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Hear from Alana Howard, the founder of Sexy Ladies Dance and the final member of this year’s Performing Arts EXCELerator cohort!
The Performing Arts EXCELerator is a semester-long entrepreneurial fellowship program open to all U-M students. EXCELerator Fellows have the opportunity to pitch for significant funding, up to $5,000 and mentorship for their early-stage performing arts ventures.
Sexy Ladies Dance is a dynamic dance-fitness collective designed for women who want to sweat, feel sexy, build strength, and connect in a community rooted in joy and empowerment.
04/26/2026
🎓SENIOR SENDOFF🎓
"I may be getting a Masters in Music, but this degree has given me SO much more than that!" Blog editor Lish reflects on her time here at the University of Michigan, highlighting some of the unexpected gifts that she gained during her time here. Check out her full post at the link in our bio!
04/20/2026
🎓SENIOR SENDOFF🎓
Breaking the fourth wall here! Hi, it's Ainsley, the Program Assistant for EXCEL and the person behind most of the social posts and newsletters for the past two semesters! It's been amazing to have this opportunity to work on so many events, immersions, and even plan last Fall's Social Media Workshop with Lish and Casey. I've had the honor to go on two immersions to Chicago and Detroit (pictured slides 1-3). My first introduction to EXCEL was at the 2025 Detroit Immersion, so it's full circle to be able to work on the other side! As I graduate with my Master's in Arts Administration and enter the job market, I will be forever grateful for this experience and everything I learned here!
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