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Established in 1989, the Vail Dance Festival is an internationally renowned two-week celebration of exceptional artistry in the heart of the Rocky Mountains, featuring performances at the Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater and other venues throughout the Vail Valley. Led by Artistic Director Damian Woetzel since 2006, the Festival brings a wide range of extraordinary dancers and musicians to Vail and has established the Vail Valley as one of the top summer dance destinations in the world. The Festival features a variety of programming that welcomes everyone to enjoy the spectrum of dance, including commissioned new works of dance and music, adventurous collaborations, education initiatives, free community events, and more.
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WINTER DANCE PERFORMANCES
Don’t wait until summer to get your dance fix. The Vilar Performing Arts Center has a select lineup of dance performances to scratch your itch now and keep you moving until the season’s next big show. Come see world-class strides, dazzling crews, and intimate moments on stage in Beaver Creek, Colorado.
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