Break-IN Dance Fest

LIKE A GOOD PAIR OF BOOTS, GREAT CHOREOGRAPHY NEEDS BREAKING IN.

Break-In Dance Fest is the newest platform for bold, boundary-pushing dance in Texas. Presented by BOOT Dance Project, this festival is dedicated to showcasing innovative choreography that brings fresh voices to the forefront.

About the Festival:

Break-In Dance Fest, presented by BOOT Dance Project, is dedicated to supporting emerging Texas-based choreographers with limited opportunities to present their work. This festival will highlight fresh voices in dance, offering a platform for choreographers ready to share their artistry with new audiences.

Call for Choreographers:

📅 Important Dates

  • Applications Open: February 21, 2025

  • Application Deadline: April 4, 2025 (11:59 PM CST)

  • Artists Notified By: April 16, 2025

Tech/Dress Rehearsal: August 6, 2025

Performance: August 7, 2025

Applications are open to emerging Texas-based choreographers of all styles and backgrounds. Selected artists will have the opportunity to perform in Houston and connect with a community that values dance.

For Audiences:

Experience dance performances in an intimate setting. Break-In Dance Fest invites you to witness the next generation of choreographers as they push the boundaries of choreography. Stay tuned for ticket information and event details.

Get Involved:

Want to support Break-In Dance Fest? Whether you’re interested in sponsoring, volunteering, or spreading the word, we’d love to have you on board. Your support helps us create opportunities for artists and bring innovative dance to Houston.

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Contribute to

By donating to this fund, you are directly investing in the success of Break-In Dance Fest and the artists who make it possible. Your support helps us create a space where bold, new dance works can take shape and thrive.

Break-In Dance Fest Fund

Break-In Dance Fest is dedicated to presenting fresh, innovative choreography and creating a platform for dance artists to showcase their work in Houston. This fund directly supports the production of the festival, ensuring that artists receive the resources they need to bring their work to the stage.

Contributions to the Break-In Dance Fest Fund will be used exclusively for festival expenses, including:

  • Venue rental and production costs

  • Artist stipends and performance fees

  • Technical support (lighting, sound, stage management)

  • Marketing and audience outreach

  • Photography & Videography

  • & More!

    By donating to this fund, you are directly investing in the success of Break-In Dance Fest and the artists who make it possible. Your support helps us create a space where bold, new dance works can take shape and thrive.