SMAG Dance Collective is a contemporary fusion dance company founded by Michael Groomes in 2003. The company's eclecticism in movement, choice of venue and its dancers pushes the boundaries of contemporary dance.
SMAG's mission is to provide opportunity for dancers and choreographers, educate and entertain diverse audiences, and to bridge the gap between artists, arts organizations and the community. SMAG collaborates with other organizations as a part of our mission. The company has spearheaded an effort to dialogue with other arts producing organizations and develop collaborations which push the impetus of the region toward being an arts and cultural destination.
Seasonal offerings include SMAGMare in October, which is a haunted house nightmare a la dance and An Urban Nutcracker, performed in December, which is urban take on the original Nutcracker. Our annual Spring Fling is purely devoted to the art of dance; challenging, physical, dynamic and insightful works are performed. The Spring Fling also serves as a showcase for emerging choreographers.
SMAG performs regularly in Dayton, Ohio at several events including Urban Nights, Tuesday Tales and First Fridays to name a few. In addition to making appearances at events, SMAG produces several shows throughout our performing season.
