SPRING TO DANCE® Festival 2026

“arguably the best dance buffet in the Midwest” — Chicago Tribune “Successful both as a celebration of dance and as an invitation to bask in its artistry.” — St. Louis Post-Dispatch “Audiences flock to the performances—the price is right and the offerings are generous.” — Time Out Chicago “Of all the local Memorial Day weekend events, perhaps the most consistently exciting is… Spring to Dance Festival.” — St. Louis Post-Dispatch 2 NIGHTS. 12 COMPANIES. 75 ARTISTS FROM ACROSS THE COUNTRY. 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