TCA Family

Several local performing groups call the TCA home, performing at the theater every year. 

TCA BIG BAND & VOCALAIRES

TCA Big Band & VocalAires was formed in 2004 to provide area musicians a chance to share their love of Big Band music with the community. This all-volunteer group is comprised of musicians from all walks of life and range in age from 20 to 82. The group has grown significantly since its inception as an in-house band for the Tecumseh Civic Auditorium, now the Tecumseh Center for the Arts (TCA). In addition to our annual Spring and Holiday concerts at the TCA, the TCA Big Band & VocalAires have performed over 110 times at locations and events throughout the community and surrounding area. Thank you for all of your support over the past decade-plus, and for allowing us to share our love of big band music with you.

TECUMSEH YOUTH THEATRE (TYT)

Tecumseh Youth Theatre (TYT) provides experiences and opportunities for the participation live theatre for the area youth. We have a commitment to showcasing youth talent in live theatre productions, giving students the opportunity to perform and learn about multiple facets of theatre production. In addition, TYT strives to bring quality theater productions to the community using youth talent, assisted and supported by experienced, caring adults in an effort to support the arts and bring them to as wide an audience as possible. TYT performs 2-3 productions at the TCA each season. ​

TECUMSEH POPS ORCHESTRA & COMMUNITY CHORUS

Tecumseh Pops Orchestra was established in 1981 to foster, promote, and increase the musical knowledge and appreciation of our citizens. The Tecumseh Community Chorus was established shortly thereafter, providing additional diversity to our musical repertoire. Since then, the Orchestra and Chorus have presented two shows per year – the Holiday Concert on the first Sunday in December, and the Spring Concert on the first Sunday in May. New members are always welcome!  ​

THE BALLET SCHOOL

The Ballet School brings the art of classical ballet to the forefront with qualified teachers and over 50 years of experience. The Ballet School nurtures an appreciation for the Arts, while instilling a strong work ethic, sense of fulfillment, and a knowledge of dance theory, history, tradition, technique, artistry, musicality, and creativity. The Syllabi of the Royal Academy of Dance is used in classical training and qualified students enter annual examinations and have consistently received merits and distinctions from U.S., Canadian, and overseas examiners. Ballet school students perform in one recital at Tecumseh Center for the Arts in May.

ENCORE DANCE STUDIO

Founded in 1997, Encore Dance Studio provides professional instruction in a positive environment. Encore Dance Studio offers classes in Ballet, Pointe, Jazz, Lyrical, Tap, Hip Hop, Combo Classes (Ballet/Tap, Lyrical/Hip Hop, and Hip Hop/Acro.) , and Mommy & Me. Encore Dance Studio's Director, Ashley Palmer, is an American Ballet Theatre® Certified Teacher, who has successfully completed the ABT® Teacher Training Intensive in Pre-Primary through Level 5 of the ABT® National Training Curriculum. Encore Dance Studio performs their annual recitals at Tecumseh Center for the Arts in June. 

Dance Steps Studio, Inc. 

Dance Steps Studio, Inc. was founded in 1991 by Owner and President, Laurie Stoianowski. Since its inception, Dance Steps has grown to two studio locations – one in Tecumseh and the other in Saline. Dance Steps Studio prides itself in offering quality dance classes for recreation, exercise, and pre-professional training. We also offer participation in our Competition Team for students interested in enhancing their dancing and stage experience. Dance Steps Studio, Inc. performs their annual recital at Tecumseh Center for the Arts in the May.

MONROE STREET THEATER (M.S.T.) DANCE CENTER

Monroe Street Theater Dance Center's focus is to serve God through the gift of dance in the Brooklyn-Irish Hills community with integrity and grace. With a fresh new approach to teach students the art of dance, M.S.T. Dance Center strives to provide an atmosphere for students where they can be encouraged, challenged, and develop positive character values to use in all areas of their lives! Each year MST students perform two times at the Tecumseh Center for the Arts, with a Christmas Showcase in December and a Spring Showcase in June. Both are great events for the whole family!

INFUSION PERFORMING ARTS ACADEMY

Infusion Performing Arts Academy is a high-quality education program for students ages 2-adult in the areas of Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Lyrical, Modern, Hip Hop, Pointe and other forms of Performing Arts. This program will be created and run to develop the whole person through curriculum that integrates all aspects of fitness, well-being, performing and movement. Infusion Performing Arts Academy aims to develop each student physically, artistically and socially to give each student the skills they need to move forward into a professional career, college dance experience and/or healthy living choices. Infusion Performing Arts Academy presents their annual recital at Tecumseh Center for the Arts in June.  ​

TECUMSEH PUBLIC SCHOOLS

We are a dynamic learning community taking BOLD steps to ensure all students are inspired and empowered for life. Tecumseh Public Schools (TPS) have been performing at Tecumseh Center for the Arts since the TCA (Civic Auditorium)’s 1981 Grand Opening, with and instrumental and vocal performances from the TPS Music Department. With more than three decades of live performances and special programs, the TCA has been host to many unforgettable moments in our students’ lives. 

NEIGHBORS OF HOPE

​Complex problems call for complex solutions. Neighbors of Hope provides these solutions through a comprehensive suite of Christ-centered programs and services for our most vulnerable neighbors, including a men’s transitional housing program, addiction recovery program, resale store, food pantry, farm, and programs for homeless women and children. With responsible stewardship, collaborative relationships, and sustainable social enterprises, Neighbors of Hope transforms lives with the hope of the Gospel and helps make Lenawee County a better place to live and work for everyone in our community. Neighbors of Hope holds their annual fundraiser at Tecumseh Center for the Arts in November. 
Tecumseh Center for the Arts
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