Welcome to
Connec(TX)ions Dance Festival!
Connec(TX)ions Dance Festival (CTXDF), hosted by East Side Performing Arts, is a week long celebration of professional dance performance and training in Texas (June 1-6, 2026).
CTXDF offers a six-day intensive workshop for Pre-Professional, Professional, and Adult-Beginner dancers, culminating with two nights of performances by Texas-based dance companies.
We invite you to join us as we CONNECT, support other artists, and grow together in this immersive dance workshop and performance experience.
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C O N N E C ( T X ) I O N S D A N C E F E S T I V A L 2 0 2 6 !
East Side Performing Arts (ESPA) is thrilled to host the fourth annual Connec(TX)ions Dance Festival (CTXDF) — a weeklong celebration of movement, artistry, and community!
The mission of ESPA is to provide affordable and accessible rehearsal and performance space for Austin performing artists. CTXDF offers a six-day intensive workshop for Pre-Professional & Professional dancers, culminating with two nights of performances by Texas-based dance companies.
🪁 What:
• Connec(TX)ions Dance Festival •
📆 When:
• June 1-6, 2026 •
📍 Where:
• The BRAND NEW East Side Performing Arts (ESPA) at 979 Springdale Road, Austin, Texas •
💃🏽 Offerings:
• 6-day Pre-Professional Intensive (June 1-6) •
• 6-day Professional Intensive (June 1-6) •
• 6-day Beginner Adult Series (June 1-6) •
• 2 days of Performances by Texas-based Dance Companies (June 5 & 6) •
Drop-ins, single-class passes, full-day passes, full-week passes, and work-trade passes available!
⌛ Timeline:
• Applications for CTXDF 2026 will open in Fall 2025, due by January 2026! •
• Class Registration & Class Schedule will open in Spring 2026! •
• Tickets to the CTXDF Performances will go live in Spring 2026! •
ℹ️ For up-to-date information, follow us on socials, and our website:
www.eastsideperformingarts.com/ctxdf
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Let’s CONNECT, support each other, and celebrate Texas dance together.
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