Welcome to the 2025 Richmond International Dance Festival!
Our second year is here, and it’s shaping up to be bigger and unforgettable than ever! This year’s festival takes place on National Dance Day, making the celebration even more meaningful. Together, we’ll showcase how dance truly unites the world; crossing boundaries, sparking joy, and connecting us through rhythm.
With more than 15 groups participating, you can look forward to a full day of workshops, live performances, delicious global foods, kids’ activities, and the colorful Parade of Cultures to close it all out.
This page is your official guide; schedules, activities, and updates are all here to help you make the most of your festival experience. Get ready to move, taste, connect, and celebrate the world right here in Richmond!
Thank you for joining us at the 2025 Richmond International Dance Festival!
Our second year was an unforgettable celebration held on National Dance Day, bringing together over 15 groups for workshops, live performances, global foods, kids’ activities, and the colorful Parade of Cultures.
Through dance, we crossed boundaries, shared joy, and connected as one community. This page now serves as a recap hub—featuring highlights, galleries, and media coverage—so you can relive the energy and memories from this year’s festival.
RIDF in the news
Richmond International Dance Festival
On Sept. 20, Deep Run Park hosted the second Richmond International Dance Festival, featuring diverse performances and interactive workshops. The event thrived despite a storm that ended the day early.
Dance festival to celebrate Richmond’s cultural diversity
The Richmond International Dance Festival returned to Deep Run Park for its second year, featuring 16 dance troupes from around the world, global food vendors, and family-friendly activities. Organized by Culture Encounters and Henrico’s Outreach & Engagement Agency, the festival celebrated diversity and community through music, movement, and cultural exchange.
Richmond’s only multicultural dance festival returns to Deep Run Park Saturday
The 2nd Annual Richmond International Dance Festival returned to Deep Run Park with an expanded lineup of global dance troupes, food vendors, and cultural activities. Presented by Culture Encounters in partnership with Henrico Outreach & Engagement Agency and BLK RVA, the festival celebrated Richmond’s diversity while building connections through music, movement, and community spirit.
Relive the 2025 Dance Festival
What People Are Saying
2025 Richmond International Dance Festival Presents
Dance Festival Performers
Festival Schedule
Plan Your Day
Plan your day with ease. Here you’ll find the full lineup of workshops, performances, and activities so you do not miss a moment.
Performances & Workshops
Over 15 groups share their artistry. Join a workshop or enjoy a live performance and experience cultures in motion.
Map of the Park
Find Your Way
Find stages, workshops, restrooms, vendors, first aid, and info. Use this map to navigate quickly and enjoy the festival.
Food & Vendors
Come hungry and curious. Taste global flavors, shop cultural goods, and meet the vendors bringing the world to Richmond.
Kids & Families
Family-friendly fun for all ages. Visit the kids’ station for hands-on activities and cultural learning.
Get Involved
Volunteer & Get Involved
This festival thrives because of community. Learn how to volunteer or support in other ways.
Sponsor the Festival
Interested in sponsoring this festival to help bridge cultural gaps through the universal language of dance? Email connect@cultureencounters.org and our team will follow up with options.
Announcements & FAQs
2025 Sponsors and partners:
2024 Richmond International Dance Festival
Richmond International Dance Festival is hosted by Culture Encounters, is Richmond’s only multicultural dance festival. This event highlights the power of dance as a universal language, offering youth and adult workshops led by instructors from diverse cultures, including India, the Philippines, Ghana, and around the world. The festival aims to unite attendees of all backgrounds, fostering understanding and appreciation of cultural diversity. The inaugural festival on September 7, 2024, featured dance performances, a food fair, and community vendors, promoting cultural appreciation through the arts.
The festival is set to be an annual program, contributing to the broader goals of Culture Encounters to address discrimination, celebrate immigrant communities, and create a platform for intercultural dialogue and exchange. It reflects the organization’s vision to use the arts to connect communities, enrich lives, and create social cohesion within Richmond and beyond.
2nd Annual Richmond International Dance Festival – Call for Volunteers
Join Us to Bring the Richmond International Dance Festival to Life!
We’re seeking passionate volunteers to help with setup, guest assistance, workshops, and more. Be part of a vibrant celebration of culture, dance, and community, while making a positive impact.
