Howard County Community Dance Festival
Festival Overview
The Howard County Community Dance Festival is a collaborative event presented by the Howard Community College Dance Program, Liberal Arts Division, and Horowitz Visual and Performing Arts Center, with support from the Maryland State Arts Council and the Howard County Arts Council. The festival gathers the dancers of Howard County and the surrounding areas in a celebration including classes and performances in the hope that dance will continue to be a valued and lasting component of the arts in Howard County. We endeavor to feature dancers, teachers, and choreographers from the Baltimore/DC metro area as a means of exposure and support in our growing and vibrant community.
The Howard County Community Dance Festival is appropriate for dancers aged 11 years and up. New to the festival in 2026, we will offer masterclasses to the adult population. These classes are recommended for dancers 18 and up.
The Howard County Community Dance Festival is presented by the Howard Community College (HCC) Dance Program with support from the Howard County Arts Council.
CLASSES/WORKSHOPS
Saturday, February 21, 2026
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Registration Due by Wednesday, February 18
We begin the day with Introductions and Opening Remarks in Smith Theatre at 8:40 a.m. Then each participant attends three classes/workshops of their choice in a variety of dance and movement disciplines including Ballet, African, Contemporary, Jazz, Hip Hop, Tap and much more. Classes run from 9:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., with 10-minute breaks in between. Some classes will feature live musical accompaniment. Following classes, students take a lunch break in which they are served pizza and view a dance film.
ADULT CLASSES/WORKSHOPS
Saturday, February 21, 2026
Time: 1:30 p.m. to 4:20 p.m.
Registration Due by Wednesday, February 18
Adult dancers are invited to attend a choice of Ballet, Hip Hop, and Contemporary Dance. These classes are offered in two blocks 1:30 p.m. to 2:50 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. to 4:20 p.m.
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View What Registration Includes and How to Register
GENERAL INFORMATION
- Proper attire is expected in all classes (leotards, tights, appropriate shoes, no hanging jewelry, hair back and secured away from the face).
- Students may not be permitted into a class they have not registered for or that is already in progress.
- No food, gum, drinks (except water in a closed container) or street shoes are allowed in the dance studios or performance areas.
- Parking in the West Garage provides easy access to the HVPA building where the Festival is held on campus.
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STUDENT SHOWCASE
Saturday, February 21, 2026
Time: 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Please join us for the 18th annual Howard County Community Dance Festival. This collaborative event gathers the dancers of Howard County and the surrounding areas together for a day filled with master classes and performances.
Tickets required. All tickets are $10.
The Howard County Community Dance Festival is made possible through generous support from the Howard County Arts Council.