What Is DanceFest?

DanceFest is a unique weekend experience for young dancers to take master

classes and perform original choreography on one of the world’s greatest dance

stages at The Palace Theatre. Master classes are offered in different genres taught by international faculty who teach at prestigious dance schools and universities and for dance companies throughout the US and Europe. They are directors, choreographers and performers in music videos, MTV Award shows and are models for print ads and television commercials. Many are starring in Broadway Musicals, and are performers with world-renowned ballet companies such as New York City Ballet and American Ballet Theatre.

DanceFest 2025 culminates with The Student Festival Performance featuring over

150 dancers from dance schools performing exciting choreography by dance school directors, teachers and guest choreographers.