Nashville Dance Fest: Volume 4 – Nashville, TN
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Music City will welcome thousands of country dance enthusiasts from around the world Labor Day weekend as Nashville Dance Fest returns Sept. 4-6 with three days of live country music, championship dance competitions, world-class instruction and unforgettable entertainment. Headlined by country hitmakers Eric Paslay and Love and Theft, the international festival has quickly become one of North America’s premier country dance events. The festival is also home to the prestigious Honky Tonk World Championships, featuring elite dancers from around the globe competing for world championship titles, in addition to Open and Pro-Am competitions taking place all weekend long. The celebration begins Thursday, Sept. 3, with the official Nashville Dance Fest Launch Party at Category 10 in downtown Nashville beginning at 7 p.m., giving attendees an opportunity to meet fellow dancers, enjoy live entertainment and officially kickoff the Labor Day weekend festivities. The festival, hosted at the legendary Nashville Palace and neighboring Scoreboard Bar & Grill, transforms more than 90,000 square feet into an immersive country music and dance experience featuring eight dance floors, an outdoor concert stage, competitions, workshops, vendors and social dancing. Recently recognized by Esquire as one of the top bars in America, The Nashville Palace provides the perfect backdrop for one of the country’s fastest-growing dance festivals. Now in its fourth year, Nashville Dance Fest has rapidly become an international destination event, attracting attendees from across the United States as well as Canada, Australia, the United Kingdom and throughout Europe. What began in 2024 has quickly evolved into a bucket-list experience for country dance enthusiasts seeking world-class instruction, live country music and an unmatched sense of community. This year’s festival will feature more than 40 of the nation’s leading dance instructors, including world champions and award-winning competitors, creating an exceptional experience for dancers of every skill level. “Nashville has always been known as Music City, and we’re proud that Nashville Dance Fest is helping establish it as a global destination for country dance,” said Taylor Winston, co-founder of Nashville Dance Fest. “People arrive here as strangers and leave as lifelong friends. Whether you’re stepping onto the dance floor for the first time or competing for a world championship, everyone is welcomed into this incredible community.” |
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