The festival will be presented at the Touhill Performing Arts Center.
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“Arguably the best dance buffet in the Midwest” — Chicago Tribune
“Successful both as a celebration of dance and as an invitation to bask in its artistry.” — St. Louis Post-Dispatch
“Audiences flock to the performances—the price is right and the offerings are generous.” — Time Out Chicago
“Of all the local Memorial Day weekend events, perhaps the most consistently exciting is… Spring to Dance Festival.” — St. Louis Post-Dispatch
YOUR PASSPORT TO DANCE FROM ACROSS AMERICA
2 NIGHTS. 12 COMPANIES. 75 ARTISTS FROM ACROSS THE COUNTRY.
The much-awaited 20th anniversary celebration of the SPRING TO DANCE® Festival, presented by the Whitaker Foundation, will be an unforgettable curated weekend of mesmerizing performances.
The festival over the years has evolved into a premier platform and esteemed event since its inception, packed with legendary and iconic dance companies, special moments and new discoveries that attract internationally renowned dancers, emerging companies, and festival patrons from across America. Some have graced magazine covers while others are companies dance audiences have followed for decades.
Get ready to be enthralled by breathtaking choreography and stunning artistry that will leave you spellbound!
SPRING TO DANCE is not just an event; it’s an immersive experience that has elevated Dance St. Louis as the region’s GATEWAY TO WORLD DANCE®.
The festival lineup will be announced in December 2026.
FESTIVAL SCHEDULE
5:30 p.m. – Doors open
6:15 p.m. – “Speaking of Dance” Q&A with representatives from companies (Terrace Lobby)
6:45 p.m. – Performances by St. Louis-area dance troupes & companies (Terrace Lobby)
7:30 p.m. – Mainstage featured performances (Anheuser-Busch Performance Hall)
