4-13 April / Salisbury, Maryland’s

Inaugural Dance Festival!

co-hosted by Salisbury University

Get ready for an unforgettable journey through DANCE

Here’s a glimpse of the event schedule, don’t miss a single moment!

7:30 PM & 2 pm* Friday – Sunday, 4-6* APRIL 2025
Salisbury University Dance company spring showcase
7:00 PM THURSDAY, 10 APRIL 2025
SCREENDANCE PRESENTATION ✨
7:00 PM FRIDAY, 11 April 2025
MEET & GREET ✨
10:00 am – 12:00 PM SATURDAY, 12 April 2025
MASTERCLASS: Daniel Fetecua-soto ✨
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM SundAY, 13 APril 2025
MASTERCLASS: Blakeley White-McGuire ✨
7:30 PM, 2:00 PM* SATURDAY AND SUNDAY*, 12-13 april 2025
DANCE festival showcases

Events with ✨ are free and open to the public, though registration is required. See our registration page for more information.

connect, unite, inspire
Artists Info

Get to know our invited professional performing artists

New York City
Daniel fetecua-soto

Hailing from Bogotá, Colombia, Fetecua-Soto is the director of Pajarillo Pinta’o and has been a professional in the dance industry for over a decade as a former soloist in the José Limón Dance Company.

New York City
pajarillo pinta’o

With their energetic storytelling centered around Colombian social culture and history, Pajarillo Pinta’o will surely inspire as they present their evening work Bella Vista.

New York City
Blakeley white-mcguire

Known for her performance and written work with the Martha Graham Dance Company as a principle guest artist, principle dancer and current faculty member of the Graham school in New York City, White-McGuire will captivate in our showcase and masterclasses.

Get ready for an unforgettable journey through dance

Register for a free event or buy your tickets now and get ready for a week of connection and dance.

Please Note:

Parking is required on campus, permits are available at salisbury.edu/visitor-parking

All ticket prices are subject to applicable taxes and service fees.
Tickets are non-refundable, non-transferable, and cannot be exchanged.
Performing participants are required to register for all events, see registration page for more.
Seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis, house opens 30 minutes before showcase start.
Meet the creators behind this festival

Brought to you by a passionate team of organizers who strive to create an exceptional experience for dance lovers.

Jennifer Leung Johnson

Event DIRECTOR

Jen is a multi-disciplinary dance artist and educator who creates screendance and installation work. Jen has called Salisbury and the Eastern Shore of Maryland her home since 2017. Her love for dance as an artform and unifying ritual inspired her to create an event where people could come together to celebrate, share and experience dance in all its forms.

Jennifer Yackel

Event ASSISTANT DIRECTOR

Jennifer has been a professional in the industry for over two decades as a performer, choreographer, and educator. She is a Salisbury native and currently the director of JDY Dance Theatre. Jennifer has been a repeat visiting artist with Salisbury University. She is thrilled for the opportunity to celebrate dance on the Eastern Shore.

HOsts & sponsors

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our hosts and sponsors whose support has made this dance festival possible.

Get ready to experience dance in many forms!

Register for an event now and be moved with us at our first dance festival here at Salisbury University.

Don’t miss out on the opportunity to participate in and enjoy some incredible artistry. Click here to register or buy your tickets and let the dance inspire you!

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