Bringing Arts to the People and People to the Arts
since 1972
since 1972
At Festival Dance and Performing Arts Association, we bring imagination and creativity together to help us achieve our mission. By envisioning a future abundant in the arts and taking aim at that vision, we enhance the quality of life of the communities we serve.
Our Mission
Because we believe in the power of the arts to have a positive impact on individuals and communities, Festival Dance mission is to BRING THE ARTS TO THE PEOPLE AND THE PEOPLE TO THE ARTS through performances, education and outreach programs, guided by the core values of:
DIversity of dance styles and cultures,
Accessibility to quality arts for all ages,
Nurturing of local talent,
Community enrichment and service, and
Excellence in artistic programs and management
DIversity of dance styles and cultures,
Accessibility to quality arts for all ages,
Nurturing of local talent,
Community enrichment and service, and
Excellence in artistic programs and management
We strive to ensure access to dance education and performing arts on the Palouse through:
- Our dance academies located in Moscow, Genesee, and Troy which offer dance instruction to over 200 students
- Free professional arts programs and outreach events for over 2,000 school students each year
- Seasonal opportunities to attend our diverse Great Performance Series
- Special performances which showcase our local talent
- Summer workshop programs with nationally acclaimed instructors
- Exposure to world-class performing artists
What is the Festival Dance and Performing Arts Association (FDPA)?
- A non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization
- An organization dedicated to performing arts and dance education
- An organization governed by a volunteer community board
- An organization growing its community roots since 1972
Our Programs Include
Great Performance Series, a series of major events featuring performances by acclaimed ballet, modern dance, jazz, musical theatre and cultural dance companies
Festival Dance Academy, providing professional dance instruction in Moscow, Troy, and Genesee.. We are the premier provider of dance education in the region
Festival ArtReach helps to build arts programs in rural communities
Festival YouthReach offers free performances for local schools by professional artists