Project Dance Houston 2026

Project Dance Houston is a three-day event happening March 13-15, 2026. The event includes an Open Air Dance Performance Concert, Master Dance Classes, an Industry Expo, Inspirational Meetings, optional auditions for area professional dance companies, networking, and complimentary goody bags. To date, Project Dance has hosted events in over 20 major cities around the world including London, Singapore, Hong Kong, Manila, Sydney, Toronto, New York, Los Angeles, and many more!

Houston has a vibrant and growing dance community with many styles, cultures, and different groups of people. We are excited about the joy and hope this event will bring to the city and the opportunity to knit the dance community here together even more.

To see the heart of Project Dance view our PROMO VIDEO.

While the weekend is designed to give participants the opportunity to perform and take master dance classes from professionals across the country, Project Dance also strives to inspire dancers as artists and individuals. Some of the activities over the weekend focus on the intersection of faith and art. While these inspirational events are optional, we enjoy celebrating those deeply held beliefs that art is a gift to be enjoyed and pursued.

Project Dance is not a convention or competition but rather a life-changing experience for dancers who desire to PERFORM WITH INTEGRITY TO INSPIRE. Our goal is to equip and encourage dancers as they seek their calling in the world of dance as well as offer them a true inside look at life as a professional dancer. We would love to have you there as a part of the event!

This three day event gathers professional, pre-professional and aspiring dancers for training, performances and networking. The weekend is centered around an all day open air dance concert that is free to the public featuring local and international dance artistry in ballet, jazz, modern, hip hop and tap. Dancers gather with a common vision: to bring hope and healing through the universal language of dance.

You will receive updated information and details for the event via email as it approaches. You may also visit our website to receive updated information leading up to the event. Every event offers a Facebook page where you can learn more about the upcoming event and see who may be teaching and attending.

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Learn the World Tour Group Dance! A flash-mob style energetic dance that will be performed at every Project Dance event around the world this year! A few weeks before your event, you will receive an email with instructional videos and the music file to learn the Group Dance. When you arrive at Check-in on Friday, there will be a review session to finalize timing, counts, etc. Join all the other participants in every PD city in learning this flash-mob style dance, and then perform it throughout the day during our Open Air Dance Concert on Saturday.

Kicking off our weekend is Project Dance Live, an evening of area professional companies performing their latest works, free give-aways, and a Q&A interview panel of top dance artists and choreographers who are out there making a career of dance. See performances from some of the professional companies and universities who will be holding auditions for their programs during master classes on Sunday.

Closing out the night is an optional Creative Embodied Prayer Session for the city of Houston and the Open Air Concert the next day. All are welcome to attend.

Our open air stage will be set in the heart of Houston and will take place on Saturday, March 14th from 11:00am-5:00pm. A Google Form will go out to all directors and individual performers with details on how to submit works. You may submit as many pieces as you like, however depending on time, not all of them may be included in the concert. You will recieve a final show order on Friday, March 13th.

Our Sunday master classes will be held at West University Dance Centre. A few weeks prior to our event you will receive a Google Form to sign up for your desired classes. We will be offering around 16 classes to choose from in various levels and dance genres, including ballet, Graham technique, Horton technique, jazz, contemporary, improvisation, choreography, dancer mental & physical health workshops, and more.

This year, Project Dance Houston is excited to be holding optional auditions for several professional dance companies, university programs, dance intensives, scholarships, and other educational opportunities. Held during our Master Class Series by class observation, participants may sign up to audition for one or all of the various programs that they are interested in pursuing on Friday at Check-in. Be prepared to fill out audition forms and submit headshots if requested by each organization. Some of the organizations offering auditions this year include: Ad Deum Dance Company & Mentorship Program, Ad Deum Summer Dance Intensive, Belhaven University, University of St. Thomas, Open Sky Arts Collective & Internship Program, Palm Beach Atlantic University, and more to come. No extra audition fees, and the convenience of auditioning for multiple programs at once!

Dancers may register as an individual/soloist participant. You may submit solo work for the outdoor concert performance and learn the World Tour Group Dance that is performed throughout the event. Solos are allowed at the discretion of our stage managers and not all solos are selected for the performance.

11th Registrant Free:

For every 10 registered dancers, 1 free registration can be accessed by selecting the ticket labeled 11th/22nd free.

Group Directors:

(Please note: all company directors, teachers, studio owners, or group organizers will be referred to as “directors” going forward).

Directors who plan to participate (attend Friday’s events, observe/take Sunday classes and/or perform on Saturday) should consider themselves a registered participant and should pay the full registration fee. Directors who are traveling with a group but not participating (only ensuring that their dancers arrive at all events) will be exempt from the registration fee. This exemption will only be offered to 1 director per group. Other teachers and directors within the group should register for the entire event. Each attending dancer is required to register online.

What does the registration include?

Registration includes attendance for all weekend events including the Check-in, Project Dance Expo, Project Dance Live Show, Outdoor Dance Concert Performance, Inspirational Gatherings (optional), World Tour Group Dance Instruction, Master Classes and Audition Opportunities, and the Official Event T-shirt. Upon registration, you will receive an email notification. Specific details for each event will be sent to participants via email. Registration does NOT include hotels, travel, or food.

How do I submit my dance piece(s) for review?

After registration, all directors and soloists will be sent an email with instructions to submit your pieces. Dancers that are part of a group/studio/company will not need to submit anything.

What is your cancellation policy?

If a participant is unable to attend Project Dance after registering, for any reason, ½ of the registration fee will be returned to that participant following the date of the said event.

Is there an age limit?

There is no age limit; however, the general focus of our event is for the dancer seeking to pursue a dance career. We recognize that some groups and companies have varied ages. We ask that young dancers be chaperoned appropriately.

Can chaperones/family members come to all the events?

As a registered participant, you will be notified of the policy in place for the city you are attending. When space allows, we do open the doors to those who have traveled with a dancer. If a family member or chaperone wants to ensure that they are able to attend all events, they are welcome to register for the entire event as we cannot guarantee space for them other than viewing the free outdoor dance concert. In Houston, we do NOT have room for extra family members or chaperones who are not registered to attend our Friday evening event.

The "Non-participating Director/Chaperone" ticket is for the chaperones that want to attend Friday night, and/or observe master classes through the window on Sunday. This covers the cost of admission and a Project Dance T-shirt.

Is there a pro-rated fee if I can only attend part of the event?

There are no pro-rated fees available for Project Dance events. Participants unable to attend portions of the event are required to fully register.

What are the deadlines to register?

All registration deadlines will be announced on our website's individual city pages: www.projectdance.com We offer an early bird rate and a standard rate.

What payment methods are available?

Secure online payments are accepted. Keep in mind that the only method of payment accepted for participants living outside the US will be credit card payments. (No international checks/money orders)

If you choose to pay by check, choose that as your payment option when you register online.

Please make checks payable to "Project Dance." Include the event's city and the registrant's name in the memo line (i.e. WPB - Sarah Smith). If you are paying for multiple registrants, please include the event's city and number of registrations in the memo line (i.e. Houston - 5 dancers). Please include separately the full names and emails of all registered dancers with the check.

Send checks to:

Project Dance

276-H Watauga Village Dr Ste 139,

Boone, NC 28607

Who can I contact with additional questions?

Please email [email protected]

Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?

No, you do not need to bring a printed ticket. We will check you in by name.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Houston Metropolitan Dance Center, 4916 Main Street, Houston, United States

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