About NewDANCEfest

NewDANCEfest, presented by Eisenhower Dance Detroit, is Michigan’s premier festival-style dance intensive. A multidimensional summer gathering bringing artists together from a variety of different stages of development within the profession, NDF provides daily technique classes in a variety of styles, choreography seminars, discussion forums, critique sessions, mentorship opportunities, informal showings and performances. NDF offers a space and opportunities for all; dancers and emerging choreographers alike!

Dancers will be split into groups according to age and ability.

Our NewDANCEfest Youth division also returns this summer for ages 10-14, fostering creativity and confidence in a supportive environment! Dancers will partake in classes in a variety of techniques, in addition to gaining experience in movement creation and composition. This youth intensive culminates in an informal showing for family and friends!

Acceptance into NewDANCEfest is by audition ONLY. Click HERE for audition dates and requirements.

Why NewDANCEfest?

"This experience taught me a lot more about myself as a dancer, highlighting both my strengths and weaknesses. I am now more aware of how I can improve. I have an incentive to expand my movement vocabulary as a dancer."

- NewDANCEfest Participant
"As a low income working artist, it is difficult for me to trade a few weeks of my work to spend time furthering my education. NDF greatly expanded my artistry, and gave me new tools and concepts I can’t imagine going forward without as I continue my career. Funding from the Abrams Foundation was the difference in me choosing to attend NDF or not, and I’m so grateful I was able to participate. This was a core experience that will forever be a part of me as I continue to create and share my art in the future."

- NewDANCEfest Emerging Choreographer
“All good things to be said about your dance company. You have amazing communication and everything seems to be thought of.”

- Parent of NewDANCEfest Participant
"I really appreciated the variety in styles and classes and all the talks with faculty. The community/environment was also very supportive and uplifting."

- NewDANCEfest Participant
“I felt encouraged to push myself and my limits, but in a safe environment. I was both challenged by my peers, but also my instructors.”

- NewDANCEfest Participant
“The community/environment was very supportive and uplifting. I appreciate the attention to each individual as well as the close relationships fostered.”

- NewDANCEfest Participant

About NewDANCEfest

"This experience taught me a lot more about myself as a dancer, highlighting both my strengths and weaknesses. I am now more aware of how I can improve. I have an incentive to expand my movement vocabulary as a dancer."

“All good things to be said about your dance company. You have amazing communication and everything seems to be thought of.”

"I really appreciated the variety in styles and classes and all the talks with faculty. The community/environment was also very supportive and uplifting."

“I felt encouraged to push myself and my limits, but in a safe environment. I was both challenged by my peers, but also my instructors.”

“The community/environment was very supportive and uplifting. I appreciate the attention to each individual as well as the close relationships fostered.”