Lighting Up The Vail Stages This Summer Will Be Alonzo King’s Lines Ballet Of San Francisco, A New Dorrance Dance Production The Center Will Not Hold, Philadelphia’s Balletx As Part Of Its 20th-Anniversary Tour, A Balanchine Celebration Evening Featuring Festival Stars And Colorado Ballet, The Vail Return Of Paul Taylor Dance Company, The Festival Debut Of A.I.M By Kyle Abraham, As Well As Debuts And Appearances By Festival Stars Including Artists From New York City Ballet, American Ballet Theatre, Royal Danish Ballet, Philadelphia Ballet, And More!

Schedule Of Events:

Festival Performances:

July 25, 2025

5:30 Pm - Dancing In The Streets: Festival Kickoff Dance Party

Join Our 2025 Festival Artists In Lionshead Village For A One-Of-A-Kind Pop-Up Performance In Front Of Garfinkel’s Sports Bar. Come And Dance With Us To Kick Off The 2025 Festival At 5:30pm On July 24th!

Thank You To The Town Of Vail For Allowing Us To Pop-Up Each Summer!

Free For Everyone!

Location: Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater

July 26, 2025

7:30 Pm - Alonzo King Lines Ballet

"His Ballets Have A Way Of Sailing Through Sensations, Of Calming The Nervous System, Of Realigning The Body And Mind." – The New York Times

Alonzo King’s Lines Ballet Has Been A Major Creative Force In Dance Since Its Founding In 1982 By Acclaimed Choreographer Alonzo King. The Beloved Company Returns To Vail This Season With An Evening Featuring Two Recent Works By King: Ode To Alice Coltrane, Honoring The Legendary Spiritual And Jazz Icon, And Mother Goose, King’s Recent Collaboration With The San Francisco Symphony That Delves Into The Enchanting World Of Ravel’s 1912 Suite Ma Mère L’oye.

Location: Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater

July 27, 2025

6:00pm - Upclose: Song & Dance

The Combination Of Song And Dance Is Timeless, With A Rich History That Constantly Expands. Hosted By Festival Artistic Director Damian Woetzel, Upclose Features Festival Stars Taking On Classic And Contemporary Pairings Of Songs And Dances In Rehearsal And Performance Mode, In A Variety Of Dance Styles From Ballet And Modern Dance To Street Styles, Tap, And More.

Location: Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater

July 28, 2025

7:30pm - Balanchine Celebration

The Genius Of George Balanchine Takes Center Stage In A Program Of Dance Masterpieces Under The Stars, Featuring Brilliant Artists From Companies Including New York City Ballet And American Ballet Theatre. The Evening Will Include The Pioneering Choreographer’s Groundbreaking Work, Apollo, With Vail Debuts From New York City Ballet’s Roman Mejia In The Title Role And India Bradley In The Role Of Terpsichore. Also Featured Will Be Balanchine’s Bravura Tschaikovsky Pas De Deux, And His Classic Concerto Barocco Set To Bach’s Double Violin Concerto, With Colorado Ballet Joined By New York City Ballet’s Mira Nadon, Gilbert Bolden Iii, And Dominika Afanasenkov In Her Debut.

Location: Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater

July 29, 2025

7:30pm - Paul Taylor Dance Company

"One Of The Most Exciting, Innovative And Delightful Dance Companies In The Entire World." – The New York Times.

Since Its Founding In 1954, The Paul Taylor Dance Company Has Been A Groundbreaking Force In American Modern Dance And Has Been Described By The New York Times As "One Of The Most Exciting, Innovative And Delightful Dance Companies In The Entire World." Last Seen In Vail In 2018, The Company Returns With A Tribute To Their Founder, The Late Paul Taylor, On What Would Have Been His 95th Birthday. The Program Salutes The American Dance Icon With Repertory That Includes Company B, A Seminal Piece Of Americana That Recalls The Turbulent Era Of The Great Depression Through The Hit Songs Of The Andrews Sisters, And A 50th Anniversary Presentation Of Taylor’s Masterpiece Esplanade Described By The New Yorker As "A Mythic Dimension On Ordinary Aspects Of Our Daily Lives."

Location: Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater

July 30, 2025

11:00am - Watching Dance With Heather Watts

Legendary Balanchine Ballerina Heather Watts Hosts An Interactive Exploration Of Dance Repertory Through Live Demonstrations With Festival Artists And Historical Video Footage. 

Location: Vail Mountain School Theatre

6:00 Pm - "The Center Will Not Hold" A Dorrance Dance Production

"The Work Explores Themes Of Isolation, Community And Solidarity. At One Point, The Whole Cast Lined Up And Performed A Sequence Of Rhythmic Pedestrian Gestures. It Seemed They Were Just Humans, Like Us. But Then They Broke Off Into Solos And Dance-Offs And We Were Reminded Of Their Otherworldly Talents. There Was Pain There, Yes, But Also So Much Joy." The Observer

Following Her Sold-Out Performance At Last Year’s Festival, Acclaimed Tap Dancer Michelle Dorrance Returns To The Vilar Performing Arts Center With The Center Will Not Hold; A New Production Created By Dorrance And Ephrat Asherie. The Evening-Length Show Features A Collective Of Singular Performers Deeply Rooted In Many Street, Club, Social, And Vernacular Dances And Features Original Music Composed By Donovan Dorrance, Performed Live By Extraordinary Drummer And Percussionist John Angeles.

Location: Vilar Performing Arts Center

July 31, 2025

5:30pm - Dancing In The Park

Avon Performance Pavilion At Nottingham Park
Dancing In The Park Returns To The Neighboring Town Of Avon At The Performance Pavilion At Nottingham Park For A One-Of-A-Kind And Participatory Performance For Dance Fans Of All Ages. Free And Open To All, The Program Features Balletx, Colorado Ballet And Festival Artists As Well As A Performance By The Celebrate The Beat Celebration Team. 

Generously Underwritten By Town Of Avon.

Presented By Slifer, Smith & Frampton

Free And Open To The Public

Location: Avon Performance Pavilion

August 1, 2025

7:30pm - International Evenings Of Dance I

"Where The Stars Come To Shine In New And Unexpected Ways."– The New York Times

The International Evenings Of Dance, Which, Since 1993, Have Brought A Succession Of Extraordinary Artists To The Vail Stage, Continue The Tradition This Summer, With Dancers Making Their Festival Debuts Including American Ballet Theatre Principal Dancer Chloe Misseldine And Royal Danish Ballet Principal Dancer Ryan Tomash. Returning Dance Stars Will Include Broadway And Ballet Star Robbie Fairchild, American Ballet Theatre’s Isabella Boylston, Catherine Hurlin, Calvin Royal Iii, And James Whiteside, New York City Ballet’s Chun Wai Chan, Joseph Gordon, Sara Mearns, Roman Mejia, Mira Nadon, Tiler Peck, And Unity Phelan, Tap Dance Icon Michelle Dorrance, Modern Dance Force Melissa Toogood, And Street Dance Pioneer Lil Buck. These Dance Stars Will Be Joined By Rising Artists Including Dominika Afanasenkov, Olivia Bell, Gilbert Bolden Iii, India Bradley, Naomi Corti, And Kj Takahashi From New York City Ballet, Royal Danish Ballet’s Philip Duclos, Philadelphia Ballet’s Mayfield Myers, Independent Dancers Stephanie Terasaki, Rachel Lockhart (Mj: The Musical), Zack Gonder And Daisy Kate Jacobson (Twyla Tharp’s Diamond Jubilee National Tour), And Spencer Lenain, Kayla Mak, And Emiko Nakagawa Who Are All Former Vail Dance Festival Scholars-In-Residence And Are Now Emerging Young Artists In The Professional Dance World. See Some Of The Brightest Stars In Dance Today In Role Debuts, Classic Repertoire, And Contemporary Styles And Genres.

Location: Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater

August 2, 2025

5:00pm - International Evenings Of Dance II And III

The International Evenings Of Dance, Which, Since 1993, Have Brought A Succession Of Extraordinary Artists To The Vail Stage, Continue The Tradition This Summer, With Dancers Making Their Festival Debuts Including American Ballet Theatre Principal Dancer Chloe Misseldine And Royal Danish Ballet Principal Dancer Ryan Tomash. Returning Dance Stars Will Include Broadway And Ballet Star Robbie Fairchild, American Ballet Theatre’s Isabella Boylston, Catherine Hurlin, Calvin Royal Iii, And James Whiteside, New York City Ballet’s Chun Wai Chan, Joseph Gordon, Sara Mearns, Roman Mejia, Mira Nadon, Tiler Peck, And Unity Phelan, Tap Dance Icon Michelle Dorrance, Modern Dance Force Melissa Toogood, And Street Dance Pioneer Lil Buck. These Dance Stars Will Be Joined By Rising Artists Including Dominika Afanasenkov, Olivia Bell, Gilbert Bolden Iii, India Bradley, Naomi Corti, And Kj Takahashi From New York City Ballet, Royal Danish Ballet’s Philip Duclos, Philadelphia Ballet’s Mayfield Myers, Independent Dancers Stephanie Terasaki, Rachel Lockhart (Mj: The Musical), Zack Gonder And Daisy Kate Jacobson (Twyla Tharp’s Diamond Jubilee National Tour), And Spencer Lenain, Kayla Mak, And Emiko Nakagawa Who Are All Former Vail Dance Festival Scholars-In-Residence And Are Now Emerging Young Artists In The Professional Dance World. See Some Of The Brightest Stars In Dance Today In Role Debuts, Classic Repertoire, And Contemporary Styles And Genres.

Location: Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater

August 3, 2025

6:00pm - A.I.M By Kyle Abraham

"Combining The Groove Of Hip Hop, The Gutsiness Of Modern Dance, And The Expansive Lines Of Ballet, Kyle Abraham Has Been Spinning His Own Inimitable Movement Vocabulary For Two Decades." – Dance Magazine

The Critically Acclaimed Contemporary Dance Company A.I.M By Kyle Abraham Makes Its Vail Dance Festival Debut! Led By Princess Grace And Macarthur Award Winner Kyle Abraham, The Company Is Celebrated Around The World For Its Engaging And Dynamic Performances That Are Galvanized By Black Culture And History. The Program Will Feature Abraham’s Homage To Nina Simone Entitled If We Were A Love Song And Abraham’s Celebrated Solo Show Pony, Along With Other Recent Works.

Location: Vilar Performing Arts Center

August 4, 2025

7:30pm - Now: Premieres

Now: Premieres Is The Festival’s Annual Showcase Of New Commissioned Dance Works, All Making Their Debut On One Legendary Night, Performed By An Extraordinary Cast Of Dancers And Musicians. This Season’s Choreographers Will Include Robert Battle*, Michelle Dorrance, Justin Peck, Gianna Reisen*, Bobbi Jene Smith, My’kal Stromile*, And Melissa Toogood.

Location: Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater

August 5, 2025

6:00pm - Dance For $20.25 With Balletx

Philadelphia’s Premier Contemporary Ballet Balletx, Celebrating Its 20th Anniversary Season, Closes Out This Year’s Festivities With A Thrilling Performance Featuring Matthew Neenan’s Acclaimed Dance The Last Glass, Set To The Music Of The Band Beirut. Join Us For This Special Community Celebration To Close Out The Festival With Special Prices Including Pavilion Seats For Just $20.25! In Recognition Of Our Extraordinary Dance Community In The Vail Valley, We Are Delighted To Extend A Special Benefit To Our Guests By Waiving The Standard 8% Facility Ticket Fees For This Event.

Location: Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater

Festival Events:

July 24, 2025

5:30pm - Dancing In The Streets: Festival Kickoff Dance Party

Dancing In The Streets: Festival Artists Return
Join Our 2025 Festival Artists In Lionshead Village For A One-Of-A-Kind Pop-Up Performance In Front Of Garfinkel’s Sports Bar. Come And Dance With Us To Kick Off The 2025 Festival At 5:30pm On July 24th!

Thank You To The Town Of Vail For Allowing Us To Pop-Up Each Summer!

Free For Everyone!

Location: Lionshead Village In Front Of Garfinkels

July 25, 2025

9:00am - Master Class: Contemporary Ballet With Lines Ballet

Master Class: Contemporary Ballet With Lines Ballet
Alonzo King Lines Ballet, Led By Alonzo King, Proclaimed As A Visionary Choreographer Who Is Altering The Way We Look At Ballet.  Renowned For His Skill As A Teacher And Educator He Has Received Numerous Awards And Honorary Doctorates From Prestigious Institutions.  Every Member Of The Aklb Embody His Extraordinary Philosophies Of Education.  This Is A Rare Opportunity To Experience The Extraordinary World Of Alonzo King.  Don’t Miss This Amazing Company On Stage At The Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater And To Share The Studio With A Member Of This Amazing Cultural Gem. 

Location: Vail Mountain School

10:30am - Master Class: Ballet With India Bradley

Explore Artistry And Technique In This Ballet Masterclass With India Bradley. The New York City Ballet Corps De Ballet Member Will Guide You Through A Class Focused On Precision And Expression.  A Dynamic And Expressive Performer, Ms. Bradley Recently Made History As The First Black Dancer To Perform The Role Of Dew Drop In George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker At New York City Ballet.   

Location: Vail Mountain School

July 26, 2025

9:00 Am - Master Class: Ballet With Unity Phelan

New York City Ballet Principal Dancer Unity Phelan Has Been Characterized As "Incandescent, With A Beauty That Seems Not Of This Era."? Ms. Phelan Has Blossomed Before The Vail Dance Festival Audiences In Ballets Such As Agon, Apollo, And Stars And Stripes.? Experience For Yourself The Meticulous Detailed Approach That Has Made Ms. Phelan The Ballerina She Is Today. Ms. Phelan Can Be Seen As Julie On Amazon Prime Video Series Etoile!

Location: Vail Mountain School

10:30 Am - Conversations On Dance With Alonzo King Lines Ballet

Join Conversations On Dance Hosts Rebecca King Ferraro And Michael Sean Breeden For A Live Podcast Recording Featuring Special Guests From The Groundbreaking Alonzo King Lines Ballet. In This Morning’s Conversation, Explore The Company’s Return To The Vail Dance Festival With A Program That Includes Ode To Alice Coltrane—A Tribute To The Legendary Spiritual Jazz Icon—And Mother Goose, A Mesmerizing Reimagining Of Ravel’s Beloved 1912 Suite, Ma Mère L’oye. 

Hear Behind-The-Scenes Insights Into The Creative Process Behind These Visionary Works And Get To Know The Artists Shaping Them. The Conversation Will Be Followed By An Open Audience Q&A. 

Location: Vail Mountain School

10:00am - Tiny Dancer Tea Party

Tiny Dancer Tea Party
An Event For The Littlest Dancers With The Biggest Dreams. Boys And Girls Ages 4-7 Are Invited To Enjoy Crown And Tiara Decorating, A Dance Session, Meet-And-Greets With Festival Dancers, Snacks, And Fun! Includes One Children’s Size Festival T-Shirt. This Event Takes Place In The Social Courtyard At The Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater.

Location: Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater Social Courtyard

July 27, 2025

9:00am - Master Class: Ballet With Isabella Boylston & James Whiteside

The Vail Dance Festival Hosts A Series Of Master Classes Each Summer With Festival Artists From July 25-August 5.

Students Have The Opportunity To Take Classes From Some Of The Dance World’s Best And Brightest In Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Repertory, Ballroom And More.

This Class Will Be Taught At An Advanced Level And Is Intended For Pre-Professional Students. Must Be 14 Years Or Older To Participate. 
Classes Are 80 Minutes Long.
Please Check In 15 Minutes Prior To Class In The Vail Mountain School Lobby.
This Waiver Must Be Completed Prior To Attending Master Classes.

Location: Vail Mountain School

10:30am - Conversations On Dance With Michael Novak, Paul Taylor Dance Company

Join Conversations On Dance Hosts Rebecca King Ferraro And Michael Sean Breeden For A Live Podcast Recording With Michael Novak, Artistic Director Of The Legendary Paul Taylor Dance Company. As The Company Returns To The Vail Dance Festival For The First Time Since 2018, Novak Reflects On Honoring The Legacy Of Paul Taylor—One Of The Most Influential Figures In American Modern Dance—On What Would Have Been Taylor’s 95th Birthday. 

This Special Conversation Offers Insight Into The Company’s Tribute Performance, Featuring The Beloved Company B And The 50th Anniversary Presentation Of Esplanade, A Masterwork Hailed For Transforming Everyday Movement Into Mythic Dance. Audience Q&A To Follow. 

Location: Vail Mountain School Theatre

12:00 Pm - Dancing In The Streets: Keigwin + Company

We Are Thrilled To Showcase The Incredible Keigwin + Company In A One-Of-A-Kind Pop-Up Performance At The Intersection Of Bridge And Gore Streets In Vail Village. Come And Dance With Us At 12:00pm On July 27th!
Thank You To The Town Of Vail For Allowing Us To Pop-Up Each Summer!

Free For Everyone!

Location: Intersection Of Bridge Street & Gore Creek Drive In Vail Village

July 28, 2025

9:00am - Master Class: Tap With Michelle Dorrance

Described As "One Of The Most Imaginative Tap Choreographers Working Today", Macarthur Fellow And Artistic Director Of Dorrance Dance, Michelle Dorrance, Is Leading The Field Forward While Keeping Tap History At The Center. This Rare Opportunity To Share The Studio With This Dynamic Performer And Leader In The Field Will Change You Forever! 

Location: Vail Mountain School

10:30 Am - Conversations On Dance With Michelle Dorrance

Conversations On Dance With Michelle Dorrance
Macarthur Fellow And Tap Visionary Michelle Dorrance Joins Conversations On Dance For A Live Podcast Recording With Hosts Rebecca King Ferraro And Michael Sean Breeden. A Festival Mainstay, Dorrance Shares Insight Into Her Newest Work, The Center Will Not Hold, Co-Created With B-Girl And Choreographer Ephrat Asherie. 

Following Last Year’s Sold-Out Performance, This New Evening-Length Piece Blends Rhythm Tap With A Wide Range Of Street, Club, And Social Dances—Brought To Life By An Electric Ensemble And Live Music By Composer Donovan Dorrance And Percussionist John Angeles.?? 

Gain A Behind-The-Scenes Look Into Dorrance’s Creative Process, Especially Pertaining To Her New Work For Now: Premieres, Her Collaborative Spirit, And How She Continues To Expand The Boundaries Of Tap Dance. Audience Q&A To Follow. 

Location: Vail Mountain School Theatre

July 29, 2025

9:00am - Master Class: Broadway With Robbie Fairchild

Discover The World Of Broadway With Tony-Nominated Robbie Fairchild, Former Principal Dancer Of New York City Ballet. Mr. Fairchild Has Won The Drama Desk And Outer Critics Circle Award, The Astaire Award And The Theater World Award. Don’t Miss This Rare Opportunity To Expand Your Dance Experience And Learn From This Superstar Of The Ballet And Broadway Stage!  Mr. Fairchild Can Be Seen As Larry On Amazon Prime Video Series Etoile! 

Location: Vail Mountain School

10:30 Am - Conversations On Dance With Melissa Toogood

Join Conversations On Dance Hosts Rebecca King Ferraro And Michael Sean Breeden For A Live Podcast Recording With One Of The Vail Dance Festival’s Most Celebrated Returning Artists And This Year’s Artist-In-Residence, Melissa Toogood. 

Toogood, A Bessie Award-Winning Dancer And Former Member Of The Merce Cunningham Dance Company, Has Just Been Named Director Of The Juilliard School’s Dance Division And Will Share Her Vision For The Next Chapter Of One Of The World’s Most Prestigious Conservatories. She Also Debuts A New Work For The Festival’s Now: Premieres Program This Year. 

Don’t Miss This Lively And Timely Discussion With An Audience Q&A To Follow.

Location: Vail Mountain School Theatre

July 30, 2025

9:00am - Master Class: Contemporary With Daisy Jacobson & Zack Gonder

Versatility Is The Key To The Success Of Every Professional Dancer In The World Today!  There Is No Better Way To Expand Your Dance And Movement Vocabulary Then By Sharing To Studio With Daisy Kate Jacobson And Zack Gonder!  Both Artists Are Fresh Off The 60th Anniversary Diamond Jubilee Tour Celebrating Twyla Tharps Extraordinary Career, But This Experience Will Be The Culmination Of Two Extraordinary Careers In Contemporary Dance Where They Performed The Works Of Twyla Tharp, Kyle Abraham, Ohad Naharin, Marth Graham, Bella Lewitzky, Madeline Hollander, Bobbi Jene Smith, Azure Barton, Pam Tanowitz And Crystal Pite.  This Will Be A Class You Do Not Want To Miss! 

Location: Vail Mountain School

1:00pm - Conversations On Dance With Abt Ballerinas Isabella Boylston & Chloe Misseldine

Conversations On Dance With American Ballet Theatre Ballerinas Isabella Boylston & Chloe Misseldine
Join Conversations On Dance Hosts Rebecca King Ferraro And Michael Sean Breeden For A Special Live Recording With American Ballet Theatre Principal Ballerinas Isabella Boylston And Chloe Misseldine. 

Powerhouses On The International Stage And Here At Home, Boylston And Misseldine Will Share Their Journeys To Principal Status, Their Experiences Performing With Abt, And Their Artistic Perspectives As Leading Women In Classical Ballet Today. 

This Intimate Conversation Offers Fans A Behind-The-Scenes Look At Two Of The Company’s Leading Ballerinas, Just Ahead Of Their Vail Dance Festival Performances. Audience Q&A To Follow. 

Location: Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater Social Courtyard

July 31, 2025

9:00am - Master Class: Ballet With Tiler Peck

Elevate Your Ballet Technique And Artistry With Tiler Peck, New York City Ballet Principal Dancer.  Having Danced For Presidents, Won Numerous Awards Including The Princess Grace Award And The Dance Magazine Award, Ms. Peck Is A Ballerina Of Our Time. Known For Her Exceptional Musicality And Speed, Ms. Peck Will Share Her Deep Passion And Insights Into What It Means To Be A Dancer In The World Today. Ms. Peck Can Be Seen As Eva Cullman On Amazon Prime Video Series Etoile! 

Location: Vail Mountain School

10:30am - Conversations On Dance With Unity Phelan & Calvin Royal Iii

Conversations On Dance Hosts Rebecca King Ferraro And Michael Sean Breeden Welcome Two Of The Festival’s Most Beloved Artists For A Long-Anticipated Live Podcast Recording: Calvin Royal Iii, Principal Dancer With American Ballet Theatre, And Unity Phelan, Principal Dancer With New York City Ballet. 

Royal And Phelan—Widely Regarded As One Of The Most Iconic Duos To Emerge From The Vail Dance Festival—Will Reflect On Their Enduring Partnership, Born At Vail And Nurtured Through Countless Collaborations Across Stages And Companies. 

This Conversation Will Explore The Artistic Trust, Chemistry, And Shared Vision That Have Made Them Audience Favorites.? Audience Q&A To Follow. 

Location: Vail Mountain School Theatre

August 1, 2025

9:00 Am - Master Class: Ballet With Margaret Tracey

Don’t Miss This Extraordinary Opportunity To Learn From One Of Today’s Leaders In Dance Education. Ms. Tracey Is The Current Artistic Director Of Canada’s National Ballet School (Nbs). Prior To Leading Nbs Ms. Tracey Was The Director Of Boston Ballet School, Dean Of Dance At The Colburn School And Principal Dancer With New York City Ballet. Immerse Yourself In The Learnings Of This True Educator And Discover Exactly How Exciting The Future Of Dance Can Be!

Location: Vail Mountain School

10:30am - Conversations On Dance: Rising Voices

Conversations On Dance — Rising Voices: Gianna Reisen, My’kal Stromile, Rachel Lockhart
Join Conversations On Dance Hosts Rebecca King Ferraro And Michael Sean Breeden For A Vibrant Live Podcast Recording Spotlighting The Vail Dance Festival’s Rising Voices: Gianna Reisen, My’kal Stromile, And Rachel Lockhart. 

These Dynamic Emerging Artists Represent The New Generation Of Dance Innovators, Each Bringing A Fresh Voice And Perspective To The Art Form. Hear About Their Journeys, Creative Visions, And The Inspiration Behind Their Work As They Prepare To Make Their Mark On The Festival Stage.? Reisen, Stromile, And Lockhart Will Be Creating New Work For This Year’s Now: Premieres Program. 

Don’t Miss This Inspiring Conversation And The Chance To Engage Directly During The Audience Q&A. 

Location: Vail Mountain School Theatre

August 2, 2025

9:00am - Master Class: Justin Peck Repertory With Patricia Delgado

A Tony Award Winning Choreographer, Director And Filmmaker, And New York City Ballet Resident Choreographer, Justin Peck Is One Of The Most Sought-After Choreographers In The World Today.  Join Mr. Peck’s Longtime Collaborator Patricia Delgado In Exploring His Unique Dance Vocabulary Which Will Include Selections Of Mr. Pecks Broadway Sensation "Illinoise", Nominated For Multiple Tony Awards Including Best Choreography And Best New Musical!  This Master Class Will Culminate Working Directly With Mr. Peck On The Repertory Learned. 

Location: Vail Mountain School

10:30 Am - Conversations On Dance With Savannah Green & Francesca Forcella

Join Conversations On Dance Hosts Rebecca King Ferraro And Michael Sean Breeden For A Live Podcast Recording Featuring Balletx Dancers Savannah Green And Francesca Forcella. 

Known For Their Innovative Artistry And Bold Performances, These Talented Dancers Bring Fresh Energy And Perspective From One Of America’s Leading Contemporary Ballet Companies. Join Us For An Engaging Conversation About Their Artistic Journeys, Creative Process, And What It Means To Be Part Of Balletx’s Groundbreaking Repertoire. 

Location: Vail Mountain School Theatre

August 3, 2025

9:00am - Master Class: Ballet With Chloe Misseldine

Making Her Vail Dance Festival Debut, Chloe Misseldine Is One Of American Ballet Theater’s Newest Principal Dancers.  Promoted On Stage After An Extraordinary Sold-Out Performance At The Metropolitan Opera House At Lincoln Center.  Described As Having The Rare Ability To "Not Only Access Strength And Delicacy, But Also The Ability To Weave Them Together In Real Time."  Ms. Misseldine Is At The Beginning Of An Astounding Career.  What An Exciting Opportunity To Learn From This Amazing Artist! 

Location: Vail Mountain School

10:30 Am - Conversations On Dance With The Next Generation

Join Conversations On Dance Hosts Rebecca King Ferraro And Michael Sean Breeden For A Live Podcast Recording With New York City Ballet’s Exciting New Generation Of Principal Dancers: Chun Wai Chan, Mira Nadon, And Gilbert Bolden Iii. 

These Dynamic Artists Are Shaping The Future Of Classical Ballet With Their Exceptional Talent, Artistry, And Fresh Perspectives. Hear About Their Paths To Principal Status, Experiences Dancing With Nycb, And Their Aspirations Both On And Off The Stage. 

Location: Vail Mountain School Theatre

12:00 Pm - Dancing In The Streets: Balletx

We Are Thrilled To Showcase The Incredible Balletx In A One-Of-A-Kind Pop-Up Performance At The Intersection Of Bridge And Gore Streets In Vail Village. Come And Dance With Us At 12:00pm On August 3rd!
Thank You To The Town Of Vail For Allowing Us To Pop-Up Each Summer!

Location: Vail Village

1:00pm - Open House With Melissa Toogood

Join Artist-In-Residence Melissa Toogood And Other Festival Artists As Melissa Curates A Look At Elements Of The 2025 Festival.
Limited Tickets Available.

Location: Golden Peak Studio Tent

August 4, 2025

9:00am - Master Class: Ballet With Calvin Royal Iii

Described As "…The Most Elegant Male Dancer In The Company…" American Ballet Theater Principal Dancer Calvin Royal Iii Has Risen To The Top Of The Field.  Committed To The Constant Pursuit Of Artistic Development, Mr. Royal Has Had Fellowships With Paris Opera Ballet, Royal Ballet, Marinsky Ballet And Royal Danish Ballet.  Join Mr. Royal In His Inspiring Exploration Of Technique And Artistry Through His Generous Spirit In The Studio. 

Location: Vail Mountain School

August 5, 2025

9:00 Am - Master Class: Ballet With Balletx

Described As "Blazing A Path Of Creativity And Innovation…", Balletx Is Leading The World Of Contemporary Dance And Is A Long-Time Favorite Of The Vail Dance Festival Stages. Explore Your Ballet Technique And Balletx’s Unique And Exciting Repertory With The Extraordinary Artists That Create It. 

Location: Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater

Date: July 25 - August 5, 2025

Location: Various Venues in Vail, CO

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