The Wayne State University (WSU) Dance Company is proud to present, "Imagination in Motion", the 49th Annual On Stage! Dance Performances for Children. Amazing visions matched with stunning movement will keep children at the edge of their seats. This collection of dances especially designed for children will inspire the creative spirit instilled within them through new ideas and new original dance movement. A week of performances concludes with two shows open to the general public on Saturday, November 23rd. These performances will showcase Detroit area middle and high school dancers in concert with the WSU Dance Company.

The spirited Freda Frump (Portia Fields-Anderson), as she is known to many thousands of boys and girls, is the beloved host of ON STAGE! Through fun-filled interaction with the audience as well as her lively antics, Freda cultivates an energy and appreciation for the art of dance. Approximately 4000 schoolchildren visit the WSU campus each year for the weekday ON STAGE! performances. Complete with Freda Frump as the children, and guru of dance, ON STAGE! is a Detroit tradition.

Saturday, November 23rd ON STAGE! performances for the general public will be held at the Community Arts Auditorium, 450 Kirby at Cass Avenue, at 11:00amand 1:00pm. Admission is $5 for children and $6 for adults. Tickets can be purchased at the door, or in advance at the Maggie Allesee Department of Dance. Special school group performances will be held Tuesday through Friday, November 19 -22, 2002 at 9:45am and 11:00am. For more information, call (313) 577-4273.