Festival Programs

Festival performance in 2019 at the Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater. Photo by John-Ryan Lockman.

Intern & Ambassador Programs

Engaging the next generation of arts leaders

Ambassador Program The Ambassador Program provides a unique, hands-on opportunity for current 8th through 12th graders to be involved with the Festival. Ambassadors work closely with the Festival staff and are an integral part of our overall success. The program includes a community service component as well as numerous educational offerings.

Underwritten by Barbara Scrivens, LIV Sotheby’s International Realty.

Intern Program Every year, over 20 ambitious graduate and undergraduate students from around the country serve as members of the Festival Intern Team. Interns support a variety of areas including artist hospitality, media/ communications, education/outreach, venue/rehearsal management, transportation/logistics, food/beverage, and development. This is a unique opportunity to work behind-the-scenes alongside some of the world’s greatest dancers, choreographers, and artistic leaders, and has launched numerous professional careers in the arts.

Community Arts Access

Access to the arts for all

• Each year, we partner with local nonprofits to distribute complimentary tickets to the Vail Dance Festival. • To keep the Festival affordable for families, we offer free lawn tickets for children 12 and under. Students and faculty may purchase discounted lawn tickets for $10.

Photo by Sequoia Harris.

YouthPower���’s Celebrate the Beat Pop Hop Camp

A free week-long dance camp culminating in performances at the Festival

Eagle County youth ages 9-14 have the opportunity to participate in Pop Hop Camp designed to foster teamwork, creativity, and joy of accomplishment through dance. Directed by Tracy Straus, the program was introduced in Eagle County in 2007 by Heather Watts and Damian Woetzel.

Underwritten by Donna & Donald Baumgartner and Nancy & Don Remey.