announcing participating studios & companies
Taking the stage at National Dance Day
Aimed Dance and the Department of Theatre and Dance welcome…
* Aimed Dance with works by Rain Ross, Katie Theriac, and Amy Elizabeth
* Ashland’s Affirming Arts
* LU African Student Association
* LU Department of Theatre & Dance
* Waves Movement Project
… and more to the National Dance Day stage.
The SETX Showcase will take place in the Lamar University Theatre.
The performance is open and free of charge to the public.
Reserve you free ticket by clicking the link below.
Saturday, September 19 | 4:00 PM
Classes
Movement classes in various genres and styles will be offered throughout the morning from 9:00 am – 3:00 pm.
Classes are open to the public and free of charge. All ages and experience levels welcome.
9:00 AM YOGA with Sarah Ridley
10:00 AM BALLET with Ms. Lou Arrington
11:00 AM LATIN DANCE FORMS with Serinity Schmitt
12:00 PM PRECISION JAZZ with Alissa Martin
1:00 PM TAP with Amy A. Wright
2:00 PM AFRICAN DANCE with the African Student Association
All classes are 50-minutes in length.
community organization market
SELL. PROMOTE. ENGAGE.
Join us as we celebrate the vibrant dance economy and the directors, teachers, and students that make it happen in SETX. Artisans, local businesses, and organizations will be onsite to showcase their work, bring awareness to their missions, and come together as a community.
The 2026 Market includes…
* Texas Energy Museum
* Aimed Dance & Downhouse Art Center | Wiggle Sessions
* LU Department of Theatre & Dance | Bubble Garden
* Providence Church | Friendship Bracelettes
* African Student Association
… and more.
Saturday, September 19 | 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
sponsorships
Be the Reason We Can
A partnership with you and/ or your business allows us to keep the event free to the community while bringing the best possible experience. We could not do it without YOU.
Costs include the stage rental, paying experts to ensure the live performance is safe for the dancers and audience, providing compensation for the educators sharing their experience and knowledge with the community, marketing, and more. We invite you to be the reason we are able to offer this unique experience celebrating the incredible talent right here in SETX.