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RDA member companies gather in their Regions annually for three-day-long Festivals, each hosted by a member company or jointly hosted by the Region. Over 1500 dancers from 70 regional companies, 300 parents, 100 artistic directors and staff members, and nearly 100 faculty members and musicians attend the annual Festivals.
The exciting process begins each spring when RDA’s world-class Adjudicators tour the Regions to select works by member companies and arrange Festival programs. The Adjudicators provide constructive feedback to member companies to elevate their accomplishments. The season culminates at the Festivals, where participants attend master classes, seminars, and college roundtables during the day, as well as perform each evening. Dancers from member companies are seen by college and professional training program recruiters and have the opportunity to audition for awards and scholarships. Member company directors network with well-known dance educators and choreographers.
RDA’s annual Adjudication also includes individual evaluations as part of the RDA Outstanding Soloist Program. Over 600 dancers have received one-on-one coaching and feedback during their Company’s Adjudication through this Program.
For over 60 years, RDA has nurtured and provided opportunities for emerging and seasoned choreographers. RDA highlights budding new talent during Emerging Choreographer Showcases, and it awards choreographers who present the most outstanding works at the festivals. Choreographers and dancers alike can receive scholarships to RDA’s annual Dance & Choreography Intensive.
The newest summer offering is the RDA Performance Workshop, which offers dancers the chance to learn classical variations and contemporary solos from leading ballet and contemporary artists while receiving individualized coaching to perfect their technique and artistry.
2027 RDA Festivals
RDA/Southwest
March 18-20, 2027 in Monroe, Louisiana
Hosted by Louisiana Delta Ballet
At the Monroe Civic Center, WL Jack Howard Theatre, and Multiple Hotels
RDA/MidStates
April 22-24, 2027 in Skokie, Illinois
At the North Shore DoubleTree and North Shore Center for the Performing Arts
RDA/Pacific
April 22-25, 2027 in San Diego, California
At the Dorothea Laub Dance Place, Joan and Irwin Jacobs Performing Arts Center & Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Airport/Liberty Station
RDA/Southeast
April 29-May 1, 2027 in Montgomery, Alabama
At the Montgomery Performing Arts Centre and Renaissance Montgomery Hotel & Spa
RDA/Northeast
May 20-22, 2027 | Dayton, Ohio
Hosted by South Dayton Dance Theatre
At Wright State University and DoubleTree by Hilton Dayton Fairborn
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