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A collaborative art residency experience. Des Moines, IA

05/01/2026

Only 2 more days until our Connect & Cast at Danzarts Studio! Dancers and movers of all kinds are welcome! Use the QR code or head to our website to fill out an application today.

Also be sure to fill out your availability for July 27-July 31 to help us pair you with choreographers.

04/30/2026

Happy International Dance Day! We are proud to be a space where dance can be shared with so many people.

Save the date for the 6th annual Iowa Choreography Festival on August 8 at Riverview Park Amphitheater!

08/09/2025

🎭✨ Iowa Choreography Festival 2025 is coming to life on August 9th — and you’re invited.

An evening of dance, live music, art, and community in the heart of Des Moines 🌇🩰

📍 Lauridsen Amphitheater @ Des Moines Waterworks Park
🎨 5PM – Grounds open: art vendors, live music, food & drinks
💃 6PM – Performances begin: live music + collaborative dance + immersive art

🎟️ Free & open to all. Bring a blanket or chair, bring your people, and enjoy art with us under the open sky 🌅

Tag your crew & let us know you’re coming 👇

08/08/2025

We want to extend our deepest gratitude to our sponsors for their generous support. Without our sponsors, the festival would not be able to provide support to so many artists across the Des Moines community and beyond. From local business to dedicated individuals, each sponsor is integral to the success of the festival.

See you Saturday! Festival grounds open at 5pm with performances from 6-8:30

08/01/2025

💃🌟 Join us TODAY for a week-long workshop full of exploration, collaboration, and performance!🌟💃
• Daily classes in contemporary, jazz, ballet, countertechnique, improvisation + more
• Learn an original work by resident choreographer Taylor Unwin (), with an opportunity to perform at the 2025 Iowa Choreography Festival
• Open to all movers age 14+ (beginner to advanced)
• $300 full workshop • $50 day pass • FREE for ICF artists
📍 The Pointe Academy
6151 Thornton Ave, Suite 100, Des Moines, IA 50321
📆 Aug 1–7: Choreographic workshop
Aug 8–9: Rehearsal + performance
📧[email protected]
🔗www.iowachoreographyfestival.org

06/22/2025

Meet dancers Ashley, Ellen, Fabiola, Jenn, and Stephanie, who will be performing in Shelby Blanchard’s piece for the 2025 Iowa Choreography Festival!

✨SAVE THE DATES!✨
• August 2 @ 7pm: Fundraiser at Moberg Gallery
• August 9 @ 6pm: Festival performance at the Lauridsen Amphitheater in Waterworks Park
*some bios have been edited for length.

06/19/2025

Meet Tatum Vermeer’s dancers for the 2025 Iowa Choreography Festival- Danica, Kailey, Liz, Olivia, and Stephanie!

✨SAVE THE DATES!✨
• August 2 @ 7pm: Fundraiser at Moberg Gallery
• August 9 @ 6pm: Festival performance at the Lauridsen Amphitheater in Waterworks Park
*some bios have been edited for length.

06/16/2025

Meet dancers Anna, Ashley, Fabiola, Jenn, and Lou, who will be performing in Gloria Sitso Ahlijah’s piece for the 2025 Iowa Choreography Festival!

✨SAVE THE DATES!✨
• August 2, 7pm: Fundraiser at Moberg Gallery
• August 9, 6pm: Festival performance at the Lauridsen Amphitheater in Waterworks Park
*some bios have been edited for length.

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2201 George Flagg Parkway
Des Moines, IA
50321

Website

http://www.iowachoreographyfestival.org/

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