Virginia Dance Festival

03/19/2020

We have decided to postpone this event indefinitely in light of the coronavirus. With so much uncertainty, our performers' and their families' health is our top priority. The GREAT news is you can still support our fundraising efforts by purchasing a VDF shirt here:

Support Children's Hospital Foundation and get your commemorative 2020 tee!. Jessica Morgan founded the Virginia Dance Festival in 1999 and grew the event over twenty...

03/26/2019

Event photography generously donated by Christy Davis at From the Heart Images.

02/26/2019

In celebration of our 20th Anniversary Virginia Dance Festival, all of our dance will be participating in a special choreographed dance set to "Guiding Light" by Mumford and Sons at the end of both the 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. shows. Get your tickets today!

The 20th Anniversary Virginia Dance Festival will feature over 400 dancers from more than 40 different dance companies performing traditional and cultural dances. In addition, there will be a silent auction during the 2:00 pm show with many great items donated by local businesses and organizations.

02/26/2019

Thanks Richmond Family Magazine for this great spotlight on the founder of the Virginia Dance Festival, Jessica Morgan, whose passion and vision started this annual traidition in the Richmond dance community!

Dance is Jessica Morgan’s passion. And even though she’s retired as a studio owner and dance teacher, Morgan continues to embrace the art through her Virginia Dance Festival, held this year on March 2. “Dance is a medium that brings everybody together,” she says. “Everybody has a sense of ...

02/26/2019

Did you miss our appearance on Virginia This Morning yesterday? Take a look at the link to watch a performance by Charlotte Bray and Carleigh Brescia and an interview with Marianne Kelley from Marianne Kelley's School of Dance and Stephanie Allan from Children's Hospital Foundation.

Two student dancers showed us their performances for the 2019 VA Dance Festival. Charlotte Bray danced to "Poker Face" and Carleigh Brescia performed to "Othello." The festival is in its 19th year. Proceeds from the event benefit the Children's Hospital Foundation.

02/25/2019

Tune in to Virginia This Morning on WTVR CBS 6 News at 9 to see an exclusive preview of performances coming up at the Virginia Dance Festival on Saturday. Don't have your tickets yet? Take advantage of our weekend deal for two more hours and use the code VDF to get $5 off each ticket before 8 am!

The 20th Anniversary Virginia Dance Festival will feature over 400 dancers from more than 40 different dance companies performing traditional and cultural dances. In addition, there will be a silent auction during the 2:00 pm show with many great items donated by local businesses and organizations.

02/24/2019

Be sure to check out our raffle packages at the show on March 2nd! 10 themed packages will be sold at the event. Packages include children’s activities and camps, photography sessions, restaurant gift certificates and overnight hotel stays, pet accommodations and certificates and more. 1 for $5 or 5 for $20. Get your tickets before Monday and use the code VDF to save $5 on your ticket price!

The 20th Anniversary Virginia Dance Festival will feature over 400 dancers from more than 40 different dance companies performing traditional and cultural dances. In addition, there will be a silent auction during the 2:00 pm show with many great items donated by local businesses and organizations.

02/23/2019

Miss Virginia from 2015, Savannah Lane, was a dance student of Jessica Morgan, founder of the Virginia Dance Festival. She will be emceeing our 20th Anniversary show on March 2nd and sing at both performances! Purchase your tickets before Monday and use the code VDF to save $5 on the ticket price: https://give.chfrichmond.org/event/20th-anniversary-virginia-dance-festival/e197510

02/22/2019

We are excited to announce that Music and Medicine, the VCU Health System Orchestra, will be putting on a special performance at the Virginia Dance Festival before the start of the 7 p.m. show. This incredible, full orchestra will also be bringing guest vocalist Pablo Talamante from the US Army Choir. If you're attending the 7 p.m. show, be sure to come early for the orchestra's performance from 6:15 to 6:45. Use the promo code VDF now until Monday at 8 a.m. to receive $5 off your ticket price!

The 20th Anniversary Virginia Dance Festival will feature over 400 dancers from more than 40 different dance companies performing traditional and cultural dances. In addition, there will be a silent auction during the 2:00 pm show with many great items donated by local businesses and organizations.

02/21/2019

Now through Monday at 8 a.m. get a special discount on your Virginia Dance Festival tickets! Use the promo code VDF and receive $5 off your ticket price: https://give.chfrichmond.org/event/20th-anniversary-virginia-dance-festival/e197510

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