Resources for dancers, dance organizations, and dance advocates in Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill.
THE DANCE RESOURCE: RALEIGH / DURHAM / CHAPEL HILL
Local performances, classes, auditions, opportunities, and more.
Explore dance this weekFind spaces to host a rehearsal, class, performance, or other dance event in the Triangle.
Learn moreRead about dance performances, dance contributors, and more in the Triangle.
Learn moreA growing network of local dance organizations who contribute to the dance scene in the Triangle!
Be a part of the movement. If you’re a dance studio, university program, company, non-profit, or other organization that provides resources, services, and programming for dancers, The Dance Resource invites you to list your organization for free.
Explore upcoming events, performances, classes, and more. See even more in Dance This Week!
Opportunities for dancers in and around Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill.
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| Date | Description | Website |
|---|---|---|
| By Sept 24 | Raleigh School of Burlesque casting call for Shimmy Seminar Recital. | Learn more |
| Oct 16-19 | Gaspard&Dancers is hosting a workshop with a performance opportunity on October 24 at Duke. | Learn more |
| By Oct 17 | Raleigh School of Burlesque casting call for Holiday Burlesque. | Learn more |
| Jan 9-10, 2027 | Durham Ballet Theatre is holding auditions for Little Mermaid. | Learn more |
| Date | Description | Website |
|---|---|---|
| — | D’Vorah Dance Arts is searching for dancers, collab artists, musicians, and visual artists. | Learn more |
| By Sept 18 | The International Association of Blacks in Dance is seeking proposals for performances, speaking opportunities, and more for their Annual International Conference & Festival. | Learn more |
| By Sept 30 | Here&Now Dance Festival in Ontario is accepting applications for choreography. | Learn more |
| By Nov 15 | Applications due for Small Plates Choreography Festival in Charlotte. | Learn more |
| By Nov 21 | Submissions for Annual Triangle Fusion Dance Festival are due. | Learn more |
| Date | Description | Website |
|---|---|---|
| — | Juilliard Extension is offering an online course: Dance Choreography Essentials. | Learn more |
| Oct 7 | 2027 ACDA Conferences: Super Region Registration Opens. | Learn more |
| Oct 14 | 2027 ACDA Conferences: All Member Registration Opens. | Learn more |
| Oct 21 | 2027 ACDA Conference Registration: Student Caps Lifted. | Learn more |
| Oct 27-Nov 8 | The School at Jacob’s Pillow is offering “Choreographic Conversations” Online Course. | Learn more |
| Oct 28 | 2027 ACDA Conferences: Non-Member Registration Opens. | Learn more |
| By Nov 15 | Priority deadline to apply for Jacob’s Pillow Winter Intensive. | Learn more |
| By Dec 17 | Deadline to apply for Jacob’s Pillow Winter Intensive. | Learn more |
| By Dec 17 | Duke University’s MFA in Dance is accepting applications. | Learn more |
| Feb 8, 2027 | ACDA National Festival registration opens. | Learn more |
Dance happening now in Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill.
It all started with Dance This Week, and the project has developed into so much more!
Keep readingMany young professionals are discovering the skills developed through dance – like communication, leadership, discipline, creativity – are skills that are translating into roles in industries they never imagined stepping into.Â
Keep readingA feast for the eyes and a hug for the soul: Charlotte Ballet performed a raucous performance of Kamuyot, a 50-minute contemporary dance piece choreographed by the legendary Ohad Naharin.
Keep readingWith dancers representing 33% of this year’s cohort of recipients, it’s impossible to ignore the artform’s significant presence in Raleigh.
Keep readingNorth Carolina Dance Institute debuted “Silver Spotlight” as the inaugural performance for Steps to Stage, an audition-only performance program for young dancers.
Keep readingLee showed us that movement is power. Dance is power. Resilience is the key to freedom. And freedom is all around us if we choose to see it.
Keep readingThe Dance Resource is currently run by volunteers. Your contributions are what keep this project moving forward!
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Since launch in April 2026, I have been working diligently every day to improve the website, build out strategic partnerships, offer comprehensive resources for dancers, and more. To stay apprised of updates, please follow The Dance Resource on Instagram here and sign up for the weekly dance email here. Thank you for your patience, and I welcome your feedback and suggestions at anytime!
-Emily Robison, Founder
