AIDF Emerging & Local Artists Program

Name: AIDF Emerging & Local Artists Program
Start: 2025-09-06T16:00:00-04:00
End: 2025-09-06T17:30:00-04:00
Location: Amelia Community Theatre

Schedule

Sat Sep 06 2025 at 04:00 pm to 05:30 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

Amelia Community Theatre | Fernandina Beach, FL

Time: 4:00 PM
Tickets: $25
Amelia Island Dance Festival
A celebration of bold voices, hometown artistry, and the vibrant future of dance. This dynamic program features rising choreographers and beloved local talent from across Northeast Florida. From cultural traditions to cutting-edge experimentation, each performance reflects originality, passion, and community spirit.
Featured artists include:
Noise Complaint – high-energy tap ensemble blending rhythm with storytelling
John & Julia Boyd (AcroFit) – gravity-defying acrobatics and movement innovation
Sarava Dawson – choreographer and coach known for expressive, emotionally rich work
Fire Sacral Flow – blending movement and meditation in a powerful fusion
Florida Ballet Trainee Program – showcasing the technical excellence of young classical dancers
Three Hearts Dance – contemporary collective driven by heart and connection
Ballroom on Amelia – elegant, social dance stylings with local flair
Island Aerial Danceworks – featuring Casey Valencia on lyra, soaring with grace
Leilani Leo – honoring her heritage through Polynesian dance, inspired by her mother’s group, Kona Revue
Kate Havel – presenting a new ensemble work highlighting artistic collaboration
The Island Tappers – rhythm-filled, joyful community tap
Casey Valencia – performs a Lyra piece honoring the legacy of her family’s beloved dance school, Julanne’s School of Dance
Meghan & LuSynda – offering American Tribal Style-inspired group improvisation rooted in global dance traditions
Honey Deacon and Dancer – Local Singer performs with dancer
From contemporary to classical, aerial to flamenco, ballroom to tribal fusion—this program is packed with originality, spirit, and the unmistakable energy of artists on the rise.
Join us in cheering on the future of dance—and witness the creative force growing right here in our own backyard.