Masterclass & Panel Schedule

July 12th-19th, 2026

All masterclasses & panels are held in Butler's Lilly Hall 3rd floor (4741 Clarendon Rd) unless otherwise noted.

 

Classes are open to dancers of all levels aged 13+ (unless noted) including pre-professionals, professionals, serious students, and adults.

Need-based scholarships are available.

Sunday, July 12, 2026

 

3pm – 4pm

Community Class – FREE

Yoga for Dancers (ages 14+) with The Hot Room
Led by Kylie Williams

 

7:00pm – 9:00pm

COMMUNITY DANCE JAM – FREE

located at Bicentennial Plaza

All are welcome at this free, community dance party!

Come early to cheer on the 7 to Smoke prelim participants!

Sunday, July 12, 2026

Wednesday July 15, 2026

 

5pm – 6pm

Community Class – FREE

ChoreoBlitz Kids! (ages 8+)

Led by Austin Day

Wednesday July 15, 2026

Thursday July 16, 2026

2pm – 3pm

Community Class – FREE

All Abilities Class with ArtMix

Led by Laurie Cutsinger & Claire Graham

Thursday July 16, 2026

Saturday July 18, 2026

10am – 11am

Community Class – FREE

Stepping Out: Musical Theater Dance for 60+

Led by Brandon Comer


12pm – 1:30pm

 

Ballet

Level: Intermediate/Advanced

Led by Karen Gibbons-Brown

Open Style Choreography

Level: Intermediate/Advanced

Led by Indy Devera


1:45pm – 3:15pm

 

Intro to Breakin

Level: Beginner

Led by Keegan Seoul Loye

Improv

Level: Open Level

Led by Jennifer Lott


3:30pm – 5:00pm

 

Contemporary

Level: Open Level

Led by Michelle Meltzer

House – Phlo

Level: Open Level

Led by Robert G. Burden

Saturday July 18, 2026

Sunday July 19, 2026

10:30am – 12pm

 

Limón Modern

Level: Open Level

Led by Natalie Clevenger

Sandunga

Level: Open Level

Led by Iris Rosa Santiago


12pm – 1pm

Lunch & Learn Panel Discussion – FREE

Dance Adjacent Careers


1pm – 2:30pm

 

West African Dance & Rhythm

Level: Open Level

Led by Dr. Emmanuel Cudjoe

Countertechnique

Level: Intermediate/Advanced

Led by Jennifer Lott


2:45pm – 4:15pm

 

Bachata Fusion Footwork

Level: Open Level

Led by Sagar Lalla & Amber Rose Greaney

 

Tap Technique & Combo

Level: Intermediate/Advanced

Led by Justin Lewis

 
Sunday July 19, 2026

Accessibility

All accessibility requests should be made via email to Sarah at indydancefestival@indydancecouncil.org by June 30th, 2026. We strive to accommodate all requests to the best of our abilities and encourage all interested participants with access needs to reach out as soon as possible.

ASL interpreters are available for all classes and panel discussions upon request. Large print materials are available upon request.

Lilly Hall and the Schrott Theatre are ADA compliant and accessible via ramps and elevators. Further information on accessible parking and services on Butler’s campus can be found here.

“Dance is for everybody. I believe that the dance came from the people and that it should always be delivered back to the people.” ~Alvin Ailey

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