Every summer, leading and rising choreographers, composers, companies, dancers, and musicians all come together at the Vail Dance Festival in Colorado. Directed by Damian Woetzel, the festival features a mosaic of offerings, including NOW: Premieres, an evening of new works; an expansive roster of international stars and emerging talents taking on new artistic challenges; and the UpClose series, exploring aspects of dance in a rehearsal style format. The festival also spotlights community initiatives such as Celebrate The Beat, a free dance education program for local children affiliated with the National Dance Institute. Join Woetzel as he moderates a program that blends performance highlights danced by festival artists, with behind-the-scenes insights into what goes into creating the festival each year.

Leadership support for this Works & Process program is provided by Jeff and Susan Campbell.

Roman Mejia and Damian Woetzel at Vail Dance Festival. Photo: Christopher Duggan