Odyssey Dance Theatre: Shut Up and Dance

Shut Up and Dance
April 6-11, 2026
Odyssey’s Spring Repertory Season is a dance lover’s buffet, with something for everyone. Deseret News said, “Odyssey Dance Theatre’s Shut Up and Dance season only proves that it is a company to be taken seriously. Bravo!”
Shut up and Dance is where the dancers and choreographers get to stretch their artistic muscle and really show off their abilities and different styles in smaller repertoire-style works. Derryl said, “We again stress accessibility but we are not afraid to explore more innovative choreographic styles movement. The title says it all. Dance is an amazing form of expression that doesn’t require manuals and textbooks to understand. It communicates to all and across all boundaries.”
This year’s program will include the following:

Let it Be
April 7, 13, 16: 7:30 pm; April 10: 2:00 pm
Odyssey returns to its roots with an audience favorite that put Odyssey on the map. Back by popular demand, Let It Be is a full-length, smash hit at home and on tour. The Beatles Anthology includes tunes such as Yesterday, Come Together, and Help. “Let it Be offers pieces of Brilliance and Nostalgia!”-Salt Lake Tribune.
Choreographed by Odyssey Founder and Artistic Director Derryl Yeager, he said the show is a lot of fun for families, because it captures a lot of the humor in the Beatles’ songs. He encourages Utahns of all ages and interests to see the performances, saying that the shows are for people who love dance and people who don’t know they love dance.

MJ
April 8, 10, 14: 7:30 pm; April 17 2:00 pm
The return of another audience favorite: The outstanding tribute to music of the King of Pop – Michael Jackson. MJ was an unqualified hit in SLC and Europe and received rave reviews and standing ovations wherever it was performed. Using songs from Michael Jackson’s long and varied musical career, including “The Way You Make Me Feel”, “Rockin’ Robin”, “Thriller”, “Earth Song” and “Billie Jean”, Odyssey has created a moving and dance filled tribute that will make sure you “Blame it on the Boogie”!

UNLEASHED!
April 9, 12, 15, 17: 7:30 pm
Odyssey Dancers talents on full display! A full evening of repertory works with several world premieres. The show will close with a trip down memory lane with SOULTOWN REVIVAL – a tribute to the early sounds of Motown. UNLEASHED will be a tour de force showcasing Odyssey’s eclectic styles and dynamic dancers!
A discount must be applied at the time of purchase in order to be valid.
Please contact the Grand Theatre Box Office to access discounted tickets for: Seniors, Military/Law Enforcement/Fire & Emergency Responders, Educators, Dance Studios, Student Rush, Family Group, and Large Groups. (801) 957-3322 (Monday – Thursday 12:00pm – 5:00pm)
Obstructed Views for Main Floor Rows A, B, and C