Lake Tahoe Dance Collective Announces 14th Annual Dance Festival Lineup

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The multi-venue festival in North Lake Tahoe will feature Daniel Ulbricht, Taylor Stanley, and Melody Mennite.

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Lake Tahoe Dance Collective is delighted to present the 14th Annual Lake Tahoe Dance Festival from July 21-24, 2026, featuring artists from New York City Ballet, American Ballet Theatre, Broadway, Boston Ballet, Houston Ballet, and more. An opening night gala in Incline Village marks the beginning of the Festival, followed by Kings Beach Community Night, Tahoe City Community Night, and a closing night gala in William B. Layton Park.

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With a mission to present the finest quality professional dance and dance instruction in North Lake Tahoe, Christin Hanna and Constantine Baecher started The Lake Tahoe Dance Festival in 2013, now in its second decade. Lake Tahoe Dance commissions new works, preserves the legacy of rarely seen classics and fan favorites, while offering the highest caliber artists a creative platform.

Artists featured at the 2026 Lake Tahoe Dance Festival include Sierra Armstrong and Andrew Robare (American Ballet Theatre); Lia Cirio and Paul Craig (Boston Ballet); Adrian Danchig-Waring, Taylor Stanley, Indiana Woodward, and Daniel Ulbricht (New York City Ballet); Stephen Hanna (New York City Ballet/Broadway); and Melody Mennite (Houston Ballet).

Dancers: Sierra Armstrong & Andrew Robare

This delicately nuanced pas de deux is a reflection on love and the bittersweet beauty of the passing of life. As Summer drifts into Autumn we are reminded of the many seasons of our own lives, and how the melancholic beauty of falling blossoms and fading leaves can be seen as a greater metaphor of the infinite nature of life itself.

Dancers: Stephen Hanna & Melody Mennite

Shadow Lovers is choreographed by Annabelle Lopez Ochoa and set to music by Henry Purcell, with costumes by Mark Zappone. The work explores themes of loss and grief, tracing how the absence of a loved one endures even as grief itself evolves over time, revealing a shifting emotional landscape shaped by memory and presence.

Dancers: Indiana Woodward & Daniel Ulbricht

Choreographed by George Balanchine as part of his landmark 1967 ballet Jewels, Rubies is set to the electrifying score of Igor Stravinsky and embodies a bold, distinctly American energy-playful, jazzy, and sharply modern. At its center, the pas de deux captures this spirit with virtuosic technique and syncopated musicality, blending classical precision with a flirtatious, offbeat edge. Created for iconic dancers such as Patricia McBride and Edward Villella, it offers a dynamic portrait of partnership that is both dazzling and delightfully irreverent.

Dancer: Kristina Berger

Premiered in 1950 in Los Angeles, Sarong Paramaribo is a striking solo by Lester Horton set to music by Les Baxter. Performed here by Kristina Berger, the only remaining artist from this direct lineage, the work continues through her stewardship as it has been passed down by earlier generations of influential dance artists. The costume, reconstructed from the original design by Donald Martin, reflects this lineage and preserves a key visual element of the ballet's history.

Dancers: Lia Cirio & Paul Craig

An excerpt from Herman Schmerman highlights the distinctive voice of William Forsythe, whose innovative approach to choreography has expanded the boundaries of classical ballet. The work reflects his signature style, combining technically demanding movement with a sense of energy, wit, and playfulness. The ballet is set to "Herman Schmerman" by Thom Willems and is punctuated with dancers in vibrant yellow Versace costumes.

"I first heard that phrase ['Herman Schmerman'] used by Steve Martin in the film Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid. I think it's a lovely title that means nothing. The ballet means nothing, too. It's a piece about dancing that will be a lot of fun. It's just...talented dancers dancing around-and that's good, isn't it?"

-William Forsythe

Dancers: Taylor Stanley & Indiana Woodward

The Apollo pas de deux is an iconic, neoclassical duet choreographed by George Balanchine in 1928, set to Igor Stravinsky's score. It features Apollo and the muse of dance, Terpsichore, in a "conversation" known for its intricate, mirrored movements and a famous "swimming" lift, showcasing a young god's discovery of art and love.

Artists: Sage Romero, Caitlin, and Kaelene

AkaMya Culture Group Artists Sage Romero, Caitlin Ashmore, and Kaelene Ashmore will share hoop dance and songs in honor and respect of the WaSheShuItDeh place and people. Their offering is shared in recognition of this land and its ancestors, with the intention of opening the space in a good way.

"Thank you, Christin Hanna and Constantine Baecher, for founding this festival of living dance history, and keeping going. You are keepers of humanity and hope." - Fjord Review

Tuesday, July 21, 2026 at 5pm at Private Residence, Incline Village

Celebrate the 14th Annual Lake Tahoe Dance Festival at the Opening Night Benefit in Incline Village-an elegant lakeside evening featuring a live performance, abundant wine, and plentiful hors d'oeuvres by celebrated chef Alex Tolger, with opportunities to support this beloved nonprofit organization. Seating provided.

Wednesday, July 22, 2026 at 6pm at Kings Beach State Recreation Area

Lake Tahoe Dance Festival believes strongly in making sure that the finest in dance is accessible to the whole community. Join Community Night in Kings Beach, where all tickets are just $35!

Thursday, July 23, 2025 at 6pm at William B. Layton Park, Tahoe City

Bring your friends & family, a picnic blanket or chair, and enjoy this evening of dance and community in Tahoe City, tickets only $35!

Friday, July 24, 2026 at 6pm at William B. Layton Park

The Lake Tahoe Dance Festival's Closing Night Gala celebrates bringing the finest in Dance to the shore of Lake Tahoe! Artists from New York City Ballet, Broadway, Boston Ballet and more grace the stage following the pre-performance reception with food, wine, and silent auction. In addition to our stage performance, artists from AkaMya Culture Group will share native dances of celebration and community on the shore of Lake Tahoe.

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