ATTENTION DANCE FACULTY! For every student that you send to the Young Dancers Intensive or Professional Training Program, bdf will give you $100 OR Send 5 students to the Bates Dance Festival and attend PTP for FREE!
Students have an exceptional time when they attend BDF in a cohort of their peers.
Take this opportunity to attend BDF yourself and immerse yourself in Technique, Somatics, Contemporary Practice, Making Work, and more. Watch performances by renowned companies, participate in discussions, and engage with your peers for one, two, or three weeks of professional development. PTP dates are July 12–August 1, 2026.
