SPRING TO DANCE Festival 2026 at Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center

The Midwest region’s most celebrated dance festival returns for its 18th year!

Nationally touring professional companies from across the country flock to St. Louis to bestow their artistry.

From powerhouse companies and renowned trailblazers to breakout stars and up-and-coming ensembles, SPRING TO DANCE delivers an unmatched feast of dance—two captivating nights filled with nonstop performances spanning genres and styles, including contemporary, ballet, modern, hip hop, tap, aerial, Spanish, and more.

As one of the region’s most anticipated cultural events and must-see festivals, SPRING TO DANCE offers something for everyone with a distinct, dynamic and beautifully curated program each night.

Discover why the Chicago Tribune hails it as “arguably the best dance buffet in the Midwest.”

FESTIVAL SCHEDULE
May 22 & 23 • Friday & Saturday
5:30 p.m. – Doors open
6:15 p.m. – “Speaking of Dance” Q&A with representatives from mainstage companies (Terrace Lobby)
6:45 p.m. – Performances by St. Louis-area dance troupes & companies (Terrace Lobby)
7:30 p.m. – Mainstage performances (Anheuser-Busch Performance Hall)

Lineup - FRIDAY, MAY 22
Earthen Image Movement
The DASH Ensemble
Ballet West - Lillian Casscells & Jake Preece
Rennie Harris Puremovement American Street Dance Theater
VADCO/Valerie Alpert Dance Company
Joffrey Concert Group

Lineup - SATURDAY, MAY 23
Jon Lehrer Dance Company
MOMENTA
Kansas City Ballet - Naomi Tanioka & Joshua Kiesel
Ririe-Woodbury Dance Company
American Ballet Theatre (ABT) - Skylar Brandt & Aran Bell
Visceral Dance Chicago

Time: 18:15 - 21:30