Join us in the community, at the theater, or in the studio for events that inspire, educate, and are just for fun!

Schedule:

Tuesday, July 9

6:00pm-7:00pm - Evening of Rhythm & Dance

A look at the collaboration between dance, live music and the different styles that will be presented in the final Festival performance, this presentation will be in collaboration with musicians from the Rossini Club playing a composition by Karim al-Zand to explore how ballet, tap, ballroom, jookin', modern & Irish step dancers respond to rhythm.

Location: Dreamland Studio Theater

7:00pm-9:00pm - Cocktail Reception

Cocktails and hors d'oeuvres overlooking the harbor, with some music and ballroom dancing to accompany the view.

Location: Dreamland Harborview Room

Wednesday, July 10

5:00pm-7:00pm - Welcome Party

Enjoy light bites and meet Festival artists in a more casual atmosphere with live music and dance by our incredible musicians and dancers.

Location: Cisco Brewers

9:00am-4:00pm - Open Classes

Our all-ages, all-levels dance classes provide a peek into the dance world and are led by our incredible Festival artists. Classes will be offered Tap, Ballet, Modern, Jookin’, Irish Step, Injury Prevention, Ballroom, and Performance Workshop.

9:00am - 9:55am - Dancer Conditioning

9:00am - 10:25am - Advanced Ballet

10:00am - 10:55am - Primary Ballet

10:30am - 12:00pm - Performance Workshop

11:00am - 12:00pm - Beginner Ballet

1:00pm - 1:45pm - Street Dance

1:00pm - 1:55pm - Irish Soft Shoe

1:45pm - 2:30pm - Ballet

2:00pm - 2:55pm - Advanced Contemporary

3:00pm - 4:00pm - Young Performance Workshop

3:00pm - 4:00pm - Injury Prevention

Thursday, July 11

9:00am-8:00pm - Open Classes

Our all-ages, all-levels dance classes provide a peek into the dance world and are led by our incredible Festival artists. Classes will be offered Tap, Ballet, Modern, Jookin’, Irish Step, Injury Prevention, Ballroom, and Performance Workshop.

9:00am - 10:00am - Performance Workshop

10:30am - 12:00pm - Advanced Ballet

1:00pm - 1:45pm - Beginner Ballet

3:00pm - 4:00pm - Street Dance

6:00pm - 6:55pm - Irish Step

7:00pm - 8:00pm - Ballroom

Friday, July 12

10:00am-11:30am - Garden Tea Party

Join us for a free magical tea party in the garden of the Nantucket Atheneum perfect for children aged 3 to 6. Come twirl and leap in a special dance lesson taught by local ballerinas, listen to a dreamy story, create your own ballet-inspired crafts, and enjoy some tasty treats! 

Location: Nantucket Atheneum

Saturday, July 13

6:00pm - Benefit Performance

Our final performance is the culmination of our week of events and a chance to catch these stellar artists sharing what they do best.

Location: Mary P. Walker Auditorium

Sunday, July 14

10:00am - Farewell Brunch

Celebrate with the dancers and community in one final goodbye event with a festive brunch.

Location: Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum

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Date: July 9-14, 2024

Location: Various Locations in Nantucket, MA

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