Dance Fest
Smack Dab Dance Fest is a celebration of movement, creativity, and community. Produced by Smack Dab Dance Lab in partnership with Harvester Arts, the festival brings together dancers, choreographers, cultural organizations, and movement enthusiasts from across Wichita for a shared exploration of what dance can be.
The festival showcases an extraordinary range of local dance voices, from professional companies and cultural traditions to independent artists and choreographers, reflecting the depth and diversity of Wichita’s growing dance landscape. Featured artists and organizations include Alithea Mime Theatre, Baila Wichita, Ballet Wichita, Cheyla Clawson, Heather Eilerts, ICT Collective, Kalakrit School of Art, Local Abundance Productions, Madi White, Megan Bascom & Dancers, Natyam School of Dance, Raices De Mi Tierra, Regina Klenjoski Dance Company, Rhiannon Vieyra, Rooted Dance Co., and Sarah Knapp.
More than a performance event, Smack Dab Dance Fest invites the community into the creative process through classes, workshops, and opportunities to engage directly with artists. Whether you are a lifelong dancer, a curious newcomer, or simply someone who enjoys gathering with others, the festival offers welcoming points of entry for all levels of experience.
Fundamentally, Smack Dab Dance Fest is about connection among artists and audiences, across different movement traditions, and within a community of people who believe that dance has the power to inspire, challenge, and bring communities together. By creating space for experimentation, expression, and exchange, the festival strengthens Wichita’s dance ecosystem while celebrating the vibrant artists who make it thrive.
