The Naples International Dance Festival (NIDF) returns, bringing world-class dance, exceptional artists, and meaningful opportunities to experience dance throughout Southwest Florida.
United Arts Collier is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Contributions are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. A copy of the official registration and financial information may be obtained from the Division of Consumer Services by calling toll-free within the state, 1-800-HELP-FLA (435-7352), or at FDACS.gov. Registration does not imply endorsement, approval, or recommendation by the state. Celebrate our NIDF premier performance on Friday, February 26th at the Norris Center. Bundle your premier performance ticket and join UAC and the performers the opportunity to meet the artists and teachers in a celebratory gathering the night of the performance. Details to come! Upgrade to our VIP Ticket package which includes a ticket to the premier performance, gathering to meet the performers and the teaching artists, and other VIP events throughout the weekend. Details to come! 2 VIP tickets to the NIDF Premier Performance, including the post-performance VIP reception*
2 VIP tickets to additional VIP events throughout the festival weekend 4 VIP tickets to the NIDF Premier Performance, including the post-performance VIP reception*
2 VIP tickets to additional VIP events throughout the festival weekend
Up to 4 Festival Passes with access to all events, classes, and sessions** 4 VIP tickets to the NIDF Premier Performance, including the post-performance VIP reception*
4 VIP tickets to additional VIP events throughout the festival weekend
Up to 4 Festival Passes with access to all events, classes, and sessions**
Opportunity to host a dancer, artist, or keynote speaker 8 VIP tickets to the NIDF Premier Performance, including the post-performance VIP reception*
4 VIP tickets to additional VIP events throughout the festival weekend
Up to 8 Festival Passes with access to all events, classes, and sessions**
Opportunity to host a dancer, artist, or keynote speaker 10 VIP tickets to the NIDF Premier Performance, including the post-performance VIP reception*
6 VIP tickets to additional VIP events throughout the festival weekend
Up to 10 Festival Passes with access to all events, classes, and sessions**
Opportunity to host a dancer, artist, or keynote speaker🎟 Tickets & sponsorship
🎟 Tickets
★ Most popularPremier Performance$100.00VIP Premier Performance$180.00VIP Ticket Package$300.00◼ Sponsorship Packages
◼ The Artist$1,000.00◼ The Ambassador$2,500.00◼ The Creator$5,000.00◼ The Leader$10,000.00◼ The Visionary$15,000.00
Presented by United Arts Collier, NIDF celebrates the power of dance to connect, inspire, and bring people together. From professional performances and master classes to community programs and unique collaborations, the festival offers something for dancers, arts enthusiasts, families, and anyone curious to experience the art of movement. Whether you are a lifelong dance lover, a professional or aspiring dancer, or simply looking for a new cultural experience, we invite you to join us. Throughout the weekend, audiences can experience:
Professional performances featuring exceptional dancers and choreographers
Master classes and workshops for dancers of varying levels
Community programs designed to make dance accessible to everyone
Artist talks and educational opportunities
Collaborations with local arts and cultural organizations
Special events and experiences connecting dance with visual art, music, wellness, and the broader community.
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Your sponsorship directly supports scholarships for aspiring dancers, early childhood dance programs, and travel and stipends for the world-class performers who make this Festival truly one-of-a-kind. As NIDF grows, it’s putting Collier County on the map as a destination for world-class arts, and local businesses are helping us build our community’s reputation.
Join us as a sponsor and help shape NIDF’s future from the ground up. View our Sponsorship Packet to learn how to become a Sponsor or email events@unitedartscollier.org.
There are many ways to be part of NIDF’s story. You can donate to fund scholarships, early childhood dance programs, and travel for the world-class performers who make this Festival truly one-of-a-kind. You can also open your home and host a visiting dancer during the Festival, giving them a warm Collier County welcome while experiencing the Festival from the inside.
Join us in making NIDF possible. Email events@unitedartscollier.org to learn more about donating or hosting.
The 2026 Naples International Dance Festival unfolded over five dynamic days, beginning with an evening of dance on screen and conversation that explored choreography through film and dialogue in a Q&A with former New York City Ballet Soloist, Megan LeCrone. Midweek programming emphasized education, wellness, and access, featuring masterclasses held at Opera Naples and a free, all-ages “Revelations Celebration Community Workshop” set in the iconic Naples Botanical Garden led by Ailey Arts In Education teaching artists, accompanied by live music from an Ailey percussionist.
The festival’s centerpiece arrived with a premier performance featuring world-class artists including LeCrone and dancers who have performed with the Dutch National Ballet, the Scottish Ballet, and the San Francisco Ballet, among others. The evening was further enhanced by a welcome from the Mayor of the City of Naples, Teresa Heitmann, and a pre-performance dance and wellness talk led by Director of the UF Health Shands Arts in Medicine, Dr. Jennifer Baxley Lee. A celebratory post-performance VIP reception with the artists followed the breathtaking performance.
The weekend continued with high-level masterclasses for aspiring dancers and an exclusive beachfront VIP experience, bringing patrons and artists together in an intimate setting. NIDF concluded with inclusive programming focused on movement, health, interdisciplinary artistic inspiration, and community connection, including a Dance for Parkinson’s Disease class—reinforcing the festival’s commitment to making dance accessible and uplifting for all in our community.
2026 Artistic Planning Committee Included:
Tyler Angle, Principal Dancer, New York City Ballet
Melissa Hough, Principal Dancer, Norwegian National Ballet
Francie Huber, Former Principal Dancer, Paul Taylor Dance Company
Megan LeCrone, Former Soloist, New York City Ballet
Naples Press: Dance with the Stars at Naples International Event
Gulfshore Life: NIDF Calendar Listing
Your support was critical in helping the 2026 Naples International Dance Festival 2026 become a successful, important event that reflected the arts of Collier County. If you still like to show your passion for this past event, you can do so by donating here.
Claire Mann
Denise Altman, Esq. & David Greene, MD
Joanne Wyss
Kella & Bill Ettinger
Susan Gibbons
Susan Vail
United Arts Collier is the state-recognized Local Arts Agency for Collier County, advancing access to all the arts for all of Collier through advocacy, community engagement, and education, with additional support from the Collier County Tourist Development Council.
