A gathering for young dancers based in North Central Florida
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
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
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Registration closes October 2nd!
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