Northern Michigan University’s dance minor presents its annual Dance Concert Thursday, Feb. 22-Saturday, Feb. 24, at 7:30 p.m., with a 1 p.m. matinee performance Saturday, at Forest Roberts Theatre. This concert is choreographed and performed by NMU students, faculty and guest performers.

As one component of the concert, dance minor students and NMU’s Arts Chorale will use artistic expression to address topical health and social issues in their first collaboration, under the direction of Dance Minor Program Director Jill Grundstrom and Director of Choirs Erin Colwitz. The concert will also include works by the NMU Hip-Hop Dance Crew and student choreographers. The second act of the show features a performance choreographed by TaMaMa Dance Company.

An opening night party is included with a ticket purchased for opening night, Thursday, Feb. 22, and immediately follows the show in the FRT lobby. It will feature food, beverages, music, a photo booth and a meet and greet with the cast and creative team.

Tickets are $5 for NMU students, $10 for students and $15 for the public. Tickets are available online at tickets.nmu.edu or at any NMU EZ Ticket outlet. For more information on the event, contact the Forest Roberts Theatre Box Office at (906) 227-2082 or via email at frtbox@gmail.com.