National Dance Week St. Louis

04/23/2026

04/09/2026

We’re excited to feature Karlovsky & Company today! Don’t miss their FREE performance on April 11 at the Kirkwood Performing Arts Center, where they’ll take the stage alongside 50 other outstanding companies.

Karlovsky & Company Dance is a contemporary modern dance company dedicated to exploring and presenting the art of dance with innovative choreography that illuminates the human experience. The company fosters collaborative relationships among musicians, visual artists, and choreographers reaching local, national, and international audiences through concert performances, dance for the camera, site-specific dance, and community and somatic/dance education programs for older adults and children.

Celebrate National Dance Week on April 11 from noon - 5 p.m. with FREE, open entry for all. Our 27th season is featuring 50 phenomenal dance companies in one exciting day of performances.

04/09/2026

Get ready for the 27th season of National Dance Week!

Join us for FREE this Saturday April 11 for a celebration of movement, creativity, and community at the Kirkwood Performing Arts Center! From noon–5PM, enjoy a dynamic lineup of performances featuring talented local studios, university programs, professional companies, and more!

Whether you love ballet, hip-hop, tap, cultural dance, or contemporary, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Come support these amazing dancers and experience the power of dance!

04/06/2026

Today, the spotlight is on Pack Dance! Come see their performance for FREE on April 11 at the Kirkwook Performing Arts Center, where they'll be performing with 50 other amazing companies!

Pack Dance is a 501(c)3 professional dance company and community education center. In addition to their annual concert performance, they offer a wide variety of dance classes to the public for every age and every technical level. They believe that dance is a universal language that connects everyone. They commit ourselves to providing accessible outlets for the community to engage in movement arts.

National Dance Week is FREE and OPEN ENTRY FOR ALL on April 11 from noon - 5p.m. Check out 50 phenomenal dance companies for the 27th season of National Dance Week!

04/05/2026

Need a fun and FREE family activity next weekend? April 11, come see 50 amazing dance companies for the 27th season on National Dance Week!

National Dance Week is a celebration of movement, creativity, and community. We bring together dancers of all styles and backgrounds for an unforgettable day of dance!

Bring your friends and family to the Kirkwood Performing Arts Center for National Dance Week!

04/04/2026

Feature of the day... Final Veil! Come see their performance for FREE on April 11, where they'll be performing with 50 other amazing companies at the Kirkwood Performing Arts Center!

Final Veil creates productions that weave middle eastern dance with a 4 piece live band which fuses many global influences. They have hosted many large international dance productions in St. Louis over the years. Director Cora Camille has studied with Egyptian bellydance masters for decades and is excited to share her passion for bellydance with the next generation of young dancers for NDW. You can follow them on their Final Veil facebook fan page or on Instagram .

National Dance Week is FREE and OPEN ENTRY FOR ALL on April 11 from noon - 5p.m. Check out 50 phenomenal dance companies for the 27th season of National Dance Week!

Photography by ShyVision Photo

04/04/2026

Get ready for the 27th season of National Dance Week!

Join us for FREE on April 11 for a celebration of movement, creativity, and community at the Kirkwood Performing Arts Center! From noon–5PM, enjoy a dynamic lineup of performances featuring talented local studios, university programs, professional companies, and more!

Whether you love ballet, hip-hop, tap, cultural dance, or contemporary, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Come support these amazing dancers and experience the power of dance!

04/02/2026

Today we are featuring our Honorary Dance Company, RESILIENCE Dance Company! RESILIENCE is company that we value for its strong impact on our community, and you can come see them perform for FREE on April 11!

NDW 2026 Honorary Dance Company, RESILIENCE Dance Company (RDC) is a non-profit, contemporary modern dance company with a mission to create exceptional dance experiences that fuel human connection. Founded in 2019 by Artistic and Executive Director Emily Haussler, RDC’s work is rooted in building healthy, sustainable dance spaces that put artists first and enable curiosity, play, and creative risk taking.

Celebrate our 27th season with us, and watch RESILIENCE for FREE at the Kirkwood Performing Arts Center noon-5pm on April 11!!

04/01/2026

Today National Dance Week is featuring U Dance Studio! They'll be performing with 50 other Companies on April 11 for our 27th season!

U Dance Studio offers dance classes for ages 2.5 - 18! They offer a variety of class styles like ballet, tap, jazz, musical theatre, hip hop, contemporary, poms and more. This summer they’re excited to introduce an adult class program! Inside their doors you’ll find professional instructors, friendly smiles, and a positive welcoming environment for all!

Come watch U Dance Studio for FREE at the Kirkwood Performing Arts Center at noon-5pm on April 11!!

03/26/2026

T-shirt pre-sales close TODAY AT 5:00 PM, so place your National Dance Week shirt pre-order NOW to make sure you get the size you want! Pick up your t-shirt at our event at the Kirkwood Performing Arts Center April 11!