Lake Tahoe Dance Collective’s mission is to promote classical, modern, and contemporary dance of the finest quality in the Lake Tahoe area through performance, education and outreach, enriching the community as a whole as a cultural destination. Photo courtesy of Michelle Tabnick Public Relations for Lake Tahoe Dance Collective

North Lake Tahoe, CA (MPG) - Lake Tahoe Dance Collective is delighted to present the 13th Annual Lake Tahoe Dance Festival from July 22-25, 2025, featuring artists from New York City Ballet, Broadway, Boston Ballet, Metropolitan Opera Ballet, and more. 

An opening night gala in Tahoe City at William B Layton Park marks the beginning of the Festival, followed by Tahoe City Community Night, Kings Beach Community Night, and a closing night benefit in Incline Village.

With a mission to present the finest quality professional dance and dance instruction in North Lake Tahoe, Christin Hanna and Constantine Baecher started The Lake Tahoe Dance Festival in 2013, now in its second decade. Lake Tahoe Dance commissions new works, preserves the legacy of rarely-seen classics and fan favorites, while offering the highest caliber artists a creative platform.

Some of the artists featured at the 2025 Lake Tahoe Dance Festival include Lia Cirio and Paul Craig (Boston Ballet); Melody Mennite Walsh (Houston Ballet), Dwayne Brown (Metropolitan Opera Ballet); Amber Neff (New Chamber Ballet), Taylor Stanley and Indiana Woodward (New York City Ballet); and Stephen Hanna (New York City Ballet / Broadway).

Special Programs:

Opening Night Gala - July 22, 2025 at 8 p.m. at William B. Layton Park, Tahoe City

The Lake Tahoe Dance Festival's Opening Night Gala celebrates bringing the finest in Dance to the shore of Lake Tahoe! Artists from New York City Ballet, Broadway, Boston Ballet and more grace the stage following the pre-performance reception with food, wine, and silent auction.

Tahoe City Community Night - July 23, 2025 at 9 p.m. at William B. Layton Park, Tahoe City

Tickets for this event are $30 per person to ensure accessibility to the entire community. This event is perfect for the whole family, so bring your loved ones along for a memorable evening. Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to experience the beauty of dance in the heart of Tahoe City with artists from Boston Ballet, Metropolitan Opera Ballet, New York City Ballet and more gracing our dance festival stage.

Kings Beach Community Night - July 24, 2025 at 9 p.m. at Kings Beach State Recreation Area

Bring your friends, a picnic, and join Lake Tahoe Dance Festival’s first ever community night in Kings Beach! Tickets are just $30!

Closing Night Benefit - July 25, 2025 at 8 p.m. at Private Residence*, Incline Village

Close out the 2025 festival by helping Lake Tahoe Dance Collective present its year-round programs, educational outreach and school of dance. $135 ticket includes bountiful hors d’ouvres by celebrated chef Alex Tolger, an open wine, beer, and kombucha bar. Seating will be provided for the performance.

*Exact location for the Closing Night Benefit will be shared with ticket holders only, 48 hours prior to the event.

What started as Tahoe Youth Ballet in 2009 with a single performance has become a company and school that presents a range of performances for Lake Tahoe audiences throughout the year, including its own productions as well as visiting dance companies. Photo courtesy of Michelle Tabnick Public Relations for Lake Tahoe Dance Collective

About Lake Tahoe Dance Collective:

Lake Tahoe Dance Collective’s mission is to promote classical, modern, and contemporary dance of the finest quality in the Lake Tahoe area through performance, education, and outreach, enriching the community as a whole as a cultural destination.

What started as Tahoe Youth Ballet in 2009 with a single performance has become a company and school that presents a range of performances for Lake Tahoe audiences throughout the year, including its own productions as well as visiting dance companies.

Lake Tahoe Dance Collective is a 501(c)3 Nonprofit Organization.

More can be read regarding the artists, dancers and events at Lake Tahoe Dance Collective.