The Amelia Island Dance Festival brings professional dance education into schools, community spaces, and public venues throughout Nassau County—creating inclusive, meaningful movement experiences for youth, adults, and families.
Our Outreach & Education programs are designed to remove barriers, foster creativity, and strengthen community through the power of dance.
Dance is more than performance—it is a way to connect, communicate, and build confidence. At the Amelia Island Dance Festival, we believe access to the arts should never be limited by age, experience, or financial circumstance.
Our outreach initiatives create welcoming spaces where participants can explore movement, express themselves, and experience the joy and benefits of dance in a supportive, non-competitive environment.
Our current Outreach & Education programs include:
Free & Low-Cost Community Classes
Open-level classes offered throughout the year, welcoming participants of all experience levels.
School & Youth Residencies
Creative movement workshops and short-term residencies designed to support physical literacy, creativity, and confidence in young learners.
Artist-Led Workshops
Professional teaching artists and festival guest artists share diverse movement practices and cultural dance traditions.
Community Performances & Informal Showings
Participants are invited to share their work in a supportive setting that celebrates growth, creativity, and connection.
Our current Outreach & Education programs include:
Our Outreach & Education programs are made possible in part through the generous support of the Theodore and Pauline Cohen Charitable Trust.
This vital support allows us to remove financial barriers, bring high-quality dance education directly into the community, and serve students and families who may not otherwise have access to the arts.
We are deeply grateful for the Trust’s belief in the power of dance to foster creativity, connection, and well-being.
As our community continues to grow, so does the need for accessible arts education. Looking ahead, the Amelia Island Dance Festival is working toward:
With continued support, we can strengthen these programs and reach even more people through the power of movement.
Your support directly fuels our outreach efforts—bringing dance into schools, community centers, and public spaces while supporting artists and young movers.
A gift to the Amelia Island Dance Festival helps ensure that dance remains accessible, inclusive, and woven into the fabric of our community.
