This July 30 through August 13, the Vail International Dance Festival will be celebrating the 10th Anniversary of its Artistic Director, former New York City Ballet star Damian Woetzel. Its 28th season will feature Isabella Boylston as Artist-in-Residence, Company-in-Residence BalletX, and other companies appearing will include Dance Theatre of Harlem, Dorrance Dance, and Paul Taylor's American Modern Dance. Dancing with the Stars pro Anna Trebunskaya is also slated to create and perform in a Ballroom Spectacular in this year's festival.
Of all that he has accomplished since becoming Artistic Director the Vail International Dance Festival (VIDF), Woetzel, who has presented more than 45 new works, explained in a recent interview that what he loved most was getting to work with the most talented dancers and choreographers in the world (via Vial Daily):
"It is a real pleasure to realize how these past seasons in Vail have brought together so many dancers, choreographers, musicians and audiences.
"For me, the spirit of collaboration has been the most vital part of the Festival, giving artists the chance to experiment and work in new forms with new partners and, for audiences, the chance to experience this work and be a part of the art itself through our community work for children and adults alike."
This year will feature the VIDF debuts of a number of artists and companies including: Michelle Dorrance and her tap company Dorrance Dance, the iconic Dance Theatre of Harlem, and Paul Taylor's American Modern Dance.
The Vail International Dance Festival performances take place at the Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater in Vail and the Vilar Performing Arts Center in Beaver Creek.
Vail International Dance Festival Fan Club pre-sale ticketing begins February 23, with public tickets going on sale March 1.
For more up to the date information on the 2016 Vail International Dance Festival be sure to visit their official website as well as following on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
