A gathering for young dancers based in North Central Florida

Co-hosted by the University of Florida and Santa Fe College

Education, Performance, & Connection

Join us for the 2026 Young Dancers Workshop:

October 22-25

We look forward to dancing with you.

2026 Artists-in-Residence

DANCE COMPANY

 October 22nd @ 7:30pm

University of Florida Performing Arts

Click here for ticket & performance details

All participants will have the opportunity to take class with guest faculty from BDF and will be eligible for a tuition discount to BDF’s annual Young Dancer Intensive in Summer 2027. Additional scholarship opportunities are also available.

Bates Dance Festival

Click here to learn more about the Bates Dance Festival Summer Programs

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Registration closes October 2nd!

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