Dogtown Dance is proud to present the 2025 Richmond Dance Festival, April 26th, 2025. This one-day festival will feature exceptional local and regional dance artists, as well as nationwide dance film artists throughout Richmond, VA.

 

The festival includes 3 live performances, as well as screenings of dance on film. This year, Richmond Dance Festival will showcase the work of 21 choreographers and 1 film artist. This years’ live performances include a wide variety of dance genres, modern dance, contact improvisation, African dance and Filipino dance, representing Richmond Dance Festival’s commitment to bringing diverse audiences together to enjoy the art of movement. 

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Richmond Dance Festival is a revitalized programming initiative of Dogtown Dance, supporting the organization’s mission to be a hub for all independent artists. RDF supports established and rising choreographers and dance film artists, providing them with an opportunity to present their work to a live audience. This festival gives independent artists the ability to avoid the typical obstacles to performance, such as production and marketing costs, while offering the privileges of performing in front of a diverse audience from all parts of the Richmond community. 

 

One of the three performances during Richmond Dance Festival will be the Next Generation Showcase. Highlighting 12 youth ensembles and choreographers, all under the age of 18 years old. Showcasing a variety of styles and talent, also from local and regional artists. This festival is a variety of skilled performance artists whose artistic zest fills the city with life and reaffirms Richmond as the creative hub of Central Virginia.

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SATURDAY  | APRIL 26th, 2025

Next Generation Showcase - 2p

     @ Henrico Center for the Arts (302 Azalea Ave. Richmond)

 

Professional Dance Company Showcase - 2p and 6p

     @ Grace Street Theater (934 W. Grace St. Richmond)

 

All tickets are $20/person 

- $15/person for military, seniors, or students
 

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