Bringing together artists, training, and performance in one dynamic week.
AUGUST 3 - 8, 2026
Rooted in West Palm Beach, Florida
Rooted in community. Expanding through movement.
Creating space for growth, exchange, and bold artistic exploration.
South Florida’s first ever event of its kind, Banyan Dance festival is an electrifying, multi-day celebration of movement, artistry, and community. Founded by Natural Movers Foundation and Grounded WPB, and made possible through the sponsorship of the Cultural Council of Palm Beach County, the festival brings together nationally acclaimed artists and local dance companies for dynamic performances and meaningful exchange. With open classes, performances, a plethora of community-centered social events, and a rigorous intensive for pre-professional and professional dancers, Banyan is where connection deepens and creativity expands.
Set in West Palm Beach, Banyan creates space for growth, exchange, and bold artistic exploration.
Performances
Experience an evening of original works by resident choreographers, selected artists, and the Banyan festival company.
Intensives
Train with leading artists through our pre-professional and professional-level programs.
Events
Move, connect, and celebrate through curated events designed for both dancers and the broader community.
Work by leading artists
Featured Artists, Residents & Faculty
Banyan Dance Festival brings together a dynamic group of choreographers, educators, and performers shaping today’s dance landscape.
From emerging voices to established artists, each contributor plays a role in building a space rooted in rigor, creativity, and exchange.
Created for artistic sustainability
Banyan Dance Festival is built as a full artistic pipeline—supporting dancers and choreographers at every stage.
An Artistic Pipeline
Young artist program
An introduction to movement, discipline, and creativity for the next generation.
BANYAN DANCES
A culminating stage that brings together new work, emerging voices, and established artists.
Pre-Professional Development
Focused training to refine technique, expand versatility, and prepare dancers for the next level.
Professional Advancement
Opportunities for working artists through residencies, fellowships, and creative development.
Banyan Dance Festival August 3-8, 2026 West Palm Beach, Florida
Join us for our inaugural festival.
Whether you’re training, creating, or experiencing the work, Banyan offers a space to grow, connect, and be inspired.
Created with culture and community in mind
Our Sponsors
Banyan Dance Festival is made possible through the support of our partners and community. We are grateful recipients of The Cultural Council of Palm Beach County’s Bright Ideas Grant.
