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Emerge 2026

January 9-10, 2026

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January
Executive/Artistic Co-Directors
RDT Director Emerita
Choreographers
Production Stage Manager/Technical Director

EMERGE

January 9-10, 2026
Friday at 7:30 pm
Saturday at 2:00 PM  & 7:30 pm
Leona Wagner Black Box Theatre
About
EMERGE 2026 continues to be an audience favorite, providing not only deep artistry but, inspiration as we build relationships with other local dancers, dance companies, and artists.  
As part of our mission,  every RDT dancer is given the opportunity to develop their choreographic skills and be able to create work for the many schools and communities we serve. Because of this rich experience, many dancers have gone on to form their own companies or continue their dance careers in academic institutions throughout the country.
Choreographers & works:
  • Nicholas Cendese - featuring students from South Valley Creative Dance
  • Jake Lewis - new work featuring students from RDT's Dance Center on Broadway Choreographic Workshop
  • Alexander Pham - featuring students from Davis HIgh School Dance Company
  • Megan O'Brien - highlighting community freelance dancers
  • Kara Komarnitsky - duet expanding on her piece from last year using flashlights on stage
  • Ursula Perry - highlighting Utah dance teachers
  • Caleb Daly & Caitlyn Richter - showcasing students from Weber State University
  • Linda C. Smith - 60 Moves/60 Years - a tribute to the powerful 60 year history of RDT
  • Trung "Daniel" Do - a duet originally choreographed for Westminster University's REFRAME 8x8 concert
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Many of the more than 100 RDT alumni have established their own companies or have become international choreographers with many awards, commissions and distinctions of reputations. There is no doubt that legacy will expand with the company’s current corps of dancers.

Les Roka / The Utah Review
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One of the most important takeaways from Repertory Dance Theatre’s (RDT) artistic culture is the sincere encouragement its dance artists receive not only as performers but also as choreographers.

Les Roka / The Utah Review
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