The Daniel Gwirtzman Dance Company, directed by alumni and current guest Professor Daniel Gwirtzman, makes its U-M debut at 8 p.m. Nov. 3 in the Betty Pease Studio Theater with the premiere of “Encore,” a suite of Broadway-inspired numbers set to celebrated jazz music. The exploration of extreme speed, virtuosity, and nonstop movement challenges the stamina of its performers, as well as audience expectations. (Photo by James Washburn)