inspireDANCE Festival

The virtual version of the annual inspireDANCE festival welcomes everyone to learn new dance styles for free from top choreographers and instructors.

The inspireDANCE Festival—a signature event from the University’s Program of Dance and Movement—features nine days of more than 30 master classes, workshops, and performances on the River Campus.

The ninth annual inspireDance Festival features more than 30 events, performances, and master classes covering many dance styles, for newcomers and experienced dancers alike.

Did you know you can major in dance? Or take a course in dance even if you've never danced before? As the annual inspireDance Festival gears up later this month, learn more about how dance and Rochester go hand in hand.

The Program of Dance and Movement's seventh annual inspireDANCE Festival features six days of master classes, workshops, and performances. This year’s headliner is Dance Heginbotham, a rising contemporary dance company from New York City.

From contemporary to ballet, hip-hop to tango, more than 30 performances, master classes and workshops taught by guest artists and faculty will be available to the general public at the fifth annual inspireDANCE Festival, the University's annual celebration of dance and community.

The InspireDANCE festival has expanded rapidly in just four years, adding a sixth day and attracting nationally acclaimed choreographers and dancers.