Join us at the 2025 Alabama Dance Festival. As one of the largest gatherings of dancers and dance enthusiasts in the Southeast, the Alabama Dance Festival will immerse you in master classes with world-renowned teachers, audition opportunities, teacher training, networking, performances by regional dance groups, and a guest company. Each year, the Alabama Dance Festival boasts a weekend full of performances. Participants and public alike enjoy work presented in a range of styles and traditions by schools, studios, companies, and choreographers in our annual New Works Concert and Alabama Dance Festival Showcase.
Schedule of Events:
Location: Alabama Ballet Center for Dance
8:30-10:00 - Ballet Technique (PR): Christopher Stuart(Cooney Studio)
8:30-10:00 - Giordano Jazz Technique (PR): Lauren G. Whittington(Eiland studio)
10:30-12:00 - Tap(PR) (Dance studio 2)
Location: Alabama School Of Fine arts
8:30-10:00 - Bachata(R): Jessica Ponte(Theater)
8:30-10:00 - Ballet turns and allegro(pr): Nikki Hefko(West studio)
8:30-10:00 - Hubbard St. Dance Contemporary(R): Craig Black(Center Studio)
8:30-10:00 - Amy Hall Garner(R): Amy hall garner
10:30-12:00 - Amy Hall Garner(R): Amy hall garner(Theater)
10:30-12:00 - Ballet Technique(R): Christopher Stuart( West Studio)
10:30-12:00 - Giordano Jazz Technique(R): Lauren G. Whittington(Center studio)
10:30-12:00 - West African(R) La Vondia Bryant-Smith
10:30-12:00 - College Dance Programs Panel: James R. Atkinson, Jr.(Lecture Hall)
Location: Alabama Ballet Center for Dance
1:00 - 2:30 - Broadway Dance Center Contemporary Concert Jazz (PR): Cornelius Carter(Cooney Studio)
1:00 - 2:30 - The Ailey School Horton Technique (PR): Tracy Inman(Eiland Studio)
1:00 - 2:30 - Salsa (PR): Jessica Ponte(Studio #1)
1:00 - 2:30 - Jacob's Pillow Workshop (PR)(Studio #2)
Alabama School of Fine arts
1:00 - 2:30 - Musical Theatre Dance (R): Alvon Reed(Theater)
1:00 - 2:30 - Pas de Deux (PR): Jon Upleger(West Studio)
1:00 - 2:30 - Debbie Allen Dance Academy Contemporary (R) : Kris Nobles(Center Studio)
1:00 - 2:30 - Basic Breakin the Fundamentals (R): B Boy Eagle USA Breaking(East Studio)
1:00 - 2:30 - Dance for Schools: College and Career Readiness in Dance(P)(Lecture Hall)
6:00 - 7:00 PM - Alabama Screendance Festival UAB's Alys Stephens Center: Reynolds-Kirshbaum Recital Hall
7:30 - 9:00 PM - Collage Dance Collective UAB's Alys Stephens Center: Sirote Theatre
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