The Lamar University Department of Theatre & Dance is thrilled to host Aimed Dance Summer Fest 2026 - 2 weeks of classes, concerts, and community events - to be held July 6 – 18 on the Lamar University campus.  

Committed to offering movement, theory, and design sessions that will take the movement artists to the next level, ADSF 26 offers two laboratory style tracks: choreography and performance. Dancers ages 14+ are invited to participate in the Pre/Professional Intensive for either one week or two full weeks. Artists enrolled in the performance and choreography labs will take the stage with Aimed Dance and special guests in the weekend Festival Concerts. Information & Tuition can be found by visiting aimeddancesummerfest.com/classes/.

featuring premieres by the Emerging Choreographer Fellows and special guest choreographers, the choreography and performance festival participants, and curated special guest works. All performances will begin at 7:30 pm and will be held in the Lamar University Studio Theatre on a sliding scale with admissions ranging from $10 - $20. 

ArTalks will happen prior to each performance starting at 6:00 pm.  If you are a dancer, were a dancer, or just enjoy seeing live performance art, we invite you to join us for any or all parts of this incredible celebration of dance in SETX.