Schedule Of Events

July 25,2024

9:00 Am - Master Class: Ballet With Dance Theatre Of Harlem At Vail Mountain School

Since 1969, Dance Theatre Of Harlem Has Been A Singular Presence In The World Of Ballet. Dth Thrives As A Groundbreaking Cultural Institution, And An Example Of What Is Possible When An Inclusive Approach To Art Thrives. Don’t Miss This Chance To Learn From A Company That Continues To Forge New Paths In The Ballet World And Share A Powerful Vision For The 21st Century.

5:30 Pm - Dancing In The Streets With Larry Keigwin Lionshead At Village

We Are Thrilled For The Legendary Larry Keigwin To Return To Lionshead Village In A One-Of-A-Kind Pop-Up Performance In Front Of Garfinkels Sports Bar. Come And Dance With Us To Kick Off The 2024 Festival At 5:30pm On July 25!

Thank You To The Town Of Vail For Allowing Us To Pop-Up Each Summer!
Subject To Change ,Free For Everyone

July 26,2024

Performance

7:30 Pm - Opening Night At Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater

Reserved Seating
Starting At $65.00
Opening Night Kicks Off The Season Featuring Artists And Companies Making Appearances Throughout The Festival Including Dance Theatre Of Harlem, Limón Dance Company,  American Ballet Theatre Principal Dancers Catherine Hurlin And Aran Bell, Tap Dance Luminary Michelle Dorrance, Lines Ballet Star Adji Cissoko, Memphis Jookin’ Pioneer Lil Buck, And Ballroom Champions Denys Drozdyuk And Antonina Skobina. In The Second Half Of The Evening, Guest Stars Including Lauren Lovette, Isabella Boylston (Abt), And Artist-In-Residence Sara Mearns (Nycb) Join Colorado Ballet In A Special Performance Of George Balanchine’s Landmark Ballet Serenade, With Tschaikovsky’s Score Performed Live By The National Repertory Orchestra Conducted By Michael Stern.

Generously Underwritten By Lisa Tannebaum & Donald Brownstein.

Casting And Repertory Are Subject To Change.

Master Class: Ballet With Chun Wai Chan

9:00 Am At Vail Mountain School

Refine Your Ballet Technique With Chun Wai Chan In This Masterclass. From Guangzhou Art School To Houston Ballet To The New York City Ballet Where Is The First Dancer Of Chinese Descent To Be Appointed A Principal Dancer. Chan’s Diverse Experience And Unique Journey To The Top Of The Dance World Will Provide An Inspiring Master Class Not To Be Missed.

Master Class: Repertory With Limón Dance Company’s Dante Puleio

10:30 Am At Vail Mountain School

José Limón Left An Indelible Mark On The Dance World Through The Dances And Technique He Created. Limon Technique Has Become A Foundational Part Of Dance And Dance Education, And His Works Have Engaged Performers Across Dance Genres. Don’t Miss This Extraordinary Chance To Learn Limón Repertory And The Unmistakable Style That Has Forever Altered The Art Form.

July 27,2024

Dance Theatre Of Harlem
7:30 Pm At Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater

Reserved Seating
Starting At $50.00
The Company Returns To The Festival In A Headlining Performance With A Special Program Featuring George Balanchine’s Thrilling Allegro Brillante, Dth Artistic Director Robert Garland’s Recent Work Nyman String Quartet #2 Which Was Hailed By The Associated Press As “Highly Athletic And Infectiously Joyous,” And William Forsythe’s Acclaimed Blake Works Iv (The Barre Project).

Master Class: Ballet With Sara Mearns
9:00 Am At Vail Mountain School

Elevate Your Ballet Technique And Artistry With Vail Dance Festival Artist-In-Residence And New York City Ballet Principal Dancer, Sara Mearns. Described As A Performer Dancing "On A Thrillingly Huge Scale, Combining The Drama Of Risk And Abandon With The Drama Of Glamour And Emotion”.  Join Ms. Mearns, One Of Today’s Most Internationally Acclaimed Artists, As She Helps You Discover The Dancer You Are Meant To Be!

Conversations On Dance With Dance Theatre Of Harlem’s Robert Garland
10:30 Am At Vail Mountain School Theatre

Dance Theatre Of Harlem Is One Of America’s Most Beloved And Storied Dance Institutions And The Vail Dance Festival Is Proud To Welcome Them To The 2024 Season. Conversations On Dance Hosts Rebecca King Ferraro And Michael Sean Breeden Sit Down With Artists Of The Company To Discuss Dth’s Founding And History, Its Impact On The Dance Landscape, The Renaissance The Company Has Experienced Since Its 2012 Rebirth And What Festival Audiences Can Expect To See.

A Limited Number Of Tickets Are Sold To Each Live Recording Of Conversations On Dance During The Vail Dance Festival

Tiny Dancer Tea Party
10:00 Am At Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater Social Courtyard

Reserved Seating
$50.00
An Event For The Littlest Dancers With The Biggest Dreams. Boys And Girls Ages 4-7 Are Invited To Enjoy Crown And Tiara Decorating, A Dance Session, Meet-And-Greets With Festival Dancers, Snacks, And Fun! Includes One Children’s Size Festival T-Shirt. This Event Takes Place In The Social Courtyard At The Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater.

July 28,2024

Upclose: Swerve With Damian Woetzel
6:00 Pm At Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater

Reserved Seating
Starting At $50.00
Swerve: A Sudden Change Of Direction
Dance As An Art Form Progresses Through Innovations And Changes Of Direction, Both Sudden And Gradual. Hosted By Festival Artistic Director Damian Woetzel, Upclose Features Dramatic “Swerves” In The History Of Dance As Shown Through The Works That Have Led This Art Form Forward. This Program Features Festival Stars In Rehearsal And Performance Mode As They Take On Groundbreaking Choreography From Across Centuries Of Dance Styles From Ballet And Modern Dance, To Street Styles, Tap, And Ballroom.

Generously Underwritten By Jeffrey Byrne & Rosalind Reed.

Casting And Repertory Are Subject To Change.

Master Class: Ballet With India Bradley
9:00 Am At Vail Mountain School

Explore Artistry And Technique In This Ballet Masterclass With India Bradley. The New York City Ballet Corps De Ballet Member Will Guide You Through A Class Focused On Precision And Expression.  A Dynamic And Expressive Performer, Ms. Bradely Recently Made History As The First Black Dancer To Perform The Role Of Dew Drop In George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker At New York City Ballet.

Conversations On Dance With Larry Keigwin
10:30 Am At Vail Mountain School Theatre

Larry Keigwin Has The Kind Of Versatility In His Choreographic Portfolio That Makes Him An Instant Fit For The Vail Dance Festival: Commissions From Iconic Organizations Like The Paul Taylor Dance Company And Martha Graham Dance Company, Acclaimed Work On Broadway, And The Founding Of His Own Ensemble, Keigwin + Company, Now In Its 20th Season. Conversations On Dance Hosts Rebecca King Ferraro And Michael Sean Breeden Sit Down With Keigwin To Talk About His Rich Personal History As A Dance Maker, His Passion For Dance Education, And How His Work ‘Rhapsody’, Which Will Have Its Vdf Premiere This Year, Utilizes Community Members Alongside Artists To Create A Harmonious Celebration Of Humanity And Shared Space.

A Limited Number Of Tickets Are Sold To Each Live Recording Of Conversations On Dance During The Vail Dance Festival.

Dancing In The Streets With Limón Dance Company
12:00 Pm At Vail Village

We Are Thrilled To Showcase The Legendary Limon Dance Company In A One-Of-A-Kind Pop-Up Performance At The Intersection Of Bridge And Gore Streets In Vail Village. Come And Dance With Us At 12:00pm
Thank You To The Town Of Vail For Allowing Us To Pop-Up Each Summer!

Subject To Change.

July 29,2024

Master Class: Tap With Michelle Dorrance
9:00 Am At Vail Mountain School

Described As "One Of The Most Imaginative Tap Choreographers Working Today", Macarthur Fellow And Artistic Director Of Dorrance Dance, Michelle Dorrance, Is Leading The Field Forward While Keeping Tap History At The Center. This Rare Opportunity To Share The Studio With This Dynamic Performer And Leader In The Field Will Change You Forever!

Conversations On Dance With Limón Dance Company’s Dante Puleio And Joey Columbus
10:30 Am At Vail Mountain School Theatre

At The Vanguard Of American Modern Dance Since Its Inception, Limón Dance Company Returns To The Vail Dance Festival After Making Their Debut In 2022. The Company’s First Performance At The Festival Earned Rave Reviews And Now They Return To Celebrate The Incredible Dance Legacy Of This Beloved And Historic Company. Join Conversations On Dance Hosts Rebecca King Ferraro And Michael Sean Breeden As They Sit Down With Company Artists To Dig Into The Legacy Of Limón And What Audiences Can Expect To See From The Company.

A Limited Number Of Tickets Are Sold To Each Live Recording Of Conversations On Dance During The Vail Dance Festival.

Performance

Myths By Legends
7:30 Pm At Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater

Reserved Seating
Starting At $50.00
Balanchine, Limón, Petipa And Robbins
In Myths By Legends, Stories Will Come To Life With Today’s Extraordinary Dancers Performing Works Themed To Myths Ancient And Contemporary, As Choreographed By Legends Of The Dance World George Balanchine, José Limón, Marius Petipa, And Jerome Robbins. The Program Will Include Limón Dance Company In Their Founder’s Classic Orfeo, Marius Petipa’s Virtuosic Black Swan Pas De Deux, Jerome Robbins’ Moving Ballet Studio
Encounter Afternoon Of A Faun With Debut Performances By American Ballet Theatre’s Catherine Hurlin And Aran Bell.

Generously Underwritten By Priscilla Brewster.

Casting And Repertory Are Subject To Change.

July 30,2024

Master Class: Ballet With Calvin Royal III
9:00 Am At Vail Mountain School

Described As "The Most Elegant Male Dancer In The Company" American Ballet Theater Principal Dancer Calvin Royal III Has Risen To The Top Of The Field.  Committed To The Constant Pursuit Of Artistic Development, Mr. Royal Has Had Fellowships With Paris Opera Ballet, Royal Ballet, Marinsky Ballet And Royal Danish Ballet.  Join Mr. Royal III In His Inspiring Exploration Of Technique And Artistry Through His Generous Spirit In The Studio.

Conversations On Dance With Catherine Hurlin
10:30 Am At Vail Mountain School Theatre
Conversations On Dance With Catherine Hurlin
Audiences At The Vail Dance Festival Have Been Treated To The Technical Virtuosity And Go-For-Broke Abandon Of American Ballet Theatre Catherine Hurlin For Several Seasons Now, Witnessing Firsthand Why She Has Earned The Nickname 'Hurricane'. Blazing Through The Principal Repertory In Her Home Company, Catherine Has Quickly Become An International Star. Conversations On Dance Hosts Rebecca King Ferraro And Michael Sean Breeden Interview Catherine About Her Early Days As A Burgeoning Child Talent, Her Quick Rise Through The Ranks And Her Approach To The Flurry Of Full Length Premieres She’s Made In The Past Year.

A Limited Number Of Tickets Are Sold To Each Live Recording Of Conversations On Dance During The Vail Dance Festival.

Performanace

Dance For $20.24
7:30 Pm At Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater

An Evening Of Dance At Special Prices, Featuring Festival Artists And Companies And The Premiere Of Rhapsody By Larry Keigwin, A Community Work Created For A Diverse Cast Of Local Vail Valley Residents Who Will Share The Stage With Festival Stars In A Moving Celebration Of Humanity And Art-Making.

Take Center Stage This Festival With Keigwin + Company

July 31,2024

Master Class: Ballet With Mira Nadon
9:00 Am At Vail Mountain School

Described As A "Once-In-A-Generation Dancer", New York City Ballet Principal, Mira Nadon, Brings Youthful And Radiant Movement To Every Performance. Join Her For A Morning Full Of Precision And Storytelling As She Shares Just How Moving The Soul’s Connection To Music Can Be.

Conversations On Dance With Jamar Roberts And Sara Mearns
1:00 Pm At Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater Social Courtyard

Conversations On Dance With Jamar Roberts And Sara Mearns
Every Year Audiences At The Vail Dance Festival Watch The Artist-In-Residence Delve Deeply Into Their Craft, Pushing Outside Their Comfort Zone To Create Rapidly In The Ten Days The Festival Spans. This Year Audiences Will Be Treated To Two Such Artists, The Beloved New York City Ballet Ballerina Sara Mearns, And Highly Acclaimed And Sought After Choreographer Jamar Roberts. Sara And Jamar Sit Down With Conversations On Dance Hosts Rebecca King Ferraro And Michael Sean Breeden To Discuss What Their Artistic Output At The Festival Will Be And How The Artistic Direction Of The Festival This Year Is Guiding Them In Their Own Creative Pursuits.

A Limited Number Of Tickets Are Sold To Each Live Recording Of Conversations On Dance During The Vail Dance Festival.

Performanaces

Watching Dance With Heather Watts
11:00 Am Atvail Mountain School Theatre

Legendary Balanchine Ballerina Heather Watts Shares An Interactive Exploration Of Dance Repertory And History Through Live Demonstrations With Festival Artists.This Lecture/Demonstration Style Performance Will Take Place At The Intimate Vail Mountain School Theatre.
Limited Seating Available.

Casting And Repertory Are Subject To Change.

Dorrance Dances
6:00 Pm At Vilar Performing Arts Center

Reserved Seating
Starting At $50.00
A Made-For-Vail Tap Dance Experience, Dorrance Dances: An Evening With Michelle Dorrance And Friends Follows The Unique Journey Of This Vital American Art Form In A Program Created, Hosted, And Headlined By "Macarthur Genius" Michelle Dorrance, Alongside A Gathering Of Some Of The Most Brilliant Tap Dancers Of Today.

Casting And Repertory Are Subject To Change.

Aug 1,2024

Master Class: Ballet With Lauren Lovette
9:00 Am At Vail Mountain School

Internationally Renowned Principal Dancer, Resident Choreographer For The Paul Taylor Dance Company, Former Principal Dancer With New York City Ballet And Long–Time Favorite Of The Vail Dance Festival Audience, Lauren Lovette Brings Her Effervescent Spirit To The Studio To Share Her Wealth Of Experience, Knowledge And Creativity. An Opportunity Not To Be Missed.

Conversations On Dance With The Next Generation
10:30 Am At Vail Mountain School Theat

Conversations On Dance With The Next Generation
Every Year At The Vail Dance Festival, New Budding Talents From Companies All Over Get The First Opportunities To Take The Stage With The World Class Dancers Who Populate The Cast List Of Vdf’s Performances. Watching Young Dancers Cut Their Teeth In Some Of Their Early Major Opportunities Has Become As Thrilling To Vail Audiences As Seeing Its International Stars. Come Watch Conversations On Dance Hosts Rebecca King Ferraro And Michael Sean Breeden Interview Some Of These Stars-In-The-Making About Their Experiences At Vail Before You Catch Them Making Career Breakthroughs In The Evening’s Performance.
A Limited Number Of Tickets Are Sold To Each Live Recording Of Conversations On Dance During The Vail Dance Festival.

Open House With Jamar Roberts
1:00 Pm At Golden Peak Studio Tent

Join Artist-In-Residence Jamar Roberts And Other Festival Artists As Jamar Curates A Look At Elements Of The 2024 Festival, Including His New Work Set To Premiere At This Season’s Now: Premieres. Limited Tickets Available.

Performance

Dancing In The Park
5:30 Pm At Avon Performance Pavilion

Free And Fun For The Whole Family, Dancing In The Park Returns To Nottingham Park In Avon With A Special Early Evening Performance Featuring Festival Artists Along An Energetic And Interactive Performance By Youthpower365’s Celebrate The Beat Celebration Team.

Generously Underwritten By Town Of Avon With Additional Support From Slifer, Smith And Frampton Real Estate.

Performance Time, Casting, And Repertory Are Subject To Change.

Aug 2,2024

Master Class: Ballet With Adji Cissoko
9:00 Am At Vail Mountain School

Known For Her Fearless Dancing And Soulful Artistry, Adji Cissoko Will Inspire You To Grow As A Dancer And Artist.??Having Begun Her Career At The National Ballet Of Canada, Ms. Cissoko Dances With Alonzo King Lines Ballet And Is An International Guest Artist And Teacher. Be A Part Of This Special Opportunity To Meet And Work With This Remarkable Dancer.

Conversations On Dance With Adji Cissoko And Youba Cissokho
10:30 Am At Vail Mountain School Theatre

While Artistic Gifts Can Often Run In The Family, They Are Seldom Able To Cross Forms In Collaboration As Searingly As Adji And Youba Cissokho Did At Last Year’s Vail Dance Festival. Adji Is A Ballerina With The Lines Ballet (And Last Year’s Vdf Artist-In-Residence) And Youba Is A 72nd Generation Kora Player. The Two Will Join Conversations On Dance Hosts Rebecca King Ferraro And Michael Sean Breeden In A Discussion About Their Family’s Deep Artistic Roots, What Their First Collaboration Meant To Them And How They Look Forward To Creating This Year At The Vail Dance Festival.

A Limited Number Of Tickets Are Sold To Each Live Recording Of Conversations On Dance During The Vail Dance Festival.

Performance

International Evenings Of Dance I
7:30 Pm At Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater

Reserved Seating
Starting At $65.00
International Evenings Of Dance Are Legendary For Their Glittery Celebration Of Artistic Collaboration With Unique “Only In Vail” Partnerships And Role Debuts By A Selection Of Today’s Dance Stars From Around The World.

Generously Underwritten By Tina And David Wilson And The Carol F. Storr Endowment For Classical Ballet.
Casting And Repertory Are Subject To Change. Not All Listed Artists Appear On All International Evenings Performances.

Aug 3,2024

Master Class: Ballroom With Denys And Antonina
2:00 Pm At Manor Vail

Embody The Elegance And Passion Of Ballroom Dance In A Masterclass Led By Denys Drozdyuk And Antonina Skobina, International Ballroom Champions. Whether You’re A Seasoned Dancer Or A Beginner, This Masterclass Is The Perfect Opportunity To Step Into The World Of Ballroom Dance.
No Previous Experience Required!

Conversations On Dance With Antonina Skobina And Denys Drozdyuk
10:30 Am At Vail Mountain School Theatre

In This Live Recording Of The Conversations On Dance Podcast, Hosts Rebecca King Ferraro And Michael Sean Breeden, Will Chat With Internationally Renowned Ballroom Dancers: Denys Drozdyuk And Antonina Skobina.  A Staple Of The Vail Dance Festival For Years, The Duo Delights Audiences With Their Dazzling Dancing.  This Conversation Will Center Around How They Came To Ballroom Dance, Their Early Careers, How They Came To Partner Together, And Their Collaborative, "Dna."

A Limited Number Of Tickets Are Sold To Each Live Recording Of Conversations On Dance During The Vail Dance Festival

Performance

International Evenings Of Dance II
5:00 Pm At Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater

Reserved Seating
Starting At $65.00
International Evenings Of Dance Are Legendary For Their Glittery Celebration Of Artistic Collaboration With Unique "Only In Vail" Partnerships And Role Debuts By A Selection Of Today’s Dance Stars From Around The World.

Generously Underwritten By Jill And Kevin Plancher.

International Evenings Of Dance III
8:00 Pm At Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater

Reserved Seating
Starting At $65.00
International Evenings Of Dance Are Legendary For Their Glittery Celebration Of Artistic Collaboration With Unique "Only In Vail" Partnerships And Role Debuts By A Selection Of Today’s Dance Stars From Around The World.

Aug 4,2024

Performance

Colorado Dances
6:00 Pm At Vilar Performing Arts Center

Reserved Seating
Starting At $65.00
Colorado Dances Celebrates The Dynamic Community Of Dance In Colorado In A Unique Program Featuring Three Rocky Mountain Powerhouse Dance Companies: Cleo Parker Robinson Dance, Colorado Ballet, And Danceaspen.

Generously Underwritten By Sara Friedle And Michael Towler And Jane And Skip Netzorg. Additional Support Provided By Denver Ballet Guild.

Casting And Repertory Are Subject To Change.

Master Class: Justin Peck Repertory With Patricia Delgado
9:00 Am At Vail Mountain School

A Tony Award Winning Choreographer, Director And Filmmaker, And New York City Ballet Resident Choreographer, Justin Peck Is One Of The Most Sought-After Choreographers In The World Today.  Join Mr. Peck’s Longtime Collaborator Patricia Delgado In Exploring His Unique Dance Vocabulary Which Will Include Selections Of Mr. Pecks New Broadway Sensation “Illinois”, Nominated For Multiple Tony Awards Including Best Choreography And Best New Musical!
This Master Class Will Culminate Working Directly With Mr. Peck On The Repertory Learned.

Master Class: Jazz With Denys Drozdyuk
10:30 Am At Vail Mountain School

Join Ballroom Champion, Denys Drozdyuk, For A Unique Jazz Fusion Class That Will Combine Various Jazz And Social Dance Vocabularies. Learn To Play With Rhythm And Footwork, Syncopations And Polyrhythms In An Original Combination.

Dancing In The Streets With Cleo Parker Robinson Dance
12:00 Pm At Vail Village

We Are Thrilled To Showcase The Incredible Cleo Parker Robinson Dance In A One-Of-A-Kind Pop-Up Performance At The Intersection Of Bridge And Gore Streets In Vail Village. Come And Dance With Us At 12:00pm On August 4!
Thank You To The Town Of Vail For Allowing Us To Pop-Up Each Summer!
Free For Everyone

Open House With Sara Mearns
1:00 Pm At Golden Peak Studio Tent

Join Artist-In-Residence Sara Mearns For An Exclusive Behind The Scenes Look At Her Participation In The 2024 Festival.
Limited Tickets Available.

Aug 5,2024

Master Class: Ballet With Isabella Boylston and James Whiteside
9:00 Am At Vail Mountain School

Discover The Elegant And Dynamic Artistry Of James Whiteside And Isabella Boylston, American Ballet Theatre Principal Dancers. Longtime Vail Dance Festival Favorites, Mr. Whiteside And Ms. Boylston Will Share Insights From Over 20 Years Of Performance Experience As Versatile And Expressive Performers.  This Promises To Be An Experience You Will Never Forget!

Now: Premieres
7:30 Pm At Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater

Reserved Seating
Starting At $50.00

Closing Night
Now: Premieres Is The Festival‘S Annual Showcase Of Commissioned New Works, Featuring An Extraordinary Cast Of Dancers And Musicians. Choreographers Will Include Kyle Abraham, Michelle Dorrance, Lauren Lovette, Justin Peck, Tiler Peck, Pam Tanowitz, And Artist-In-Residence Jamar Roberts.

Date : July 25-Aug 5,2024

Location : Various Venues In Vail, CO

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