Student Life
Performing Arts Outings
Experience performances by the Dayton Performing Arts Alliance—all while enjoying FREE tickets and transportation from Edison State Community College.
Performing Arts Outings
Experience performances by the Dayton Performing Arts Alliance (DPAA)—all while enjoying FREE tickets from Edison State Community College.
A limited number of tickets are available to Edison State students for each event. RSVP below to reserve tickets for yourself and one guest today.
To receive tickets, you must respond by Friday, January 23, for Shostakovich 5 & Festive and by Friday, March 28, for Tchaikovsky's The Sleeping Beauty.
Shostakovich 5 & Festive
Friday, January 30, 2026 | 7:30 p.m.
Maestro Harada leads a vibrant program reflecting his journey from Japan to Russia, mastering the art of conducting. Akutagawa’s “Prima Sinfonia” bursts with rhythmic energy and bold contrasts, echoing his Russian contemporaries. Shostakovich’s jubilant “Festive Overture” and powerful “Fifth Symphony” frame the concert, creating an unforgettable evening of emotion and sound.
Tchaikovsky's The Sleeping Beauty
Friday, February 20, 2026 | 7:30 p.m.
An unforgettable experience for audiences of all ages, THE SLEEPING BEAUTY unfolds like a beautiful dream–where good triumphs over evil, love breaks a curse, and music and dancing transport you to a world of fantasy. You’ve seen the movie, but the ballet is an immersive experience for the senses, boasting lush scenery, gorgeous recognizable music, and dazzling dancing.
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Supported by The Edison Foundation
The Performing Arts Outings are funded by mini-grants from The Edison Foundation, whose mission is to assist Edison State in meeting its educational and community service goals by providing resources to advance student success.