General Festival Information
Festival Overview
The Howard County Community Dance Festival is a collaborative event shared amongst the Howard Community College Dance Program, Arts and Humanities Division, and the Horowitz Center for the Performing Arts. The festival gathers the dancers of Howard County and the surrounding areas together 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 small but vibrant community.
The Howard County Community Dance Festival is appropriate for dancers aged 11 years and up.
CLASSES/WORKSHOPS
Saturday, February 8, 2024
Time: 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
We begin the day with Introductions and Opening Remarks in Smith Theatre at 9:30 am. Then each participant attends three classes/workshops of their choice in a variety of dance and movement disciplines including Ballet, Contemporary, Jazz, Acro-tumbling, Tap and much more. Classes run from 10:00 am to 2:30 pm, with 10-minute breaks in between. Following classes, students take a lunch break in which they are served pizza and view a dance film.
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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PATRON SAFETY
The college’s top priority remains the health, safety, and well-being of the college community. This includes the staff, students, artists, and patrons who participate in events presented in the Horowitz Center. Below you'll find information about what you can expect when you attend a performance in the Horowitz Center this season.