Opening Night
Friday Jul 31, 2026 7:00 pm
GERALD R. FORD AMPHITHEATER
For twenty years artistic director Damian Woetzel has grown the Vail Dance Festival into a dynamic lab for dance and music, drawing together thrilling artists from disparate worlds into new collaborative possibilities. That vision is centerstage on UpClose, as Woetzel assembles a star-studded lineup of artists for a unique behind-the-scenes look at the work that goes into the breathtaking performances throughout the Festival.
Casting and repertory are subject to change.
Photo credit: Damian Woetzel leads an UpClose demonstration of Serenade during the 2009 Vail International Dance Festival. Choreography by George Balanchine © The George Balanchine Trust. Photo (C) 2009 Kyle Froman Photography.
Ticketing
MORE TICKETING INFORMATION:
- We are offering a number of ticket packages this year.
Click HERE to learn more. - Children 12 and under receive free admission on the lawn
with the purchase of an adult ticket. - Students and faculty may purchase discounted lawn tickets
(excludes Dance for $20.26 and the Vilar Performing Arts Center) - Ticket prices are subject to change.
Questions? Contact the Box Office at [email protected] or call 970.845.TIXS(8497)
Gates open one hour prior to showtime.
Community Arts Access
To learn more about attending a performance through our Community Arts Access program or providing support to eliminate socioeconomic barriers to the arts, please contact Martha Brassel ([email protected])