Emerson Spring To Dance Festival Tickets

Emerson Spring To Dance Festival is a celebrated Midwest dance event organized by Dance St. Louis (DANCEstl). Now in its long-standing tradition, the festival showcases national touring companies across contemporary ballet and modern dance, presented at the Touhill Performing Arts Center on the University of Missouri–St. Louis campus in St. Louis, Missouri. The festival has deep roots, dating back to its early years when it was known as the Emerson Spring to Dance Festival. DANCEstl marks its 60th anniversary season in 2025/26, underscoring a commitment to high-caliber live performance and community engagement.

Whether you’re a longtime dance fan or discovering contemporary performance for the first time, Emerson Spring To Dance Festival offers an accessible, engaging program with a reputation described by the Chicago Tribune as “arguably the best dance buffet in the Midwest” and celebrated by the St. Louis Post-Dispatch as a standout celebration of dance. We’ve got you covered for secure, straightforward ticket access to these dynamic performances at Touhill.

Upcoming editions bring renowned companies to St. Louis for two focused performance days. The 2025 edition runs May 23–24, 2025, and the 2026 edition runs May 22–23, 2026, each date treated as a standalone engagement. For the latest lineups, venue details, and ticket options, rely on Dance St. Louis and Touhill’s official channels.

Follow Dance St. Louis for official updates: Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, X (Twitter). For venue specifics and program details, visit Touhill Performing Arts Center and University of Missouri–St. Louis resources.

Biographies and highlights: Emerson Spring To Dance Festival features a spectrum of national touring companies within contemporary ballet and modern dance, with robust programming and touring histories. Artists and ensembles commonly featured include Ballet West, Joffrey Concert Group, DIAVOLO | Architecture in Motion, Ensemble Español Spanish Dance Theater, and other leading dance companies of the era. These performances inspire, challenge, and celebrate the art of movement, all within a welcoming, city-centered cultural experience.