Newport Contemporary Ballet presents the Newport Dance Festival on its festival stage on the lawn of the Great Friends Meeting House, 21 Farewell St. in Newport, RI. Each evening the performance features a unique lineup of dances drawn on the talent, artistry, and unique styles of the festival’s four visiting dance companies, and Newport’s resident Newport Contemporary Ballet.

Patrons are encouraged to arrive early. Guests are invited to bring their own picnic, blankets and lawn chairs to enjoy world class dance in an outdoor, social setting.

2025 Newport Dance Festival performance roster of artists:

In addition to Newport Contemporary Ballet, this year’s roster includes:

New English Ballet Theatre – London, England

Tom Gold Dance – New York City, NY

NSquared Dance – Manchester, NH

East Coast Contemporary Ballet – Norwalk, CT 

Shura Baryshnikov and Sarah Konner – Providence, RI

Schedule Of Events:

July 19,2025

7- 7:30pm

Pre-show Musicians - Elizabeth Beisel & Eoin Egan

Community Classes

During the Newport Dance Festival, you can join in the dancing too!

10:00 – 11:00 am, Gyrotonic Workshop with Katie Moorhead

11:30-12:30 pm, Summer Fling! Dance Workshop with Rachel Balaban

Tickets

Lawn Seating: $40; Kids 12 & Under: $20

Reserved Seating: $50; Kids 12 & Under: $30

Lawn Flex Pass: $200 (6 tickets to any show)

Reserved Flex Pass: $250 (6 tickets to any show)

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