DANCE PERFORMANCE FESTIVAL

Saturday, January 16th, 2027 | 10 AM – 4 PM | The Apollo Civic Theatre, Martinsburg, WV

Free & Open entry to the Public

 

Experience an unforgettable day of dance, community, and creativity.

This family-friendly festival invites audiences of all ages to enjoy captivating performances, interactive activities, and vibrant local artistry—all in the heart of Martinsburg, WV.   

 

WHAT TO EXPECT

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• ADJUDICATED DANCE SHOWCASE

Enjoy a curated selection of high-quality works selected through a screening process to ensure artistic excellence.

 

• PERFORMER EXPERIENCE

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Each dancer receives one festival t-shirt with their first registration. If registering multiple dances, please select the "Additional Registration" option for extra entries. 

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Registration fee: 

• Solo $50

• Duet $85

• Trio $120

• Groups (4+ dancers): $150 base fee + $25 per additional dancer (ex. 5 dancers = $175)

• Additional Dance Registration 

  • Solo $25​

  • Duet $35

  • Trio $45

  • Groups (4+ dancers) $50

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Dancer registration fees include:

• Professional photography gallery 

• A festival shirt

• A unique platform to share your art with a live audience

• With wristband, dancers get discounts at select restaurants in Martinsburg, WV

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Performance Registration: OPEN ​

 

Important Information:

To maintain the quality and integrity of the festival, participants are required to email a video submission of the dance to be reviewed prior to acceptance.

Please note: Registration fees will only be collected after your submission has been accepted. All submissions are due Dec. 1st, 2026, and registration fees upon acceptance are due Jan. 1st, 2027 

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We look forward to celebrating your work on stage!

 

 

• COMMUNITY IMPACT

 

• All proceeds support ArteInMovimento Dance Company staff, guest artists and future festival programming.

• Local vendors & artisans will be featured, adding to the celebration of the arts.

• Restaurant partnerships will offer exclusive seating, themed specials, and more—uniting food, performance, and community spirit.

 

Join us for a powerful day where movement meets meaning, and community takes center stage.​