What is Thalhe?

An international dance festival for adults, in Sarasota, Florida.

Three days of professional classes, live music, workshops and a Gala on a real theater stage. No age limit. No perfect body. No single path. Just a love for dance.

Who it's for: every adult (18+) who loves to dance

First-time dancers, adults returning after years away, and lifelong dancers. Every age, body, background and ability. You are welcomed exactly as you are. Thalhe is for every adult: every color, every body, every gender, every ability, including dancers with disabilities.

Classes Only

Every participant takes classes all three days.

3 full days of classes
Workshops & masterclasses
Welcome kit, certificate, Gala ticket

Classes + Performing

Some also choose to perform on stage at the Gala.

Everything in Classes Only
Stage rehearsal and 1-4 Gala pieces
Personal feedback on your performance

How the 3 days work

Day 1: Welcome & a day of dance

Welcome gift, t-shirt and badge, then a full day of classes in many styles.

Day 2: Classes & workshops

Day 1: Welcome & a day of dance

More classes, plus stage makeup, physical therapy and talks with Broadway directors.

Day 3: Gala day

Day 1: Welcome & a day of dance

Day 3: Gala day

A stage class with live music, rehearsal, then the Gala.

Live music, feedback and certificates

Live pianist

Feedback & certificates

Every class is accompanied live by a professional pianist in the studio.

Feedback & certificates

At the Gala every dancer gets a certificate and personal feedback from professional artists. Nobody is ranked.

The Gala and the celebration

The Gala

The reception

At the Sarasota Opera House, under real theater lights, with family, friends and dance lovers cheering your name.

The reception

After the show, the celebration reception on the theater's third floor: food, drinks, live music and singing.

A moment we'll never forget

Burlesque 2026

Every dancer at the festival learned the same Burlesque choreography and performed it on stage together, as one group.

One stage for everyone

Every age, body and background. Some had never danced before.

Photo gallery

Watch Thalhe

The Thalhe Festival story, on video.

Ready to dance?

Early Bird until April 10, 2027.

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