Throughout the year the various classes and programs have performances to showcase their hard work.
We invite you to attend and show your support.
Below is a list of upcoming Tanner Dance events.
In Accord: An Evening of Movement & Music
Friday, January 30, 2026 at 5:30 PM and 7:30 PM
Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 5:30 PM and 7:30 PM
Beverley Taylor Sorenson Arts & Education Complex
Mary Ann Walton Lee Black Box Theatre
1721 Campus Center Drive, Salt Lake City, UT
This annual performance highlights the creative connection between music and dance. See dancers of all ages from a variety of Tanner Dance programs: Children’s Dance Theatre, the Contemporary Companies, the Virginia Tanner Creative Dance Program, Adults with Disabilities, and students from our Arts-in-Education partner schools. Live accompaniment performed by both professional and student musicians will make for an exciting, art-filled evening!
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Past Performances this Season
Tanner Dance Contemporary Companies present
Momentum Showcase 2025
The Tanner Dance Contemporary Companies are proud to present Based on a True Story — a compelling evening of dance that brings real stories to life. Each piece is inspired by true, historical events or the way reality often morphs into fictional interpretations. Come experience this fresh and energetic show!
Friday, October 10 at 7:00 PM
Saturday, October 11 at 2:00 PM and 7:00 PM
Mary Ann Walton Lee Black Box Theatre
Tanner Dance ~ Beverley Taylor Sorenson Arts & Education Complex
1721 Campus Center Drive, Salt Lake City
Tickets are $15 each, or $10 for students (youth and university students).
This performance is recommended for ages 8+. Please, no babes in arms.
Tanner Dance Studio Program Presents:
Ring Around the Rose
This November, as part of Repertory Dance Theatre's Ring Around the Rose series, selected dancers from Tanner Dance's Studio Program will take to the stage at the Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center. This delightful, family-friendly performance will include some audience participation, and will feature a variety of original choreography created by the faculty and dancers of our Studio Program. RDT's Ring Around the Rose is a wiggle-friendly performance series for children and families that explores the magical world of the arts.
Saturday, November 8, 2025 11:00AM & 1:00PM
Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center -
Jeanne' Wagner Theatre 138 W 300 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84101
Tickets are $8.50 per person. Children of all ages are welcome (and encouraged!)
Tanner Dance Children's Dance Theatre Presents:
CDT at the Rose
Join us at the Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center for a performance by the Children's Dance Theatre (CDT). Established in 1949 by Virginia Tanner, the Children's Dance Theatre is Tanner Dance's premier performing company, and has earned state, national, and international recognition. This concert will feature a diverse assortment of original choreography performed by selected classes from CDT.
Saturday, November 8, 2025
5:30PM & 7:30PM
Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center - Jeanne' Wagner Theatre
138 W 300 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84101
Tickets are $17.50 each, or $12.50 for children 12 and under.
Children of all ages are welcome (and encouraged!)
Tanner Dance Ballet Program Presents:
Nutcracker Delights
This December, our Ballet Program students will share a delightful collection of dances set to musical selections from Tchaikovsky's The Nutcracker.
Saturday, December 6 at 2:00PM & 3:30PM
Mary Ann Walton Lee Black Box Theatre
1721 Campus Center Drive, Salt Lake City UT 84112
Tickets are $12 each and are for participating families.
To ensure that each child has someone to support them at their show, we ask that each family purchases no more than 4 tickets per student. Thank you!
Tanner Creative Dance Program Presents:
Simple Gifts
This December, our Creative Dance students will celebrate the holiday season with a showcase of the skills they have developed over the fall semester.
Wednesday, December 10 at 6:00PM & 7:15PM
Mary Ann Walton Lee Black Box Theatre
1721 Campus Center Drive, Salt Lake City UT 84112
Tickets are $12 each and are for participating families.
To ensure that each child has someone to support them at their show, we ask that each family purchases no more than 4 tickets per student. Thank you!