Palm Desert Choreography Festival is a dynamic live platform for dancemakers and dancers to showcase their work and powerfully engages audiences around dance in the Coachella Valley. Dedicated to dance as an art form, the Festival presents new, original choreography and features a competition in two divisions, a Lifetime Achievement Award presentation, outreach projects, workshops, and networking opportunities for choreographers and dancers.
Since 1998, the Festival has presented 781 original pieces of choreography and awarded over $850,000 to choreographers.
“Participating in Palm Desert Choreography Festival was such a rewarding and inspiring experience. Being in community with fellow creators and immersed in such a supportive environment is vital to growth as an artist. I’m truly honored to have been awarded the Grand Prize and to be recognized for my work Blooming Flowers and the Full Moon; it’s fueling my drive to continue dreaming big. Thank you for providing this invaluable space and for an unforgettable experience!.”
– Natasha Adorlee/Concept o4, 2024 Grand Prize Award
