Dance Festival for a Cause

Name: Dance Festival for a Cause
Start: 2026-02-07T13:00:00
End: 2026-02-07T13:00:00
Location: Madison College-Truax, Mitby Theater

Feb 7, 2026 1:00 PM

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Madison College-Truax, Mitby Theater 1701 Wright St., Madison, Wisconsin 53704

December 4, 2025

6:02 PM

Painted Turtle Productions

Veracity Dance Project's Sophia Meyer at the 2024 Dance Festival For a Cause.

Dance training is expensive; Dance Festival for a Cause is built to help local families in need sail over that financial hurdle, with participation fees earmarked for Madison Contemporary Dance scholarships. The weekend includes performances each day at 1 p.m., open to the public; the mornings offer master classes for dancers, and an afternoon networking fair (starting at noon) featuring companies, services, and opportunities all in one place. Find more info at madisoncontemporarydance.com.

media release: Madison Contemporary Dance, a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing accessible artistic experiences and fostering community, invites you to its fourth Dance Festival for a Cause. This inspiring event highlights the transformative power of dance while supporting underserved children in their pursuit of dance education.

Dance Festival for a Cause

Learn, Perform, Network

Mitby Theater at Madison College, 1701 Wright St, Madison, WI 53704

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Event Schedule: Saturday, February 7, and Sunday, February 8

9 AM–12 PM: Master Classes

12 PM–5 PM: Networking Fair

1 PM–6 PM: Performances

6 PM: Scholarship Awards

Highlights:

Free Admission for Audiences: Enjoy captivating student and professional dance group performances.

Affordable Master Classes: Only $25 per dancer per class. Financial assistance is available with promo code SUPPORT25 (Register here by 1/15).

Networking Fair: Professional groups and services for dancers are encouraged to register for a free booth (Register here) and showcase their contributions to the dance community.

This two-day festival offers an opportunity to learn from accomplished instructors, build connections within the dance world, and celebrate the talents of performers—all while raising funds to provide training for underserved children passionate about dance.