ME Dance Company Announces Name Change and 2016 Show Dates

- Michelle Snow

Orlando-based ME Dance Company has announced it is officially changing its name to Dance Theatre of Orlando.

Dance Theatre of Orlando

Founded in 2011, the dance troupe is planning to the expand during this year, and the name change is a reflection of that.

“The new name for ME Dance will bring forth a new era for the dance company,” says Marshall Ellis, founder and artistic director of ME Dance, Inc. and Dance Theatre of Orlando. “With a new name, expect a whole new set of artistic works and expression. The dance company will continue to present its usual full-length productions for each season, but these productions will be edgier – they will incorporate new elements of dance, new innovative technology and, above all, they will focus on engaging stories.”

Upcoming original productions include:

  • TOUCH – The Human Experience; Music by Bruce Springsteen; March 4-6, 11 and 13, 2016
  • K.E.Y.S.; A collection of dances directed by various choreographers; July 15-17, 2016
  • The Nuthouse: A New Holiday Tradition; Music by Tchaikovsky; December 2-4, 9-11, 2016

For more information, visit DanceTheatreOrlando.com.

About Michelle Snow

Michelle is the owner and editor of CitySurfing Orlando. She also owns Zengrrl.com, is a freelance writer specializing in travel and entertainment, and has authored/co-authored four guidebooks on Orlando and Florida. She lives in Orlando near Disney, and hears Magic Kingdom fireworks every night.
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