Roxey Ballet will host the third annual River Dance Festival Aug. 16-18 at Mill Ballet in New Hope, featuring more than 20 choreographers and 75 dancers from across the nation.
The mission of the festival is to give artists a platform to present their work showcasing a variety of talent featuring artists from every artistic background and select works based on a variety of styles.
The company is proud to be hosting artists of diverse backgrounds, providing the opportunity to influence the dance landscape and cultivate voices for around the country.
“I’m delighted to be able to offer this opportunity to both choreographers, dancers, community and the viewing public,” said Artistic Director Mark Roxey. “A festival of this scale is a unique experience, with three days of performances featuring over 20 choreographers. We are thrilled to welcome these talented artists to the Delaware River towns community to share their voices through dance on diverse topics.”
Tickets to see the works of the many talented voices are available now. Students from the Mill Ballet School’s three-week Choreographic Workshop will also be featured with new choreography created specifically for the festival.
The River Dance Festival takes place Friday, Aug. 16 at 7 p.m.; Saturday, Aug. 17 at 4 p.m.; and Sunday, Aug. 19 at 3 p.m.
Tickets are available for in-person and virtual viewing. Visit roxeyballet.org/riverdancefestival. Mill Ballet is located at 46 N. Sugan Road, New Hope. Tickets for the festival are $30 each.
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