The purpose of the Festival is to give local dance students a special performing, learning, and networking experience while raising funds to support children in our community who do not have access to dance opportunities.

Schedule:

9am-12pm: Master Classes

12pm: Networking Fair Opens

1pm: Performances Start​

Festival Divisions:

Solos, Duets-Trios, Groups

Festival Levels:

Junior, Teen, Senior, Professional, Recreational

Age Categories:

Junior: 11 and under

Teen: 12-15

Senior: 16+

Professional: 19+ (graduated high school)

Recreational: All Ages

Master Classes:

Master classes are planned on the mornings of Saturday and Sunday, 9 am - 12 pm. The cost is $25 per class. For ages 7 through adult professionals.

Master Class registration will stay open until classes fill.

Dancers who will attend as individuals AND dancers from Kehl School of Dance should register for classes independently here: Individual Master Class Registration

Adjudication:

Adjudicating is for positive and constructive feedback for students and teachers. No awards will be given.

Time Limits:

The time limits are 3:00 minutes for all Solos and Duet-Trios, 4:00 minutes for Groups, and 6:00 minutes for Large Groups, 10:00 minutes for Professional Groups. Contact to ask about a longer piece.

Props:

Props are allowed. You are responsible for setting up the prop and taking it down after each piece.

Family Friendly & Appropriate:

Please make sure dance movements, music lyrics, and costumes are family-friendly and appropriate.  

Participation Fees:

Master Classes $25 for each class

Performances $100 for solos, $50 per dancer for duet/trio

$35 per dancer for group dances

No cost for professional groups and college dance programs - Use Code MCDPROF2025

No Cost for Audience

Click Here for Registration