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St. Louis Contemporary Dance Festival

June 14th - 15th, 2025

Staenberg Performance Lab

St. Louis, MO

Returning for a second 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 (Artistic and Executive Director) and Holly Seitz Marchant (Board President), aims to celebrate the risk-takers in contemporary dance and highlight both emerging and established independent choreographers around the country.

The 2-day festival will include 4 master classes with visiting artists (stay tuned for more details), 2 evening performances, and 2 celebratory receptions where audiences can mingle with artists and learn more about their work.

Tickets are on sale now!

Festival Tickets

Feedback from 2024 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!"