Create a Cohort: a special for Educators!

Send five or more students to Bates Dance Festival’s Young Dancers Intensive or Professional Training Program and attend PTP for FREE!

Students have an exceptional time when they attend BDF in a cohort of their peers.

Take this opportunity to attend BDF yourself and immerse yourself in Technique, Somatics, Contemporary Practice, Making Work, and more. Watch performances by renowned companies, participate in discussions, and engage with your peers for one, two, or three weeks of professional development. PTP dates are July 13–August 2, 2025.

Email Director of Training Programs Natalie Gotter at dancefest@bates.edu to find out more information

Learn more about YDI, for ages 14–18 here
Learn more about PTP here