Wake Forest Dance Festival facts for kids

The Wake Forest Dance Festival is a fun yearly event in Wake Forest, North Carolina. It's a public arts festival that celebrates dance. Many people come to watch amazing dancers perform.

About the Festival

This festival happens once a year in the autumn. It takes place at E. Carroll Joyner Park in Wake Forest. The best part is that it's completely free for everyone to enjoy!

Who Performs?

The festival brings together many talented dancers. You can see professional dancers from all over the world. Local dancers and choreographers also perform. Even students from local dance schools get to show their skills.

The festival was started in 2017 by Masha Dashkina Maddux. She used to be a main dancer with the famous Martha Graham Dance Company.

Past Performances

Over the years, many great dance groups have performed at the festival. Some of these include:

• The UNCG School of Dance
• Carolina Ballet
• Gaspard & Dancers
• The Paul Taylor Dance Company

Scholarships for Dancers

The festival also helps young dancers. It gives scholarships to students who perform at the event. This helps them continue their dance education.