Dance Arts Foundation Presents
California Dance Classics Festival Performance
UPCOMING FESTIVAL WEEKEND
May 3-4, 2025 San Mateo, CA
The California Dance Classics Festival provides an invaluable opportunity for upcoming young artists to perform alongside, and learn from professional principal dancers and master teachers, creating a rich learning experience for all involved. Outstanding performers from each California Dance Classics competition will be invited to participate in the Festival Weekend, where they will engage in Classical Ballet, Repertoire, and Contemporary workshops, as well as collaborate on performance staging. The weekend will culminate in a Concert Performance, celebrating our art—dance.
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April 30, 2023
Irvine Barclay Theatre Address: 4242 Campus Drive, Irvine CA 92612
Principal Guest Artists: Adji Cissoko & Shuaib Elhassan Choreographer: Alonzo King
Principal Guest Artists: Brenna Mulligan & Michael Agudelo Choreographer: Conny Mathôt
And our exceptional cast of more than 100 talented classical ballet and contemporary dance students
This festival provided an invaluable opportunity for upcoming young artists to perform alongside and learn from professional principal dancers, creating a rich learning experience for all involved. The atmosphere was electrifying as the audience enjoyed a wide range of breathtaking performances. This unique and extraordinary festival united dancers from studios across California. Dancers traveled from near and far to come together, working cohesively and collaboratively, fostering a sense of camaraderie in this unforgettable showcase of artistry and talent!
Enjoy these highlights from our remarkable event, where more than 100 talented classical ballet and contemporary dance students illuminated the stage with their exceptional skills, passion, and dedication to the art of dance.
Day One Highlights April 29, 2023
Principal Guest Artist/Master Teacher: Adji Cissoko Principal
Guest Artist/Master Teacher: Brenna Mulligan
Director/Choreographer: Conny Mathôt
Pianist: Clifford Casapao
Day One at the Dance Arts Foundation Festival offered students the unique privilege of learning firsthand from the Festival Principal Guest Artists, Festival Director, and faculty. Students enjoyed immersive classes in Classical Ballet, Classical Repertoire, and Contemporary Workshops. The day concluded with performance staging and a rehearsal of "Encore," the Festival Finale to be performed the following day.
Congratulations to all who participated and a huge THANK YOU to all of our participating Californian Dance Studio's.
