Dance Nation

July 23-August 2, 2026

Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 PM, & Saturdays and Sundays at 2:30 PM

By Clare Barron
Location: ACT Mainstage

About the Show
Somewhere in America, an army of pre-teen competitive dancers plots to take over the world. And if their new routine is good enough, they’ll claw their way to the top at Nationals in Tampa Bay. A play about ambition, growing up, and how to find our souls in the heat of it all.
Content Awareness: Please be advised that this production contains stylized gore and use of blood, coarse language, depictions of self-harm and masturbation, and descriptions of sex, sexual assault and harassment of the teenaged characters. Additionally, there are references to cultural appropriation and racism, disordered eating, suicide and mental illness, cancer and death.

Accessibility: Accessible wheelchair seating and listening devices are available for all performances. For specific accessibility questions or requests, contact the box office.

Ticketing Information

• Adult Tickets (18+) are $36.50 ticket price + $4.50 fees + $2.56 tax = $43.56 total
• Youth Tickets (3-17) are $18.00 ticket price + $4.50 fees + $1.26 tax = $23.76 total