A NEW VINTAGE MUSICAL
Inspired by real women who danced in Detroit in the 1930s and 1940s.ABOUT THE PROJECT:
The Tip Top Girls is a new original musical inspired by a real 1930s Detroit dance troupe and an intergenerational relationship rooted in that history. Blending ensemble-driven choreography with contemporary storytelling, the work moves between past and present through music, movement, and memory.
At its center is a granddaughter who steps into her grandmother’s world, where factory labor and stage performance coexisted and community was sustained through collective artistry. The project explores resilience, shared effort, and the enduring power of ensemble during periods of social and economic uncertainty.
In Development
The Tip Top Girls Musical is advancing toward its next workshop phase, with choreography and music in active development with collaborators across music, choreography, and film.
All contributions directly support workshop rehearsals, dancers, musicians, and the continued development of the project.
The Tip Top Girls Musical is developed with fiscal sponsorship from Fractured Atlas, a non-profit arts service organization. Contributions are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.
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