The Movement Project’s
cleveland dance fest 2025
10th Anniversary
Supporting Artists, Inspiring Audiences: Where Dance Thrives and Communities Connect
The Movement Project’s Cleveland Dance Fest returns for its 10th Anniversary Season, November 7–9, 2025 at Playhouse Square!
This 3-day festival will showcase dance works by artists from Cleveland, the Midwest, and beyond through our Professional Concert Series, Youth Showcase, Virtual Dance Film Gallery, and free master classes for professional and pre-professional dancers.
To learn more about the artists and this year’s festival offerings, visit us on September 5th for the official CDF 2025 Website Launch!
Applications for Youth Showcase Artists
CDF 2025 is taking applications for our Youth Showcase through September 12th. See submission qualifications and guidelines below.
CDF Funders & Sponsors
Thank you to our CDF funders and sponsors for their commitment to the future of Cleveland Dance Fest!
The Movement Project's Cleveland Dance Fest 2025 is supported in part by the residents of Cuyahoga County through a public grant from Cuyahoga Arts & Culture.