3...2...1... Aimed Dance Launches Summer Fest 2024

The Lamar University Department of Theatre & Dance is thrilled to host Aimed Dance Summer Fest 2024 - 3 Weekends of Concerts, 2 Weeks of Classes, 1 Summer Dance Festival - to be held July 8 – 27 on the Lamar University campus.  

Committed to offering movement, theory, and design sessions that will take the movement artists to the next level, ADSF 24 offers two laboratory style tracks: choreography and performance. Dancers ages 9-13 may participate in the Young Dancers Workshop from July 8 – 13. Dancers aged 14+ may participate in the Pre/Professional Intensive from July 15 – 20. Artists enrolled in the performance and choreography labs will take the stage with Aimed Dance and special guests in the weekend Festival Concerts. 

Community Classes

Open July 13, 20, and 27 for dancers 14+ to experience the festival without the weekly commitment. Classes will be taught by visiting guest instructors participating in the weekend Festival Concert and will be $15 at the door.

Concerts

Festival Concert 1: July 12 – 13
Festival Concert 2: July 19 – 20
Festival Concert 3: July 26 – 27

featuring premieres by the Emerging Choreographer Fellows and special guest choreographers, the choreography and performance festival participants, and curated special guest works. All performances will begin at 7:30 pm and will be held in the Lamar University Studio Theatre with a $20 General Admission. 

ArTalks will happen prior to each performance. The Saturday, July 27 concert will include a closing reception. If you are a dancer, were a dancer, or just enjoy seeing live performance art, we invite you to join us for any or all parts of this incredible celebration of dance in SETX. 

For additional information visit http://aimeddancesummerfest.com/ or go directly to registration and tuition information by visiting www.aimeddancesummerfest.com/education

Become a Sponsor

Advertise your business and invest in your community by becoming a Summer Fest Sponsor. For information on levels and benefits, please contact amyelizabeth@aimeddance.org