abirami Murugappan
Janani Muthaiya
Nadhi Thekkek
Lalli Venkat
Details at: https://nityanritya.com/2026/07/03/nitya-nritya-festival-2026/
Run Time: 135 minutes, includes 15 minute intermission.
Age policy: Recommended for ages 8 and up. Children 13 months and under (infants being held) do not require a ticket. Seniors still require a ticket.
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September 11, 2026
Mid-Valley Performing Arts Center
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The Vault
September 25th - 26th, 2026 at 7:30pm
Mid-Valley Performing Arts Center
Studio 5400
Taylorsville, UT 84129
On sale: 8/1/26 at 10am
An electrifying evening of repertory works by acclaimed choreographers Angie Banchero-Kelleher (RDT Alumni) and Amy Markgraf (UVU). The Vault brings together a curated collection of their most compelling creations, showcasing distinct artistic voices, rich movement vocabulary, and bold storytelling through dance.
Run time: 75 minutes, with intermission.
Age policy: Recommended for ages 8 and up. All patrons require a ticket including infants being held.
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A Magical Cirque Christmas
December 22nd & 23rd, 2026
Delta Hall at the Eccles Theater
Salt Lake City, Utah
On sale: 7/17/2026 at 10am.
Live at the Eccles presents A Magical Cirque Christmas December 22 and 23, 2026 at the Eccles Theater on Main Street in downtown Salt Lake City. ArtTix is the official source for tickets for Live at the Eccles events.
For more than five spectacular holiday seasons, A Magical Cirque Christmas has captivated fans and welcomed families, making it part of their seasonal celebrations.
Overflowing with festive charm and dazzling cirque artistry, A Magical Cirque Christmas showcases the extraordinary talents of world-class performers through gravity-defying acrobatics, awe-inspiring displays of strength and agility, laugh-out-loud comedy, and heartwarming magic. Set to a lively soundtrack of modern holiday hits, each act delivers a fresh and unforgettable Christmastime experience.
Beloved by audiences of all ages, A Magical Cirque Christmas is a joyful way to celebrate the season together.
Run time: TBA
Recommended for ages 8 and up. Infants not admitted. All patrons require a ticket regardless of age.
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December 22, 2026
George S. and Dolores Dore Eccles Theater
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December 22, 2026
George S. and Dolores Dore Eccles Theater
Christmas, Concert, Dance, Special Event
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Fa'onelua Summer Recital Season 7
July 23rd, 2026 at 7pm
Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center
Jeanné Wagner Theatre
Salt Lake City, UT 84101
On sale: 6/26/26 at 10am
Fa'onelua Dance Studio presents and evening on Tongan cultural dance and storytelling through movement, where tradition meets artistic expression. This recital serves as both a performance and a milestone celebrating the discipline, growth, and identity of each student. Featuring dancers of all ages, the program highlights traditional Tongan dance styles such as Tau'olunga and other Polynesian influences. Each piece reflects months of training, dedication, and personal development. This event is a celebration of community, heritage, and the journey each student has taken. Families and audiences will experience the heart of Fa'onelua—where culture is preserved, confidence is built, and stories are brought to life on stage.
Run time: 90 minutes, no intermission.
Age policy: Recommended for all ages. Children 13 months and under (infants being held) do not require a ticket. All other patrons require a ticket regardless of age.
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Topography
Thursday, July 23rd, 2026 at 6:00pm
Leona Wagner Black Box
Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center
Salt Lake City, Utah
On sale: 6/19/2026 at 10am.
Dance West 2026 will culminate in TOPOGRAPHY, a public performance in which workshop participants will perform newly created work alongside company dancers and guest faculty. This fully produced performance will feature both professional dance companies, Repertory Dance Theatre and Ririe-Woodbury Dance Company, and performance by Dance West participants showcasing choreography by JoyBoy, Usuala Perry, and Daniel Charon.
Run time: 1 hour.
Mature audiences only (18+). Infants not admitted. All patrons require a ticket.
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August 8th, 2026 at 730pm
Mid-Valley Performing Arts Center
Studio 5400
Taylorsville, UT 84129
On sale: 7/10/26 at 10am
Amor Dance Creatives Season 3 Showcase featuring 7 choreographers and 14 dancers.
Run time: 90 minutes, includes 10 minute intermission.
Age policy: Recommended for ages 8 and up. All patrons require a ticket including infants being held.
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The Dance Awards Show 2026
July 2nd, 2026 at 6pm
Mid-Valley Performing Arts Center
Main Stage Theatre
Taylorsville, UT 84129
On sale: 6/19/26 at 10am
This is an award show for the Storytellers Dance Company and Academy of Ballet Arts dancers, who work hard each year and deserve to be recognized for their talent and growth.
Run time: 145 minutes, includes 20 minute intermission.
Age policy: Recommended for all ages. Infants being held (children 13 months and under) do not require a ticket. All other patrons require a ticket regardless of age.
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Dance for Life Suicide Awareness Gala Event
Saturday, September 12th, 2026
Janet Quinney Lawson Capitol Theatre
Salt Lake City, Utah
On sale: 6/12/2026 at 10am.
Dance for Life Suicide Awareness Gala Event brings Utah's most talented dance professional and amateur community together in solidarity for mental health with proceeds benefiting Dance for Life Suicide Prevention & Mental Health programs.
Learn more about our 2026 program here: Utah Suicide Awareness Gala | mysite
Run time: 90 minutes including 15 minute intermission.
Recommended for ages 10 and up. All patrons require a ticket including infants being held.
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Panic!
October 27th - 28th, 2026 at 7:00pm
Main Stage Theatre
Mid-Valley Performing Arts Center
Taylorsville, Utah
On sale: 6/12/2026 at 10am.
PANIC! - A fun and energetic Halloween Production the whole family will enjoy.
Run time: 70 minutes including 10 minute intermission.
All ages welcome. Infants being held do not require a ticket.
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Express Dance Company Panic!
- 138 Broadway Salt Lake City, UT 84101