Omaha Performing Arts and the Omaha Modern Dance Collective join forces this summer for DanceFest 2009, Nebraska’s first invitational contemporary dance festival. DanceFest 2009 will include several area dance groups.

The festival is a weekend celebration of original modern dance works created by Omaha and Lincoln artists, including works inspired by visiting companies from Omaha Performing Arts’ 2008-09 touring dance series.

“Our audiences have been telling us for years that it’s hard to appreciate Omaha’s dance talent because it’s scattered among many small performances,” said Taffy Howard, director of the Omaha Modern Dance Collective. “This festival will give people a chance to see the best of Omaha contemporary dance — all on one program, in one weekend, with one ticket.”

Tickets for the festival are now on sale through Ticket Omaha.  Click the Ticket Omaha logo to purchase your tickets.

For more information, contact the Omaha Modern Dance Collective  - 402-551-7473