Regional Dance America/Southeast

05/03/2026

Backstage magic ✨

RDA membership is about so much—but performance is always a highlight. The energy in the wings, the pride of stepping on stage, the shared experience of bringing work to life in front of a community that truly gets it.

These opportunities don’t just stay at Festival—they become meaningful additions to a company’s season. A chance to perform, grow, and connect in a way that carries far beyond one weekend.

Grateful for every dancer, director, and choreographer who makes this part of RDA so special 💫

📸: Abigail Photos

LifeOnStage

04/29/2026

❤️❤️

Sending all the good luck and love to Appalachian Ballet Company as they head to ! After all the hard work—now go sparkle!

04/28/2026

A night to celebrate. ✨

The Gala Banquet brought us together to honor the recognitions, awards, and scholarships that highlight the dedication and artistry within our community.

A meaningful way to close out our 70th anniversary—celebrating not just achievements, but the people, passion, and shared love of dance that bring us together year after year!

A special thank you to Erika Davis, CEO of Regional Dance America, for joining us to celebrate! 🎉

So proud of RDA/Southeast and all that was accomplished this weekend. Here’s to continuing to grow, connect, and keep dancing—together. 💛

📸: Abigail Photos

Celebration RDACommunity

04/27/2026

Classroom moments >> ✨

This weekend wasn’t just about the stage—it was about showing up, learning, and growing in the classroom.

A huge thank you to our amazing faculty for pouring into the dancers of RDA/Southeast and sharing your knowledge, artistry, and insight all weekend long! 👏

Drop a class or teacher that inspired you this weekend ⬇️💬

📸: Abigail Photos

RDACommunity

04/27/2026

An exceptional group of young artists ✨

Our Outstanding Soloist Program represents dedication, individuality, and a true commitment to growth. Through coaching, feedback, and performance, this program continues to challenge and elevate dancers in a meaningful way—and these selected performers rose to the moment!

We are so proud of each of you for sharing your work and your artistry with this community!

With sincere thanks to Eurotard Dancewear for their continued support of the Outstanding Soloist Program and for investing in the next generation of artists!

📸: Abigail Photos

DanceCommunity

04/26/2026

Moments like this. ✨

Festivals like this are about coming together—sharing space, learning from one another, and celebrating the love of dance that connects us all.

To everyone who joined us—dancers, directors, families, faculty, and friends—thank you for being part of this weekend. We’re so grateful you were here and hope you had the best time. 💛

📸: Abigail Photos
🕺🏻: Terminus Student Company

LiveDance

04/26/2026

The moments you don’t always see… but make everything happen. 👀✨

Working with Bruce McCormick, dialing in every detail, and a tech team keeping it all running seamlessly—this is the heart of Festival.

Huge thank you to Emma, Grant, and Jacob for the focus, care, and expertise you bring to every single moment on stage. We couldn’t do it without you. 👏

📸: Abigail Photos

DanceLife

04/26/2026

A beautiful close to an unforgettable weekend. ✨

Last night’s Gala Performance celebrated not only the incredible work on stage, but the spirit of a community that has grown, evolved, and supported one another for 70 years!

We are so proud of everything this Festival represented—and of every artist who shared their voice along the way.

With sincere gratitude to Bruce McCormick for his insight, care, and leadership as our Adjudicator. Your presence made a lasting impact on our dancers, directors, and community.

Here’s to 70 years of Regional Dance America Southeast—and to everything still to come!

📸: Abigail Photos

Gratitude

04/25/2026

Last night, the stage came alive. ✨

The Festival Concert Performance is where it all comes together—the hours in the studio, the growth, the artistry, the shared experience of this community. Each piece offered a glimpse into the creativity, discipline, and passion that defines Regional Dance America Southeast.

To every dancer, choreographer, and director—thank you for bringing your work to the stage and for trusting this process. What a powerful night of dance.

📸: Abigail Photos

LiveDance

04/24/2026

New voices. Fresh work. Big creativity. 🔥

This is what Dorothy Alexander dreamed of—space for artists to take risks, be supported, and be seen.

The Emerging Choreographer Concert is all about lifting up the next generation and giving them the stage to share their ideas with a community that’s ready to cheer them on. And wow… they delivered. 👏✨

So much to be proud of. So much to look forward to.

📸: Abigail Photos

DanceCommunity