Global, celebratory, rigorous, and engaging, the Bates Dance Festival (BDF) is dedicated to offering a transformative dance experience to all who participate, whether as practitioners, enthusiasts, or scholars. . Situated in Central Maine, the Festival hosts an international roster of artists in a collaborative and joyful community.

Bates Dance Festival rigorously trains established and emerging dance artists through workshops, community-oriented programs, and advances the field by supporting new work. From local youth to global professionals, the Festival convenes to create, perform, and witness vibrant and vital dance works. . This sample class is led by Natalie Gotter, Director of Training Programs.

Equal parts celebration, community-building, and strong technical practice, this movement class invites you into the BDF experience where we will dive through the floor, fly through the air, sweat so much, and laugh a lot and learn more about the 2026 Festival including internships, scholarships, and any questions you have. The class will be rooted in both Contemporary Modern vernacular and social dance practices, offering a small sample of what you will experience at Bates this summer!

Global, celebratory, rigorous, and engaging, the Bates Dance Festival (BDF) is dedicated to offering a transformative dance experience to all who participate, whether as practitioners, enthusiasts, or scholars. . Situated in Central Maine, the Festival hosts an international roster of artists in a collaborative and joyful community.

Bates Dance Festival rigorously trains established and emerging dance artists through workshops, community-oriented programs, and advances the field by supporting new work. From local youth to global professionals, the Festival convenes to create, perform, and witness vibrant and vital dance works. . This sample class is led by Natalie Gotter, Director of Training Programs.

Equal parts celebration, community-building, and strong technical practice, this movement class invites you into the BDF experience where we will dive through the floor, fly through the air, sweat so much, and laugh a lot and learn more about the 2026 Festival including internships, scholarships, and any questions you have. The class will be rooted in both Contemporary Modern vernacular and social dance practices, offering a small sample of what you will experience at Bates this summer!

25/26 ICD/Performing Arts Houston Workshop Class Series first class of the Season is HUNG DANCE COMPANY! Join us for this FREE Classes at the Institute of Contemporary Dance

November 22nd, 2025

11:30-1PM Ballet Class for

Adv dancers, age 13+ FREE!!

Reservations Recommended as we have Limited Space!

Perry-Mansfield is coming to the Institute! Join Christopher Compton for an Audition class on Monday, October 13th from 6:30-7:45PM! The class will consist of a ballet barre and a contemporary combination.

You will be considered for THREE of their summer intensives at this time. This class is also open to ANYONE even if you don't want to audition!

Drop in rates apply. If you are auditioning you will be required to fill out a registration form.

See here: https://perry-mansfield.org/

Free Lion King Musical Theatre Workshop at the Institute and Limited Space available. Open to Ages 11+ This class will involve a dance component as well as a question and answer session with two members from the North American Cast. Sponsored by the Hobby Center for the Performing Arts.

Join Eoghan Dillon on June 17th from 7:30-9PM for a Pop up Contemporary Class! Movers 11+ are welcomed. Drop in rate apply and class cards are accepted. See below to register.

Photo by Calen Rose Photographer and Fay Fox Photography.

Houston Contemporary 2 presents Acceleration, an evening of dance. This unique concert will present works by Cat Cogliandro, Chloe Crenshaw, Joshua Manculich, Avery Moore, Damaris Salazar, and Cesar G. Salinas. The dancers will also be revisiting works from HC2's inaugural season by Marlana Doyle, Taylor Mitchell and Terrill Mitchell.

Help us celebrate our HC2s at our end of the year party on Saturday, June 15th after the performance! (Separate tickets available) 

Houston Contemporary 2 presents Acceleration, an evening of dance. This unique concert will present works by Cat Cogliandro, Chloe Crenshaw, Joshua Manculich, Avery Moore, Damaris Salazar, and Cesar G. Salinas. The dancers will also be revisiting works from HC2's inaugural season by Marlana Doyle, Taylor Mitchell and Terrill Mitchell.

Help us celebrate our HC2s at our end of the year party on Saturday, June 15th after the performance! (Separate tickets available) 

Houston Contemporary 2 presents Acceleration, an evening of dance. This unique concert will present works by Cat Cogliandro, Chloe Crenshaw, Joshua Manculich, Avery Moore, Damaris Salazar, and Cesar G. Salinas. The dancers will also be revisiting works from HC2's inaugural season by Marlana Doyle, Taylor Mitchell and Terrill Mitchell.

Help us celebrate our HC2s at our end of the year party on Saturday, June 15th after the performance! (Separate tickets available) 

Come and take Contemporary Class on June 6th from 10-11:30AM with Cat! Read about them below and join us! 11+

Cat Cogliandro's mission is to create nurturing and empowering learning environments where students can develop their technical skills, artistic expression, movement quality, and self-confidence. With a strong emphasis on codified techniques, and influence (with respect and gratitude) from African dance and hip hop culture, coupled with elements of acting and a dedicated focus on musicality, the class is thoughtfully structured to delve into the exploration of expression through movement quality, honing storytelling skills, and embracing vulnerability through self-love. This contemporary fusion class encompasses a thorough warm-up, across-the-floor exercises, and phrase work. To address any accessibility needs, Cat encourages direct communication via email. Feel free to reach out with your specific requirements to enhance your experience and make the class more comfortable for you. To see more of their work, follow them on Instagram @cat_cogliandro.

Come dance with Brandon Coleman on May 7th from 7:30-9PM for Contemporary Class! This class is 11+ and is open to any dancer who is an intermediate to advanced level. Come dance!

Come dance with the one and only, Lauren Anderson on April 27th from 11:30-1PM for a Ballet Class! This class is 11+ and is open to any dancer who is an intermediate to advanced level.