LIKE A GOOD PAIR OF BOOTS, GREAT CHOREOGRAPHY NEEDS BREAKING IN.
About Break-In Dance Fest:
Break-In Dance Fest is back and we are inviting Texas-based choreographers to apply! This festival is all about creating opportunities for artists to develop and present work in a supported, professional setting while building relationsips with audiences and fellow artists.
From pre-show conversations to post-show gatherings, Break-In intentionally creates community. We are committed to uplifting Texas-based artists and expanding what a dance festival can look like, transparent, supportive, and artist-centered.
Save the Date | August 6 + 7, 2026
Our Inaugural Festival
Break-In Dance Fest launched in August 2025 with a sold-out inaugural performance that brought together Texas-based choreographers, engaged audiences, and a room full of possibility. What began as an idea, quickly became a tangible reminder that artists are ready for platforms built on access, transparency, and community.
From artists speaking about their work to post-show connection spaces, the first Break-In set the tone for what this festival stands for: choreography that is bold and intentional.
Watch highlights from our inaugural Break-In Dance Fest below:
Break-In Dance Fest Fund
Break-In Dance Fest is dedicated to presenting fresh, innovative choreography and creating a platform for dance artists to showcase their work in Houston. This fund directly supports the production of the festival, ensuring that artists receive the resources they need to bring their work to the stage.
Contributions to the Break-In Dance Fest Fund will be used exclusively for festival expenses, including:
Venue rental and production costs
Artist stipends and performance fees
Technical support (lighting, sound, stage management)
Marketing and audience outreach
Photography & Videography
& More!
By donating to this fund, you are directly investing in the success of Break-In Dance Fest and the artists who make it possible. Your support helps us create a space where bold, new dance works can take shape and thrive.
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