“Make it COUNT”
SRJC Spring 2026 Dance Show “Make It COUNT” Explores the Power of Numbers Through Movement
The Santa Rosa Junior College Dance Program proudly presents its Spring Dance Show, Make It COUNT, an evening of dynamic and diverse works inspired by the theme of NUMBERS. Performances will take place on Friday, May 8 at 7:00 PM and Saturday, May 9 at 2:00 PM and 7:00 PM.
Make It COUNT brings together faculty choreography, student works, and selected solos, duets, and trios in a vibrant concert that highlights the creativity and versatility of SRJC dancers. From mathematical patterns and sequences to personal stories tied to age, time, and data, each piece offers a unique interpretation of how numbers shape our world.
Whether telling the story of your “One and only,” racing at 100 miles per hour, or moving through the Six stages of grief, Make It COUNT transforms numbers from the abstract into something deeply human. In this unique interpretation, numbers become a gateway to movement, creativity, and powerful emotional expression — reminding us that even the most seemingly non-emotional concepts can carry profound meaning through dance.
The concert also features guest artists bringing exciting new voices to the stage. Farrah McAdam celebrates Bruno Mars' discography through a dynamic jazz-funk set, while Bernadette Alverio of The Movement Lab explores an edgy modern piece centered around the concept of “9 lives.”
The program showcases a range of styles including contemporary, modern, jazz, and experimental dance, reflecting the diverse voices within the department. In addition to performance, the production emphasizes mentorship, collaboration, and professional development, giving students hands-on experience in choreography, rehearsal process, and live theater production.
“This show is about connection — how numbers can organize, disrupt, and inspire movement,” says Tanya Knippelmeir (co-director of the production).... “It’s also about community: students, faculty, and collaborators coming together to create something meaningful and alive on stage," says Kristen Daley (Co-director of the production)
Make It COUNT is produced in collaboration with the SRJC Theater Arts Department, continuing a long-standing partnership that supports student learning and interdisciplinary performance.
Tickets and additional information are available at:
Performance Details:
May 8, 2026 – 7:00 PM
May 9, 2026 – 2:00 PM & 7:00 PM
Location: SRJC Burbank Theater, 1501 Mendocino Ave, Santa Rosa, CA 95401
Ticket Prices
$25 General
$20 Senior/Students/HS Students with valid ID - available at the door
$15 Youth under 15
Children under 5- Free
SRJC Community Dance Festival Fall 2025
December 19th & 20th
Purchase Tickets HERE
Out of Bounds: SRJC Community Dance Festival celebrates the vibrant, ever-evolving dance community of Santa Rosa, Sonoma County and the Bay Area. Featuring new works by SRJC students and faculty alongside guest artists and local dance companies, the festival brings together voices from across our region in a shared landscape of creativity. The performance highlights the emerging dance artists and movers of the SRJC Dance Company, whose curiosity and imagination shape the next generation of our community’s artistic spirit. At its heart, the festival is a celebration of belonging, a place where we gather to imagine, to move and to create the kind of community we want to see in the world.
The SRJC Community Dance Festival performance dates are December 19th at 7pm and December 20th at 2pm and 7pm. The festival will be held at the beautiful newly remodeled Burbank Theater on the Santa Rosa Junior College Campus.
Directed by Kristen Daley
Burbank Theater, 1501 Mendocino Ave, Santa Rosa, CA 95401
To purchase tickets please visit: https://srjcathletics.com/Athletic_Tickets.
Special ticket prices at the door for high school and SRJC students with school ID.
Ticket Prices
$25 General
$20 Senior/Students/HS Students with valid ID - available at the door
$15 Youth under 12
Children under 5- Free
Purchase Tickets HERE
SRJC Dance Program, as a presenting and educational organization, acknowledges that we hold our performances on the traditional territories of the Pomo nation.
For more information about the SRJC Community Dance Festival, please email Kristen Daley: kdaley@santarosa.edu
The Periodic Table of Dance
Spring Dance Concert - May 2025
SRJC Dance Program invites you to....
PERIODIC TABLE OF DANCE- An evening of concert dance inspired by the Periodic table of Elements.
The SRJC Dance Program presents an evening of unexpected collaborations of dance, science, and spoken word where each piece is inspired by a different element on the periodic table. This compelling and radioactive evening will ignite the audiences’ senses by filling every inch of the stage with fiery jazz, exhilarating hip hop groves, and stunning contemporary and modern pieces.
“Periodic Table of Dance” will feature new dance works by our accomplished SRJC Faculty, talented Student Choreographers, collaboration with SSU Dance department, and professional guest artist performances by UPside Dance Company. SRJC's Nationally ranked Speech and Debate team will perform original spoken word performances about these scientific compounds in between dance pieces weaving in both the verbal and nonverbal artforms together. Every performance piece is guaranteed to mesmerize, provoke new ideas, inspire and celebrate the talent and artistic diversity of the SRJC Dance Program.
Location: Burbank Theater, 1501 Mendocino Ave, Santa Rosa, CA 95401
Performances: May 9th 7pm, May 10th 2pm, and May 10th 7pm
To purchase tickets, click the link for each performance date below:
Special ticket prices at the door for high school and SRJC students with school ID.
$20 General
$15 Senior/Students/Youth
$100 VIP