ok dance fest
COMMUNITY DANCE day
Take class. Experience dance up close.
FREE CLASSES FOR DANCERS AGES 9 to 14
A free, family-friendly day of movement, music, and community at OK Contemporary.
📅 Date:
Saturday, July 25, 2026
🕚 Time: 11:00 AM – 4:10 PM
📍 Location: Oklahoma Contemporary Arts Center, Downtown OKC
About Community Dance Day
The Oklahoma International Dance Festival (OIDF) Community Dance Day is a vibrant, free event that invites the Oklahoma City metro community to step inside the world of dance. Designed for young dancers ages 9–14 with previous dance experience, the day offers a unique opportunity to take classes, experience dance up close, and connect with internationally recognized artists and dancers from across the U.S. and abroad.
Participants will take part in structured classes in ballet, jazz, and modern dance, while the day also opens outward through an all-ages West African dance class that welcomes broader community participation. Community Dance Day is both energizing and inviting—an opportunity to train, discover new movement styles, and experience the joy of dance in a vibrant and supportive environment.
This is a chance to move, learn, and be inspired while experiencing the energy of live dance and the impact of arts education in Oklahoma City.
🎟️ Spots are limited and fill quickly — don’t wait to register!
What to Expect
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Professionally led dance classes with experienced artists
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Exposure to multiple dance styles
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A supportive, engaging learning environment
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A connection to the creative energy of OIDF
✨ No audition required — just come ready to move!
What to Bring
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Water bottle
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Light snack and lunch
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Dance attire (if available) or comfortable clothes you can move in
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Layers such as long sleeves and pants — studios can get chilly
OK DANCE FEST Community Dance Day Schedule
Presented by the Oklahoma International Dance Festival
📍 Oklahoma Contemporary Arts Center, OKC
Classes for ages 9–14 unless otherwise noted
Schedule subject to change
Saturday, July 25, 2026
11:00 – 11:15 AM | Check-In
11:15 AM – 12:15 PM | Ballet with Vincent Gros (Ages 9–14)
12:15 – 12:25 PM | Snack Break
12:25 – 1:25 PM | Jazz with Karen Boyd Bethel (Ages 9–14)
1:25 – 1:55 PM | Lunch Break
2:00 – 3:00 PM | Modern Dance with Jonnesha Minter (Ages 9–14)
3:00 – 3:10 PM | Snack Break
3:10 – 4:10 PM | West African Dance with Ayinde Hurrey (All Ages Welcome)
📩 Questions?
Email us at thyrsa@okdancefest.org — we’re happy to help!