The DanceBARN Festival is an annual event that brings professional dancers, choreographers, and dance educators together for one week of dancing, creating, relaxing, and performing July 21-27 in the heart of the lake, Battle Lake, Minnesota.
New this year! The DanceBARN Festival 2025 will be Collaborative Dance Film! Every year, we choose to celebrate one aspect of our community. This year, we are excited to create a collaborative dance film that honors the history of one of the most iconic cabins in Battle Lake, The 7 C’s. Originally built in downtown Battle Lake in 1929, the cabin was later moved to its current location on the shores of Battle Lake in 1950. The home has witnessed six generations growing up, weddings, funerals, countless parties (with countless gin and tonics), and 10 DanceBARN Festivals. We look forward to creating something that celebrates the legacy of this historic landmark while exploring the changing and challenging narratives around what it means to enjoy the lake throughout the decades.
Ways to attend:
- Mover: Attend all classes, dance in the dance film being produced during the week, attend all events.
- Maker: (Teaching only this year) Teach a 1-1.5 hour class during the week to all festival attendees.
Cost – We will have scholarships and travel stipends available, but here’s the breakdown of cost before scholarships:
Mover (Not teaching/choreographing): $300
Maker (Teaching/choreographing): $250
Lodging Fee (limited): $250
Please fill out an application, and submit by Tuesday, March 11.