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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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:
• Pre-Professional Intensive •
• Professional-Level Intensive •
• Open-Level Adult Series •
• 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 & UPDATES
(as of May 16, 2026):
• Class Lineup is LIVE!
(see below) •
• Performance Lineup is LIVE!
(see below) •
• Class Registration is LIVE!
(see below) •
• Show Tickets go live within the next 3-days!
(Limited Seating. Be Ready!) •
ℹ️ For up-to-date information, follow us on socials,
instagram.com/connectxionsdancefestival
and on this website:
EastSidePerformingArts.com/ctxdf
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Let’s CONNECT, support each other, and celebrate Texas dance together.
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CTXDF SUMMER INTENSIVE SCHEDULE
(Professional, Pre-Professional, and Open Levels !)
Tap the preview image below to view the full schedule, or tap this link
Register for PRO-Level classes here
Register for Pre-Pro-Level classes here
Register for Open-Level classes here
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CTXDF PERFORMANCE LINEUP
Friday June 5, 2026
Brielle Tripke
Temple of Fine Arts Texas
UTRGV Dance Ensemble
Worm Regards
Mia Moi
Brenna Mulligan
Ballet Texas
Spaces of Fontana
ADC RDC
Mira Cook
Red Nightfall Dance Theatre
Saturday June 6, 2026
BHumn Arts Ensemble
Revision Dance Company
ESPA PTP
Allysen Hooks Projects
Jami Robben
ATMA Moves
Elements Academy of Dance
Dance Waterloo
Hannah Christian
Early Era Collective
Ventana Ballet