Lake Tahoe Dance Collective

10/29/2026

Congratulations Riley Oh!

Our annual tradition, the moment one of our young dancers learns she’s the lead in Tahoe Nutcracker!

10/20/2026

🌟Bravo Adrian!

On Sunday afternoon, we were lucky enough to witness one of our beloved guest artists’ final performances at New York City Ballet .

Adrian Danchig-Waring shared his passionate artistry and effortless technique with us in Tahoe in works by Jerome Robbins, Lar Lubovitch, and Balanchine’s Nutcracker Pas de Deux. On Sunday, he danced his heart out alongside other Tahoe favorites Taylor Stanley and Indiana Woodward in a remarkable program of his favorite ballets.

We’re so lucky to have had Adrian share the stage with our audience and dancers, and know that he will continue to bring beautiful steps to the stage through his important work running the New York Choreographic Institute.

Special thanks to Adrian and Erin Baiano for sharing Sunday’s photos with us!

1 - “Desire” by Lar Lubovitch at the 2023 Lake Tahoe Dance Festival, photo by Erin Baiano
2 - “Once With You” by Pam Tanowitz, at NYCB on Sunday, created as a personal gift for the retirement of Adrian Danchig Waring, photo by Erin Baiano
3 - “Three Chopin Dances” by Jerome Robbins at the 2022 Lake Tahoe Dance Festival with Indiana Woodward, photo by Erin Baiano
4 - “Each in His Own Time” by Lar Lubovitch at at NYCB on Sunday, with Taylor Stanley, photo by Erin Baiano
5 - In Tahoe Nutcracker with Indiana Woodward, 2022, photo by Jen Schmidt
6 - Adrian’s Final Bow at New York City Ballet on Sunday, photo by Erin Baiano.

07/16/2026

🎙️ Before the curtain rises, take a listen!

The Lake Tahoe Dance Festival was recently featured on CapRadio's Insight with Vicki Gonzalez where founders Christin Hanna and Constantine Baecher shared what makes this one-of-a-kind festival so special.

From world-class classical and contemporary dance to Indigenous performances, audiences will experience unforgettable artistry in stunning outdoor venues along the shores of Lake Tahoe. With the lake and Sierra Nevada as the backdrop, it's a celebration of movement, music and nature unlike any other.

The 14th Annual Lake Tahoe Dance Festival takes place July 21-24 in Kings Beach, Tahoe City and Incline Village. Listen to the interview, then make plans to experience the magic in person!

We'll learn more about an investigation into how California colleges report the use of military equipment on campus. Plus, what a recent SCOTUS ruling over a popular weedkiller means for national forests. And, dance festival comes to the north shore.

07/13/2026

What happens when world-class dancers meet the Good Day Sacramento crew? A whole lot of laughs, a few dance moves, and an unforgettable morning! 🩰✨

A huge thank you to Courtney, John, and the entire Good Day Sacramento team for welcoming us into the studio to help spread the word about the 14th Annual Lake Tahoe Dance Festival. We had an absolute blast sharing a little behind-the-scenes magic and inviting everyone to experience dance on the shores of Lake Tahoe.

If you missed it, you can watch the full interview here:
https://youtu.be/ya1giIqxpVw?si=mbd0ZFrytM-Wpo-F

Then come see these incredible artists perform live at the Lake Tahoe Dance Festival, July 21-24. Featuring dancers from New York City Ballet, American Ballet Theatre, Broadway, Boston Ballet, Houston Ballet, and more, it’s a one-of-a-kind celebration of dance in one of the world’s most breathtaking settings.

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06/12/2026

📣 Get ready for the 2026 Lake Tahoe Dance Festival!⁠
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Join us July 21–24 for four performances featuring artists from some of the nation's leading dance companies in Incline Village, Kings Beach, and Tahoe City.⁠
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⭐️New York City Ballet's Indiana Woodward & Taylor Stanley in Apollo, ©The George Balanchine Trust⁠
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⭐️Boston Ballet's Lia Cirio & Paul Craig in William Forsythe's "Herman Schmerman"⁠
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⭐️American Ballet Theatre's & in Antony Tudor's "The Leaves are Fading"⁠
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⭐️Melody Walsh & Stephen Hanna-Shuford in Annabelle Lopez Ochoa's "Shadow Lovers"⁠
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⭐️New York City Ballet's Daniel Ulbricht in Jerome Robbins' "Suite of Dances"⁠
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⭐️Kristina Berger in Lester Horton's "Sarong Paramaribo" ⁠
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Tickets, festival and travel information, including special discounts through Tahoe Getaways are now available!
https://www.laketahoedancecollective.org/laketahoedancefestival

05/23/2026

Zach is BACK!

Guest artist will dance “Paquita Grand Pas Classique” with on Friday 5/29 and .kallmes on Saturday 5/30. Don’t miss these dancers!

05/13/2026

⭐️The stage is set for our 2026 Spring Season!⁠
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Join us May 29 & 30 for an evening of classical and contemporary works showcasing Tahoe’s talented young artists alongside special guests from BalletMet and Paul Taylor Dance Company.⁠
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This year’s program brings together the brilliance of "Paquita Grand Pas Classique," the quiet intimacy of Robert Battle’s "Still," the vivacious energy of Christin Hanna’s "Haydn 87," and the emotional depth of "Viduity."⁠
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Featuring guest artists Zachary Guthier, Kristin Draucker, and Alex Davis Clayton, with LTDC’s own Mila Quijas, Miriam Kallmes, Romi Broglio in lead roles along with our company of talented local artists.⁠
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Two nights only at North Tahoe High School Theater, 7pm.
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Tickets are available now: https://www.laketahoedancecollective.org/spring-season

01/04/2026

Our hearts are heavy today with the loss of Bret Hanna-Shuford, a member of our dance festival family. Thank you for your love, friendship, and shining light you brought to all of us 💕

01/01/2026

Happy New Year from Lake Tahoe Dance Collective ✨

As we step into 2026, we’re filled with gratitude for our dancers, families, artists, donors, and community who made last year so meaningful.

Here’s to even more dancing, joy, and moments on stage in the year ahead! ❄️🩰

12/30/2025

Support the Dance Beyond the Stage!

Our ticket prices remain intentionally affordable, but
ticket sales cover only 25% of our annual income.

Through the generosity of donors and sponsors, LTDC provides the highest level of professional dance performance and instruction in North Lake Tahoe.

Your support allows us to:
✈️ Bring acclaimed dancers from companies like New York City Ballet & Boston Ballet to North Lake Tahoe

🎟️ Offer Community Night Performances with tickets for just $30 in addition to giving free tickets to local service nonprofits helping underserved communities.

💸 Ensure no child is turned away from dance education through our scholarship program at our year-round school.

🎭 Commission and present bold new works by renowned artists in the heart of our community.

If you’re inspired by what you see on stage, please consider making a gift to help sustain professional dance and inclusive arts education in Tahoe. Link in our bio!