Odyssey Dance Theatre's Shut Up and Dance: MJ

Odyssey’s Spring Repertory Season is a dance lover’s buffet, with something for everyone. Deseret News said, “Odyssey Dance Theatre’s Shut Up and Dance season only proves that it is a company to be taken seriously. Bravo!” Shut Up and Dance is where the dancers and choreographers get to stretch their artistic muscle and really show off their abilities and different styles in smaller repertory-style works. Derryl said, "We again stress accessibility but we are not afraid to explore more innovative choreographic styles of movement. The title says it all. Dance is an amazing form of expression that doesn’t require manuals and textbooks to understand. It communicates to all and across all boundaries.” This year’s program will include the following: The return of another audience favorite: The outstanding tribute to music of the King of Pop – Michael Jackson. MJ was an unqualified hit in SLC and Europe and received rave reviews and standing ovations wherever it was performed. Using songs from Michael Jackson's long and varied musical career, including "The Way You Make Me Feel," "Rockin' Robin," "Thriller," "Earth Song" and "Billie Jean," Odyssey has created a moving and dance filled tribute that will make sure you Blame it on the Boogie!This calendar listing is brought to you by NowPlayingUtah.com, Utah's one-stop, online website for arts and entertainment events, powered by the Utah Cultural Alliance.