Farmington Valley Dance Festival
New England Ballet Theatre is proud to announce the inaugural Farmington Valley Dance Festival
on Saturday, August 15, 2026 at
99 Thompson Road in Avon, Connecticut.
(Rain date: Sunday, August 16)
This exciting new community event will feature a full day of outdoor dance classes, workshops, and performances, all completely FREE and open to the public.
Bring your lawn chairs, blankets, and picnics, or purchase food and beverage from or vendors, and join us for a day all about dance!
Meet the 2026 Performers
Burns Kowalski
A featured highlight of the festival will be original pieces created during The School of NEBT’s Choreography Intensive. These young dancers will premiere new works developed over two immersive weeks of training, rehearsals, and collaboration.
Full Festival Lineup Coming Soon
Festival Artisans
The Farmington Valley Dance Festival is seeking local artisans, makers, small businesses, nonprofits, and community organizations to be part of our inaugural festival. This free, family-friendly event will bring together dance performances, interactive classes, workshops, food, and community activities for audiences of all ages.
Vendor spaces are 10' x 10' and available for a $35 participation fee. Applications are juried to ensure a diverse and engaging marketplace. We encourage artists, handcrafted goods vendors, and community organizations to apply and help us create a vibrant festival experience in the heart of the Farmington Valley.
Applications are due by Friday, July 31, 2026.
Volunteer
Help bring the inaugural Farmington Valley Dance Festival to life! We're looking for enthusiastic volunteers to join us as we welcome community members for a day of dance, creativity, and family fun.
Volunteer opportunities include:
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Festival Assembly Crew (Friday): Help set up tents, signage, activity areas, and festival spaces.
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Security & Information Team: Welcome guests, assist with way-finding, and help ensure a safe, enjoyable festival experience.
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Table & Activity Helpers: Assist with children's activities, information tables, and vendor support.
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Cashiers: Help staff festival merchandise, raffle, or activity stations.
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Festival Tear Down Crew (Sunday): Help pack up equipment and restore the festival grounds following the event.
Most volunteer shifts are approximately three hours, allowing you to contribute while still enjoying the festival.
Whether you're a student looking for service hours, a dance supporter, or simply someone who enjoys giving back to the community, we'd love to have you join our volunteer team and help make the very first Farmington Valley Dance Festival a success!
To register as a volunteer please email us at rgnatowski@neballettheatre.com
Festival Sponsors
Festival Partner
Arts Advocate
Friends of the Festival
To make this event possible, we are seeking community partners and sponsors who share our commitment to education, accessibility, and community engagement. Support from local businesses and individuals allows NEBT to fairly compensate its dancers, teachers, guest performers, and technical staff while covering the costs associated with presenting a high-quality public event.
Email us at fburlin@neballettheatre.com to become an official sponsor of the Farmington Valley Dance Festival
New England Ballet Theatre is a registered nonprofit organization.
Contributions are tax deductible to the extent permitted by law.
Introducing Overture, the official opening of the Farmington Valley Dance Festival and NEBT's 2026-2027 Season.