St. Louis Contemporary Dance Festival

July 10th - 11th, 2026

COCA's Staenberg Performance Lab - St. Louis, MO

Returning for a third year! St. Louis Contemporary Dance Festival is an annual event hosted by RESILIENCE Dance Company connecting contemporary dance-makers across the country for performance, exchange, and dialogue with the St. Louis community. This festival, curated by Emily Haussler and Holly Seitz Marchant, aims to celebrate the risk-takers in contemporary dance and highlight both emerging and established independent choreographers around the country.

Reserve your tickets below!

Tickets - July 10 & 11

Feedback from Previous Participants

"The STL Contemporary Dance Festival was superbly organized and had the work and value of the artists being presented at the center. As a choreographer and performer traveling to present my work, we felt welcomed, supported, and that our unique artistry was valued. The events fostered a communal environment amongst the artists and gave everyone multiple opportunies to connect and foster future collaboration. It was an excellent experience, and we hope to be back and support this festival in other ways in the future!"