Banyan Dance Festival: Rehearsal Observation with the Banyan Dance Company
Tuesday, August 4, 2026 at 8:00 PM · Ballet Florida
Gain exclusive access to the creative process as Sean Aaron Carmon develops a new work for the Banyan Dance Company. Attendees will witness firsthand how movement is crafted, refined, and brought to life in rehearsal. The experience concludes with a conversation offering insight into Carmon's choreographic approach and artistic vision. Schedule 4:30 p.m. — Rehearsal Observation 5:45 p.m. — Choreographer Talkback About Banyan Dance Festival: Banyan Dance Festival was created through a partnership between Natural Movers Foundation and GroundedWPB. Designed to strengthen South Florida’s dance ecosystem, the week-long festival (happening August 3-8, 2026 throughout West Palm Beach) brings together professional artists, aspiring dancers, choreographers, and community members through performances, training opportunities, creative development, and public engagement experiences. Festival faculty and featured artists include internationally recognized choreographers and educators Sean Aaron Carmon, Babatunji, and Loni Landon, alongside other local, national, and international artists participating throughout the week. The Festival is funded in part by the Cultural Council for Palm Beach County through its Bright Ideas Sponsorship. For more information and a detailed schedule of events, visit www.banyandancefestival.com or follow @banyandancefestival on Instagram.