february 25–March 1, 2026
wilbury theatre GROUP . Providence, RI

A dazzling array of boundary-pushing contemporary dance performances, dance films and artist/audience interactions.

With live performances from: Stacy Matthew Spence (NY) . Leslie Cuyjet (NY) . Angie Hauser & Chris Aiken (MA) . Darnell “Snoopy” Brown (MA) . Deanna Gerde (RI) . Scott McPheeters (ME) . Raymond Pinto (CT) . Alexis Robbins (CT) . Cassie Wang (MA)

Plus, dance films from around the world, parties, post-show talks, and classes with the artists.

The Motion State Dance Festival is produced by Motion State Arts: Ali Kenner Brodsky, Lila Hurwitz and Andy Russ.

Motion State Arts thanks Providence Marriott Downtown; Providence Tourism Council; The Wilbury Theatre Group; and many generous individual and business donors for their support of the 2026 festival.