Michigan Ballet Festival
February 21-22, 2026 | Flint, MI | Ages 8-18
Technique
Elevate your dancer’s skills with focused instruction in ballet and contemporary, helping them refine their technique and improve precision and artistry.
Performance
At MBF, dancers also have the opportunity to perform in our gala, where they will receive professional adjudication.
Feedback
Receive personalized, professional feedback from industry experts during class and following the gala performance, giving your dancer valuable insights to grow and improve.
Opportunity
Expand their horizons by connecting with peers, professionals, and nationally recognized programs. With access to scholarships for summer intensives, students gain supportive pathways to continue their growth beyond the festival.
What Makes MBF Unforgettable
Discover the magic of the Michigan Ballet Festival, where young dancers from across the Midwest come together for a weekend of master classes, wellness workshops, and a gala performance. Held February 21–22, 2026 in Flint, MI. MBF provides pre-professional dancers ages 8–18 the chance to learn from renowned guest faculty, receive professional feedback, and build connections that last a lifetime. Watch to see the artistry, community, and inspiration that make this festival a one-of-a-kind experience.
Grow their artistic confidence
Help your child build confidence through expert-led classes, personalized feedback, and performance opportunities. The Michigan Ballet Festival empowers young dancers to express themselves and shine on stage.
Prepare for success with expert guidance
Give your young dancer the opportunity to refine their skills and gain expert guidance from top professionals from across the nation. With tailored feedback and a focus on growth, your child will thrive at Michigan Ballet Festival.
Build meaningful connection
Help your child build confidence through expert-led classes, personalized feedback, and performance opportunities. The Michigan Ballet Festival empowers young dancers to express themselves and shine on stage.
Explore future opportunities
During the festival, dancers may also be considered for scholarships to nationally recognized summer intensives. These scholarships are designed to encourage continued training and growth, offering additional opportunities to learn from diverse voices in the dance world, always in partnership with the training they already receive at home.
Scholarship Opportunities
Dancers attending Michigan Ballet Festival have the opportunity to connect with professional schools and elite summer intensives from across the state and the nation in partnership with the training that they receive at their home studios. We are proud to have the following schools as part of MBF 2026:
Partners
We are proud to partner with the following premiere organizations to advance our mission and vision.
