# Event Details - **Event Name**: St. Louis Contemporary Dance Festival - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 10 Jul, 2026 at 07:30 pm – Sat, 11 Jul, 2026 at 10:00 pm - **Event Description**: Experience a weekend of dynamic contemporary dance celebrating risk-taking choreographers from both local communities and across the countryAbout this EventReturning for its third year, St. Louis Contemporary Dance Festival is an annual event hosted by RESILIENCE Dance Company that brings together contemporary dance-makers from across the country for performance, exchange, and dialogue with the St.Louis community.Taking place July 10–11 at COCA’s Staenberg Performance Lab, this two-day festival will feature 4 master classes and 2 evening performances celebrating innovative, risk taking voices in contemporary dance.Through a formal application and adjudication process, Co-curators Holly Seitz Marchant and Emily Haussler have selected 13 choreographers - a dynamic mix of local, regional, and national artists - to participate in this year’s curated festival. These artists bring powerful choreographic voices, diverse perspectives, and a shared commitment to pushing the boundaries of contemporary dance.In addition to the featured festival artists, the weekend’s performances will include the return of Horse Girl, choreographed on RDC by St. Louis choreographer Will Brighton. Audiences will also experience an excerpt from the company’s most recent spring performance, Benchmarks 9.0, choreographed by Artistic Director Emily Haussler in collaboration with the company. Also featured in this program is a world premiere work performed by RDC’s Choreographic Intensive students, choreographed by Emily Duggins Ehling.2026 Presenting Festival Artists - FridayDale Ratcliff and Nikki Theroux (Brooklyn, NY)Carly Vanderheyden (St. Louis, MO)Catherine Hayward (Calgary, CA)Rain Stippec (St. Louis, MO)Abby Marchesseault (Mishawaka, IN)Lian Long Xuan(Philadelphia, PA)Will Brighton (St. Louis, MO)Kayliani Sood & Allison Smith (Philadelphia, PA)2026 Presenting Festival Artists - SaturdayEmily Duggins Ehling (Columbia, MO)David Marchant (St. Louis, MO)Julianna Bramstedt & Chloe Conway (Washington DC)Jonathan Pattiwael (San Marcos, TX)Maddy Bailey (St. Louis, MO)Issac Knuteson (Madison, WI)Abbi LeBaube and Zoe DeYoung (St. Louis, MO)Emily Haussler/RESILIENCE Dance Company (St. Louis, MO)Masterclass Weekend Lineup:Dale Ratcliff | Friday, July 10th | 5:00pm - 6:30pmKayliani Sood & Allison Smith | Saturday, July 11th | 12:00pm - 1:30pmJonathan Pattiwael | Saturday, July 11th | 3:00pm - 4:30pmDavid Marchant | Saturday, July 11th | 5pm - 6:30pmRegister Here: STLCDF Performance?: 07:00 PM - 07:30 PMLobby OpensInfo: Theater doors will open at approximately 7pm. It will be open seating so be sure to arrive early to select a seat. ?: 07:30 PM - 09:00 PMSt. Louis Contemporary Dance Festival PerformanceInfo: A dynamic evening performance showcasing work from local and out-of-state artists, RESILIENCE company members, and RDC's Choreographic Intensive students. ?: 09:00 PM - 10:00 PMInformal ReceptionInfo: Join the festival artists and dancers after the show for an informal reception in the Sunshine Lobby at COCA, accompanied by light snacks and drinks. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/st-louis/st-louis-contemporary-dance-festival/100001991292904682 - **Event Categories**: dance, festivals, art, entertainment, workshops, theatre - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes - Location: COCA — Center of Creative Arts - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 12.51, max: 39.19, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: St. Louis - **state**: MO - **country**: United States - **location**: COCA — Center of Creative Arts - **lat**: 38.6548664 - **long**: -90.31094449999999 - **full address**: COCA — Center of Creative Arts, 6880 Washington Avenue, St. Louis, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: St. Louis Contemporary Dance Festival - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/fe0d5b7a978ada3c642dd0a3d581153806455fd12e620d5726b56e1e5bc64837-rimg-w1200-h600-dc060504-gmir.jpg?v=1781076179 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is St. Louis Contemporary Dance Festival being held? - **A:** St. Louis Contemporary Dance Festival takes place on Fri, 10 Jul, 2026 at 07:30 pm to Sat, 11 Jul, 2026 at 10:00 pm at COCA — Center of Creative Arts, 6880 Washington Avenue, St. Louis, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing St. Louis Contemporary Dance Festival? - **A:** St. Louis Contemporary Dance Festival is organized by Resilience Dance Company. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** St. Louis Contemporary Dance Festival is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in St. Louis, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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