Oakland Dance Festival

10/07/2026

Oakland Dance Festival 2026 has everything you want & more! Here’s a sneak peek of our unique master class offerings on Saturday, November 21st. From contemporary, to Lindy Hop, to Argentine tango fundamentals, there is something for everyone here✨

Register for these classes and more today at the link in bio🕺

09/29/2026

Registration for ODF 2026 opens this Thursday, October 1st! Join us for a day filled with dance master classes, performances, and scholarship opportunities! 💫

Head to the 🔗 in bio for more info

09/23/2026

Introducing our 2026 lineup for Oakland Dance Festival!

Registration opens October 1st, will we see you there?⚡️

🔗 in bio for class offerings & more information!

08/13/2026

Back to school season is upon us… which means ODF is right around the corner 🖤 Join us for an unforgettable weekend of dance and mentorship this November!

Here are three reasons why you should attend the 20th Annual Oakland Dance Festival, hosted at Farmington High School on November 20th & 21st, 2026. Stay tuned for a list of participating colleges and companies!

07/30/2026

🕺🏻Calling all dance educators, directors, and higher education faculty!

ODF is looking for dance educators to share their passion for dance with the next generation. Here’s how you can get involved:

- Teaching master classes
- Adjudicate submitted works
- Represent your company or school with choreography/performance
- Recruit and share information with prospective college students

Whether you want to share your expertise as an educator or give meaningful feedback to aspiring artists, ODF is the place to connect, mentor, and inspire.

🔗 Interested in volunteering? Head to the link in bio to fill out the google form!

11/25/2025

Huge thanks to Midtown Smokehouse for sponsoring us! Their mouth-watering ribs, chicken, and mac n cheese were a hit with our volunteers!

11/24/2025

✨ Thank you to all the incredible participants of the Oakland Dance Festival! ✨

Congratulations to the students who courageously auditioned for summer intensives and college programs—your dedication is inspiring. 👏

Kudos to all the groups who performed for feedback from esteemed dance professionals—your artistry and openness to growth made the festival truly special. 💃🩰

A heartfelt thank you to the parents and teachers whose guidance, support, and encouragement make all of this possible. Your dedication to nurturing young dancers is invaluable. ❤️

And thank you to everyone who joined our master classes and brought so much energy, passion, and creativity to every moment. Your participation made this year unforgettable!

11/07/2025

Festival Highlights:
Friday, November 21 – Professional Showcase Concert, 8:00 p.m.
An unforgettable evening featuring performances by acclaimed professional dance companies.

Saturday, November 22 – Full Day for Dancers Ages 13–18

Participate in diverse master classes taught by college/university faculty and professional artists.

Present original choreography for feedback and possible showcase selection.

Enjoy live performances by college and professional dancers.

Explore higher education pathways in dance through our College Fair.

11/05/2025

10/20/2025

Head to Eventbrite for class details and registration.