The Alabama Dance Festival Celebrates
“Fifteen and Fabulous!”
Get your move on and join the fun January 20 – 31 as the Alabama Dance Festival celebrates being “Fifteen and Fabulous.” Whether you are a beginning dancer, a seasoned professional, or an enthusiastic audience member – there are opportunities for everyone. So, come on everybody and dance!
Online registration is now closed. On-site registration will open at 12:00 noon on Friday, January 27 in the lobby of the Brock Recital Hall at Samford University's Wright Center. Click here for map and directions.
The Ultimate Dance Experience
Get the party started on January 21 with Dance Across Birmingham – a day of free dance classes designed for beginners of all ages and a free Birmingham Dance Showcase performance featuring a variety of Birmingham dance companies. Purchase a discounted weekend pass for Festival performances on January 27 – 29, featuring our two guest companies – Brazz Dance Theater on January 27 and EVIDENCE, A DANCE COMPANY on January 28. Complete your dance experience with a fantastic variety of regional dance companies at the Alabama Dance Showcase on January 29!
Dance for Schools
Classroom teachers – we’ve planned some great activities for you and your students! Teachers will want to start on January 20 with a free Teacher Workshop where you will receive movement-based arts integration tools and materials. Put this information to use right away to prepare your students for the Festival’s free school matinee performances presented by our two guest companies – Brazz Dance Theater on January 27 and EVIDENCE, A DANCE COMPANY on January 30. Free dance classes are also available for students and teachers at the Festival’s community event, Dance Across Birmingham on January 21.
School Reservation Form (DOC)
School Reservation Form (PDF)
School Information Packet with Reservation Form (PDF)
For Professional and Pre-Professional Dancers
Professional/college and pre-professional dancers (grades 6 – 12) can register for weekend packages that include master classes and performance tickets for January 27 – 29. Online registration is now open and applications to perform on the Alabama Dance Showcase are being accepted through November 1. Showcase application is available now! Showcase performers must meet registration requirements outlined in the application.