Ballet Hispánico New York
Ballet Hispánico New York
Date: Saturday, Nov 14, 2026at 7:30 pm
Location: Touhill Performing Arts Center
As the nation’s leading American Latino dance company, the iconic Ballet Hispánico New York returns to captivate St. Louis audiences after nearly 25 years. The evening of performances will honor Latina women shaping the future of contemporary dance with Women in Motion, showcasing three powerful choreographic voices from across the Americas. Led by Artistic Director and CEO Eduardo Vilaro, Ballet Hispánico New York has been recognized by the Ford Foundation as one of America’s Cultural Treasures while performing on the world’s most prestigious stages. Join us in celebrating one of America’s finest dance companies with Ballet Hispánico New York.
RUBBERBAND
PHOTO BY Michael Slobodian
Date: Saturday, Feb 27, 2027 at 7:30 pm
Location: Touhill Performing Arts Center
RUBBERBAND, one of Canada’s most exciting and original contemporary dance companies, makes its Dance St. Louis debut. For over twenty years, RUBBERBAND, based in Montréal, Quebec, has been creating and developing its own style, the RUBBERBAND Method – an electrifying vocabulary combining the energy of hip-hop, the refinement of classical ballet, and the angular quality of contemporary dance. A classically trained dancer with Twyla Tharp and Les Grands Ballets Canadiens, RUBBERBAND’s Artistic Director and Choreographer Victor Quijada presents Vic’s Mix, a collection of “Greatest Hits” of Quijada’s work and set to a score of favorites by iconic composers – Vivaldi, Bach, and Prokofiev, among others. Don’t miss this international sensation of dance that has invigorated the Quebec dance scene since 2002 and from the stages around the world.
Parsons Dance
PHOTO BY RACHEL NEVILLE
Date: Saturday, April 10, 2027 at 7:30 pm
Location: Touhill Performing Arts Center
After a 22-year absence, Parsons Dance returns to the Gateway City! Be swept away by this internationally renowned contemporary American dance company known for its high-energy athleticism and joyous style. Founded in 1987, Parsons Dance’s bold ensemble work, dynamic movement, and breathtaking technique have solidified its status as a leading force in contemporary American dance, captivating audiences around the globe in 30 countries and on five continents. Heralded by The New York Times as “one of the great movers of modern dance,” stunning works like the iconic Caught exemplify Parsons Dance’s innovation and huge audience appeal. David Parsons’ vast body of work includes commissions with New York City Ballet, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, and American Ballet Theatre, to name a few.
SPRING TO DANCE® Festival 2027
VISCERAL DANCE CHICAGO. PHOTO BY TODD ROSENBERG.
Date: Friday & Saturday, May 28 & 29, 2027 | Doors open at 5:30 pm
Location: Touhill Performing Arts Center
YOUR PASSPORT TO DANCE FROM ACROSS AMERICA
The much-awaited 20th anniversary celebration of the SPRING TO DANCE® Festival, presented by the WHITAKER FOUNDATION, will be an unforgettable curated weekend of mesmerizing performances. The festival over the years has evolved into an iconic platform and esteemed event since its inception, packed with legendary and iconic dance companies, special moments and new discoveries that attract internationally renowned dancers, emerging companies, and festival patrons from across America. Some have graced magazine covers while others are companies dance audiences have followed for decades. Get ready to be enthralled by breathtaking choreography and stunning artistry that will leave you spellbound. SPRING TO DANCE is not just an event; it’s an immersive experience that has elevated Dance St. Louis as the region’s GATEWAY TO WORLD DANCE®.
