The MoCo Spring Concert is an annual event that began in 2017. It is held in the Tolbert Yilmaz School of Dance Performance Studio. The venue has been a successful location for dance school families and local community members to attend.

The 2025 presentation, I Wanna Dance With Somebody: A Tribute to Whitney Houston, is a showcase of choreographic works set to the music of the legendary Whitney Houston. Staged by Gia Mongell Binner and several guest choreographers, the MoCo dancers will bring the sounds of the 1980s to life right before your eyes.

Direction and Choreography

The MoCo Spring Productions are designed to captivate audiences with artistry, energy, and show-stopping performances. Under the direction of Gia Mongell Binner, alongside assistant director Jenna Werner and an outstanding team of TYSOD instructors, each highly anticipated production upholds MoCo’s tradition of excellence.

MoCo’s productions have showcased breathtaking choreography from some of the industry’s most respected professionals, including Casey Noblett (Director of the Commercial Dance Intensive & Royal Caribbean Cruise Line creative team member), Sissa Strain (In the Heights, Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, American Horror Story, Pilobolus), Morgan Huntley (UNCSA), Leah Boresow (Dancing Stars of Atlanta, Netflix’s Queer Eye, Marietta Theatre Company), Jeffery Duffy (Hubbard Street Dance Company, Hamilton National Tour), and Autumn Eckman (MFA, University of Iowa, Former Assistant Artistic Director & Resident Choreographer at Giordano Dance Chicago), to name a few.

Performances

The MoCo Spring Production immerses students in the high-energy world of professional commercial performance, equipping them with the skills to shine like true industry pros. It is a transformative experience for our young dancers! The performance schedule is as follows:

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
Dress Rehearsal

Matinee

Early Matinee
Late Matinee
Clean up
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