Alabama Dance Festival

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
9:00 - 10:30 - Debbie Allen Dance Academy Contemporary (PR): Kris Nobles(Cooney Studio)
9:00 - 10:30 - American Dance Festival Improv (PR): Nile Russell(Eiland studio)
9:00 - 10:30 - West African (PR): LaVondia Bryant-Smith(Studio 1)
9:00 - 10:30 - Exploring Dance on Screen (PR): Rebecca Salzer(Studio 2)
11-12:30 - Collage Dance Collective (PR) (Cooney Studio)
11-12:30 - Hubbard Street Dance Repertory (P): Craig Black(Eiland studio)
11-12:30 - Musical Theatre Dance (PR): Alvon Reed(Studio 1)
11-12:30 - Basic Breakin the Fundamentals (PR): B Boy Eagle USA Breaking(Studio 2)

Location: Alabama School of Fine Arts
9:00 - 10:30 - Pilates & Conditioning Through Imagery (R): Mary Margaret Scalici(West studio)
9:00 - 10:30 - The Ailey School Horton Technique (R): Tracy Inman(Center studio)
9:00 - 10:30 - 4Pointe Technique (PR):
Alexandra Upleger(East studio)
11-12:30 - American Dance Festival Improv (R): Nile Russell(West studio)
11-12:30 - Int./Adv. Jazz Technique (R):
Lawrence Jackson(Center studio)
11-12:30 - Collage Dance Collective (R) (East studio)

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