Event details

The 2026 Princeton Dance Festival features new and repertory works by nationally and internationally recognized choreographers, performed by more than 50 Princeton students in an energetic program of dances from a surprising range of dance forms. The Festival program includes:

• An excerpt of Tony Award-winning choreographer Camille A. Brown’s “City of Rain” staged by Mora-Amina Parker
• Rashaun Mitchell+Silas Riener’s restaging of an excerpt of their work “Tesseract”
• A new contemporary work choreographed by faculty member Davalois Fearon
• Tatiana Desardouin’s creation of a new street work
• A new contemporary work by Keerati Jinakunwiphat
• Caili Quan’s ballet, “Playing Perspectives,” restaged by Andie Yorita and Zachary Kapeluck

Relaxed Performance

A Relaxed Performance will be offered on November 22 at 2 p.m.

Tickets

All Princeton Dance Festival performances are open to the public. Tickets required.

• $20 general
• $10 students (any institution)
• No additional fees
• Tickets are Passport to the Arts eligible for Princeton students

Buy tickets through McCarter Box Office (available in October)

Directions

Get directions to Berlind Theatre, located at 91 University Place in Princeton, and find other venue information for McCarter Theatre Center.

Accessibility

Berlind Theatre is an accessible venue with wheelchair and companion seating available. An assistive listening system is available and headphones can be requested from ushers. The performance on Friday, November 20, at 8 p.m. will feature live/open-captioning (CART). The show on Sunday, November 22, at 2 p.m. is a Relaxed Performance. Visit our Venues and Studios section for accessibility information at our various locations, including Berlind Theatre. Attendees in need of other access accommodations are invited to contact the Lewis Center at 609-258-5262 or email LewisCenter@princeton.edu at least one week in advance of the event date.

Relaxed Performance Information

November 22 at 2 p.m. will be a Relaxed Performance.

Relaxed Performances ease typical theater requirements and welcome audience members to be comfortable and to move or vocalize freely, without judgment or inhibition.

You will be attending an evening of contemporary dance featuring six dance works, each approximately 10 minutes long. The dances are created by nationally and internationally recognized choreographers and performed by Princeton University students. The program includes ballet, West African/Vogue/Ballroom, and other contemporary works.

A couple of days before the performance, you will receive an email from McCarter box office reminding audiences of what they can expect when attending the Relaxed Performance.

What to Expect at a Relaxed Performance

What to expect when attending the relaxed performance of Princeton Dance Festival:

• House lights will remain on at a low level in the theater during the performance
• Details of the sound levels and information about any loud or startling sounds will be shared before the performance begins
• No startling or strobe lighting
• All of the dance pieces are appropriate for all ages
• Freedom to talk, vocalize, and leave seats during the performance as needed
• Space available throughout the theater and lobby for standing and movement
• Necessary communication devices are permitted; prohibitions against phone use, photographing, or recording the performance remain

At the Event

• The theater lobby will open at 1:00 p.m. and the house/theater space will open at 1:30 p.m. and you are welcome to arrive early to locate your seats
• The event will be approximately 90 minutes long with a 15-minute intermission about midway through the performance
• We invite you to bring noise-canceling headphones, fidget/handheld manipulatives and stress sensory toys, sunglasses, ear plugs, and anything else you may need to ensure maximum comfort and safety. Some fidget and handheld manipulatives will be available to borrow
• Volunteers with identifying t-shirts will be on hand to assist
• Restrooms will accommodate all family members and/or caregivers regardless of gender
• There will be two lounge areas provided for breaks throughout the performance
• Clear signage will direct guests to all key locations
• Concessions stand will be open throughout the event

View images of the theater exterior and interior spaces

Questions

If you have questions about the relaxed performance or would like to bring a group to the show on November 22, please email Marion Young at youngmf@princeton.edu.