San Antonio Dance Festival 2024

The vibrant city of San Antonio is set to welcome a celebration of movement, culture, and artistic innovation with the eagerly anticipated San Antonio Dance Festival 2024. Under the theme “Celebrating Diversity, Talent, and Creativity in Dance,” the festival will be held at the Carver Community Cultural Center, 226 N. Hackberry, San Antonio, TX and promises to captivate audiences with a rich tapestry of performances, showcasing a dynamic range of dance styles and expressions.

This year, the two-day event is comprised of a Youth Matinee, Dance Showcase, Master Classes, and an all-star Grand Performance.

• One of the significant highlights of the festival is its partnership with the Carver Community Cultural Center, specifically the Youth Matinee Series, which is scheduled for April 19, 2024. This collaboration adds a layer of depth to the event, as it offers free, multicultural, and multidisciplinary performances. By engaging with young audiences through this series, the festival not only entertains but also educates, broadening minds and introducing generations to the diverse cultures and art forms of the global community.

• The Showcase is open to dancers ages 7 and up across all genres, including ballet, contemporary, modern, jazz, hip-hop and flamenco, and we are excited to welcome dance ensemble groups and soloists from San Antonio, TX and neighboring cities. The Showcase will be held at the Carver Community Cultural Center, April 19, 2024, at 7:00 p.m.

• The Grand Performance features local, state, national and international dancers and companies. This is a unique event to San Antonio as it attracts critically acclaimed talent from around the world to share their artistry with the local community. Invited guests include ARCOS Dance Company, Austin, TX; Ballet de Monterrey, Monterrey, MX; Cincinnati Ballet Principal Rafael Quenedit & Soloist Katherine Ochoa, Cincinnati, OH; Hybrido, MX; and Sumangala Varun, Austin, TX;  Equally important are the local artists who will grace the stage, demonstrating the depth of talent within our community. Among them are Crysta Caulkins, Felicia McBride, Sarah Stark Reed, Krysteen Villarreal, Aza Gonzalez, SumRset Movement directed by Tanesha Payne, Violeta De Leon with her collaboration piece with the University of the Incarnate Word Music Department, and San Antonio Dance Company with Guest Artists Abigail Davis and Ballet San Antonio Company members: Jay Markov, and Aiden Moss. Featuring an original composition by renowned local artist Federico Chávez-Blanco, the Grand Performance is scheduled for April 20, 2024, at 7:30 p.m. at the Carver Community Cultural Center.

The San Antonio Dance Festival 2024 promises to be a celebration of movement, culture, and creativity like no other. Don’t miss this opportunity to experience the magic of dance in all its forms. Join us at the Carver Community Cultural Center from April 19th to April 20th, 2024, for an unforgettable journey into the world of dance.