Why Festival Dance Academy?
Festival Dance Academy has been providing quality dance instruction in a warm, supportive environment since 1972. We believe that every student matters, and are dedicated to helping each reach their full potential.
Offering supportive, classical instruction by faculty and dance majors from the University of Idaho, Festival Dance Academy extends a diverse range of dance and conditioning courses including classes for dancers of all ages in ballet, jazz, hip-hop, lyrical, musical theatre jazz, break dancing, creative dance and pilates. We have a wide variety of opportunities to perform for students and families in the community at events such as the Moscow Farmers Market, Halloween Flash Mob with the Chamber of Commerce, our annual Holiday Showcase, "The Nutcracker" wit Eugene Ballet, Spring Recital, and many more.
Festival Dance Academy main campus is in residence at the University of Idaho, and classes are taught in one of the beautiful dance studio labs. We also have satellite campuses offering after-school dance education at Troy Elementary on Tuesdays, Genesee Elementary on Wednesdays, and Moscow Mountain Sport & Physical Therapy on Mondays.
Festival Dance Academy is a proud member of the National Dance Education Organization. With a strong investment in safety in the classroom, all faculty and staff are CPR and First Aid certified. Many of our faculty have achieved degrees in dance, theatre, childhood education, or presently study in the Dance Program at the University of Idaho. Please visit the "Our Team" tab to read more about out amazing dance family.
We look forward to dancing with you soon!
Annual Performance Opportunities for all Academy students:
University of Idaho's Homecoming Parade (October)
Light Up the Night at Moscow's Winter Parade (December)
Holiday Showcase (December)
"The Nutcracker" with Eugene Ballet (every other December)
Spring Recital (May)
Motion Fever Performance Troupe
MOTION FEVER PERFORMANCE TROUPE is a dance team dedicated to enriching the performance experience of its team members. It is a wonderful opportunity for dancers to further develop their technique in a supportive team atmosphere.
The Performance Troupe learns various pieces of choreography throughout the year, and performs at community events such as the Farmers Market, Moscow’s Downtown Trick or Treat Event, Champagne Benefit, Light Up the Night, Vandal half-time performances, and other seasonal events.
Being part of a performance dance team has many personal benefits, some of which include:
- You and your teammates will bring out the best in each other
- Teamwork will become your mantra
- The skills you develop will help you for the rest of your life
- You’ll get the chance to connect with, and serve, your community
- You’ll get to keep dancing—and growing—beyond class
- You’ll have may “once in a lifetime” experiences
- You’ll develop skills in how to be a role model
- You’ll see first hand that hard work pays off
- You’ll become part of a sisterhood
