DANCE FEST
DanceFest 2026
is scheduled for
Saturday, October 3rd
Established in 2018, Nõ Studios DanceFest is a signature event that seeks to preserve and elevate dance as art, as well as a means of cultural expression. In an effort to make dance acessible to a new generation of fans and enthusiasts, DanceFest is independent and funded in its entirety by Nõ Studios and its partners.
Announcing
THE DANCE FEST 2026 EVENING PERFORMANCE
PARTICIPATING COMPANIES
Ticket Sales Open on August 10th
Nō Studios is thrilled to announce the Evening Performance company participants.
DanceFest 2026 is scheduled for Saturday, October 3rd.
The Evening Performance will take place in the Marcus Center Wilson Theater. The Day Show will take place on the Peck Pavilion stage.
Click the image for company descriptions.
SEE THE AUGUST NŌ DANCE MAGAZINE
We've launched a magazine to celebrate the regional dance landscape along with a podcast featuring personalities in the dance ecosystem,
Bring It to the Floor.
See the
August 2026 issue
which includes a discussion with Misty Copeland and a pofile of two Artistic Directors participating in this year's DanceFest, Dawn Sprinfer and Kaleigh Dent.
Use the links below to submit performance schedules, interview requests and feature suggestions and/or to subscribe.
THE MARCUS PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
Dance Fest 2026 will take place at bith the beautiful Marcus Center Peck Pavilion and the Wilson Theater. MPAC is also a Gold Sponsor.
