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It’s a beautiful day for dance! The 12th annual It’s a beautiful day for dance! The 12th annual Hudson Valley Dance Festival is about to begin. #HVDance
Did you know? 🍂 Every ticket purchased to #HVDa Did you know? 🍂 Every ticket purchased to #HVDance (now sold out) makes a lifesaving difference, funding 18 organizations in the Hudson Valley – and over 450 more around the country – providing meals and medication.
An excerpt from kNoname Artist/Roderick George’s An excerpt from kNoname Artist/Roderick George’s "Venom" explored the lasting impact of the HIV/AIDS epidemic at last year's #HVDance, reflecting on the silencing and isolation that permeates the LGBTQ+ community.

Nazear Brown (@nazearbrown) and Nouhoum Koita's (@nouhkoit) tender balletic moments and supportive physicality shared their emotional connection and vulnerability.

World-class dance returns to the Hudson Valley this Saturday, October 11. The 5 pm performance is SOLD OUT, but limited 2 pm tickets remain at our 🔗 in bio.
Last year, @parsonsdance closed Hudson Valley Danc Last year, @parsonsdance closed Hudson Valley Dance Festival with an excerpt from the joyous "Whirlaway," an uplifting ode to New Orleans created by David Parsons.

This year, Parsons Dance returns with two new works by David Parsons and Courtney Balenciaga Washington.

Tickets are nearly sold out for next weekend's #HVDance – get them (while you can) at our link in bio.
From studio to stage! 🍂 Khori Petinaud brough From studio to stage! 🍂 

Khori Petinaud brought the world premiere of @sillybillygriffin’s "On Broadway" to last year's Hudson Valley Dance Festival, exploring the contrast between the glamor of a career in theater and the disillusionment that can seep in when the curtain falls.

See more new works at this year's #HVDance on Saturday, October 11. Link in bio for details.
Just in! More artists added to this year’s Hudso Just in! More artists added to this year’s Hudson Valley Dance Festival lineup, including:

🍂 American Ballet Theatre Studio Company (@abtstudioco) presenting Yannick Lebrun’s "Human," performed by rising star @kaylamak10
 
🍂 Leggy Bones Physical Theater founders Casey Howes and Jake Warren performing their acrobatic duet "Nocturne"
 
🍂 Parsons Dance (@parsonsdance) performing both a classic piece by founder David Parsons and a new work from visionary ballroom artist Courtney Balenciaga Washington
 
🍂 The Verdon Fosse Legacy (@verdonfosselegacy) reviving the legendary duet “Who’s Got the Pain?” from Broadway’s Damn Yankees

Link in bio for the full lineup. Prime tickets start at $125 and include a cocktail reception.
Cozy fall vibes 🤝 world-class dance We are jus Cozy fall vibes 🤝 world-class dance

We are just three weeks away from this year's Hudson Valley Dance Festival on Saturday, October 11.

Premium #HVDance tickets include an exclusive cocktail reception and dinner with the dancers. Patron tickets are $40 and are available now at our link in bio.
Broadway performer and choreographer Reed Luplau s Broadway performer and choreographer Reed Luplau shared the world premiere of "A Single Man" at this summer's #FIDance, a deeply personal work exploring loss, longing and the enduring, quiet power of hope.

Missed it the first time? See the encore performance at Hudson Valley Dance Festival on Saturday, October 11. Link in bio for tickets.
Just announced! The initial lineup of performers f Just announced! The initial lineup of performers for Hudson Valley Dance Festival, including:

🍂 @newchamberballet sharing "Mandragore," an entwined duet on pointe for two ballerinas, choreographed by the company’s founder and artist

🍂 @jonlehrerdance bringing its signature blend of modern and jazz to a stirring contemporary work

🍂 Broadway performer and choreographer @reedluplau sharing his deeply personal "A Single Man," which premiered this summer at #FIDance

🍂 Dancer and choreographer @dario_natarelli, seen in Broadway’s Illinoise, premiering a new tap piece set to Sammy Davis Jr.’s “Feeling Good”

Learn more at our link in bio.
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It’s a beautiful day for dance! The 12th annual It’s a beautiful day for dance! The 12th annual Hudson Valley Dance Festival is about to begin. #HVDance
Did you know? 🍂 Every ticket purchased to #HVDa Did you know? 🍂 Every ticket purchased to #HVDance (now sold out) makes a lifesaving difference, funding 18 organizations in the Hudson Valley – and over 450 more around the country – providing meals and medication.
An excerpt from kNoname Artist/Roderick George’s An excerpt from kNoname Artist/Roderick George’s "Venom" explored the lasting impact of the HIV/AIDS epidemic at last year's #HVDance, reflecting on the silencing and isolation that permeates the LGBTQ+ community.

Nazear Brown (@nazearbrown) and Nouhoum Koita's (@nouhkoit) tender balletic moments and supportive physicality shared their emotional connection and vulnerability.

World-class dance returns to the Hudson Valley this Saturday, October 11. The 5 pm performance is SOLD OUT, but limited 2 pm tickets remain at our 🔗 in bio.
Last year, @parsonsdance closed Hudson Valley Danc Last year, @parsonsdance closed Hudson Valley Dance Festival with an excerpt from the joyous "Whirlaway," an uplifting ode to New Orleans created by David Parsons.

This year, Parsons Dance returns with two new works by David Parsons and Courtney Balenciaga Washington.

Tickets are nearly sold out for next weekend's #HVDance – get them (while you can) at our link in bio.
From studio to stage! 🍂 Khori Petinaud brough From studio to stage! 🍂 

Khori Petinaud brought the world premiere of @sillybillygriffin’s "On Broadway" to last year's Hudson Valley Dance Festival, exploring the contrast between the glamor of a career in theater and the disillusionment that can seep in when the curtain falls.

See more new works at this year's #HVDance on Saturday, October 11. Link in bio for details.
Just in! More artists added to this year’s Hudso Just in! More artists added to this year’s Hudson Valley Dance Festival lineup, including:

🍂 American Ballet Theatre Studio Company (@abtstudioco) presenting Yannick Lebrun’s "Human," performed by rising star @kaylamak10
 
🍂 Leggy Bones Physical Theater founders Casey Howes and Jake Warren performing their acrobatic duet "Nocturne"
 
🍂 Parsons Dance (@parsonsdance) performing both a classic piece by founder David Parsons and a new work from visionary ballroom artist Courtney Balenciaga Washington
 
🍂 The Verdon Fosse Legacy (@verdonfosselegacy) reviving the legendary duet “Who’s Got the Pain?” from Broadway’s Damn Yankees

Link in bio for the full lineup. Prime tickets start at $125 and include a cocktail reception.
Cozy fall vibes 🤝 world-class dance We are jus Cozy fall vibes 🤝 world-class dance

We are just three weeks away from this year's Hudson Valley Dance Festival on Saturday, October 11.

Premium #HVDance tickets include an exclusive cocktail reception and dinner with the dancers. Patron tickets are $40 and are available now at our link in bio.
Broadway performer and choreographer Reed Luplau s Broadway performer and choreographer Reed Luplau shared the world premiere of "A Single Man" at this summer's #FIDance, a deeply personal work exploring loss, longing and the enduring, quiet power of hope.

Missed it the first time? See the encore performance at Hudson Valley Dance Festival on Saturday, October 11. Link in bio for tickets.
Just announced! The initial lineup of performers f Just announced! The initial lineup of performers for Hudson Valley Dance Festival, including:

🍂 @newchamberballet sharing "Mandragore," an entwined duet on pointe for two ballerinas, choreographed by the company’s founder and artist

🍂 @jonlehrerdance bringing its signature blend of modern and jazz to a stirring contemporary work

🍂 Broadway performer and choreographer @reedluplau sharing his deeply personal "A Single Man," which premiered this summer at #FIDance

🍂 Dancer and choreographer @dario_natarelli, seen in Broadway’s Illinoise, premiering a new tap piece set to Sammy Davis Jr.’s “Feeling Good”

Learn more at our link in bio.
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Hudson Valley Dance Festival 2025
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