Star Strutters Dance Workshop

Come dance with the Star Strutters at NextNOW Fest in a fun, high-energy majorette dance workshop. Participants will learn exciting choreography, build confidence, and get a taste of what it is like to be a Strutter. Dancers of all skill levels are welcome; attendees should bring their energy and be ready to move.

The workshop is part of the University of Maryland’s annual NextNOW Fest, a multi-day festival featuring performances and interactive experiences by artists from around the country and the UMD campus. The festival is open to the general public and connects with UMD’s Arts for All and Terps After Dark initiatives.

When: Friday, September 11, 2026

Showtime: 9:30 p.m.

Tickets: Free

Admission: General admission

Venue: Dance Studio 1, The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center

Lineup: Star Strutters

Ages and skill level: All skill levels are welcome. No specific age restriction is listed.

Run time: Not specified

Participant requirements: All participants must sign waivers. Shoes must be removed before entering the dance studio; shoes may be stored in the cubbies outside the studios. Attendees are encouraged to bring a friend.

Livestream: No livestream is planned.

Registration: The event page provides a “Register for NextNOW Fest” option.

Accessibility: The Clarice offers wheelchair-accessible seating, size-inclusive seating, large-print programs, assisted listening devices, adult and child-friendly sensory packs, and quiet spaces upon request. ASL interpretation, audio description, and captioning are available for select events or by patron request at least six weeks in advance.