NextDANCE

NextDANCE is a showcase of dance works created and performed by undergraduate and graduate students in the University of Maryland School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies. The performance is part of NextNOW Fest, the University of Maryland’s multi-day arts festival featuring performances and other creative experiences by campus and visiting artists. The festival is open to the general public.

When: Friday, September 11, 2026

Showtime: 6:30 p.m.

Venue: Dance Theatre, The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center at the University of Maryland

Tickets: Free

Admission: General admission

Program: Dance works choreographed and performed by undergraduate and graduate students from the UMD School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies.

Festival: Part of NextNOW Fest, a forward-looking University of Maryland arts festival connecting performances, artists, technology, social engagement, and community.

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.