Indy Dance Festival

Sunday, Jul 20, 2025 at 10:00am

Lilly Hall 328
4600 Sunset Avenue

MOVE AND BE MOVED

Celebrate ALL that Indy dance is.

Join us for masterclasses, panel discussions, social events & two fantastic evening performances.

Festival Schedule

All classes & panels are held in Butler’s Lilly Hall 3rd floor (4741 Clarendon Rd)

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

Sunday 20th

10:00am – 11:00am

Community Class – FREE

Ballet & Dance for 50+

Ballet and Dance for 50+, in conjunction with Dance Every Journey, is designed to promote well-being while learning and discovering, in a calm and pleasant atmosphere. Suitable for experienced and novices, this all-standing class includes barre work and standing center with helpful modifications to keep you dancing through your lifetime. Dance shoes or socks, wear comfortable clothing you can move in.

11:15am – 12:30pm

Ballet

Sean Aaron Carmon

Level: Intermediate/Advanced

This class will focus on developing proper classical technique through barre and center exercises, emphasizing alignment, strength, flexibility and musicality. Students will refine their skills with combinations that challenge coordination and artistry.

Musical Theatre

Doug King

Level: Intermediate/Advanced

This class will start with a broadway jazz warm up, dance improv and a fast upbeat dance to Too Darn Hot from Kiss Me, Kate.

12:30pm – 1:30pm

Lunch & Learn Panel Discussion – FREE

Honoring Legacy: Words from our elders

Making time and space to listen to those whose shoulders we stand on – bring your lunch and join the conversation!

2:30pm – 1:30pm

Community Class – FREE

Kids Dance Outreach Workshop (ages 8-12)

Join us for a one-time, fun-filled introductory class designed especially for children ages 8–12! This special session offers a taste of KDO’s exciting Program, where live music, accessible movement, and unique teaching methods come together to inspire every child—no experience needed. Come experience the joy of dance and see what KDO is all about!

Sneakers or tennis shoes and comfortable, easy-to-move-in clothing are recommended.

1:45am – 3:00pm

Conceptual Breakin

Phil Phree

Level: Intermediate

This class will focus on a combination of Breakin foundation and individualized movement styles. The wide array of patterns, concepts, floor work movements, athleticism, and musical interpretations present in Breakin can be used to enhance any dancer’s repertoire of movement.

Tap

Justin M. Lewis

Level: Intermediate/Advanced

Learn tap dancing technique, performance and a combination!

Bring your own tap board if you have one (not required)

3:15pm – 4:30pm

Waving

King Koi Roi

Level: Open Level

No experience necessary! Mastering the art of waving will enhance your body control and elevate your dance repertoire with captivating, illusionary movements.

Saucy Stilettos

Lalah Ayan

Level: Open Level

A confidence-boosting heels class that blends sensual movement, feminine energy, and beginner-friendly choreography. Come feel sexy, strong, and saucy while building technique, stage presence, and self-expression.

Performance Linuep

Sunday 20th - 6pm

Expressenz Tap Company (Youth Opener)

Indianapolis Ballet

Kenyettá Dance Company

Laya Bharatanatyam

WWR Creations

31SVN Crew

Kent De Spain & Leslie Dworkin

Jus10Dance Co

7 to Smoke Street Dance Battle:

Sockie, Skrypture, Phree, Nimbus, D Static, Evilynn, Stacks, London Bridges

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