Youngsters perform during the youth portion of the Bates Dance Festival finale on Saturday at the Bates Alumni Gym. The finale is culmination of the 6 week of dance instruction that draws dancers from 40 states and 5 countries. Festival director Laura Faure said the 28th annual festival has been the most successful to date having 190 dancers and 60 arts teachers and musicians. The festival is composed of a 3 week youth program and a 3 week professional session.

Youngsters perform during the youth portion of the Bates Dance Festival finale on Saturday at the Bates Alumni Gym.

Dancers perform during the professional portion of the Bates Dance Festival finale on Saturday at the Bates Alumni Gym.

Dancers perform during the professional portion of the Bates Dance Festival finale on Saturday at the Bates Alumni Gym.

Dancers perform during the professional portion of the Bates Dance Festival finale on Saturday at the Bates Alumni Gym.


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