July 6 – 12
Dance Festival 2026
Join us this summer to get the whole island dancing!
Tuesday, July 7
10-11:30AM
Tiny Toes Event
Come twirl and leap in a special dance lesson taught by local ballerinas, listen to a dreamy Alice in Wonderland inspired story, create your own ballet-inspired crafts, and enjoy some tasty treats. Suggested for ages 3-6.
Dreamland Studio Theater
Tuesday, July 7
6-9PM
Up Close with the Artists – 6-7PM
An intimate performance exploring the collaboration between dance, live music and the different styles that will be presented in the final Festival performance. This presentation will be in collaboration with musicians from the Rossini Club and will allow audiences to get an understanding of how ballet, tap, ballroom, krump, theater & modern dancers respond to rhythm, stay inspired and approach their art.
Dreamland Studio Theater & Dreamland Harborview Room
Cocktail Reception – 7-9PM
Cocktails and hors d'oeuvres overlooking the harbor, with some music and ballroom dancing to accompany the view.
Wednesday, July 8
4-7PM
Country Line Dancing
Stop by Cisco Brewers for a drink, enjoy live music and join in our Country Line Dancing evening, open to all!
Cisco Brewers
Wednesday, July 8 &
Thursday, July 9
9AM-4PM
Open Classes
Our all-ages, all-levels dance classes provide a peek into the dance world and are led by our incredible Festival artists. Classes will be offered Tap, Ballet, Modern, Jookin, Injury Prevention and Swing.
Nantucket High School
​Don't miss out on the Performance Workshop for young people aged 6-18 who want to be part of our benefit performance July 11!
Thursday, July 9
6-8PM
Social Dance Night
Join us for a free community event at NISDA, held in their beautiful space. Come, bring a blanket to relax in the meadow, learn some dance moves from our world-renowned ballroom artists, relax to live music, grab a bite at a local food truck and socialize in a non-alcohol setting. All are welcome!
Nantucket Island School of Design and the Arts
Friday, July 10
6:30PM
Dress Rehearsal
Catch a preview of the Saturday night performance during the open dress rehearsal.
Mary P. Walker Auditorium
Saturday, July 11
6PM
Benefit Performance
Our final performance is the culmination of our week of events and a chance to catch these stellar artists sharing what they do best. Program & full artist list coming soon!​​