American College Dance Association presents
The 2027 National College Dance Festival
An Intersection of Dance and Creative Technology
June 3-5, 2027
University of Utah & Kingsbury Hall | Salt Lake City, Utah
This three-day festival, held on the beautiful campus of the University of Utah will feature workshops, classes, research presentations, networking events, and evening gala performances. The Festival classes and workshops will emphasize the intersection of dance and creative technology.
Festival Coordinator: Mattie Fenton, Executive Director
Festival Co-Coordinator: Brittany Ray, Director of Programs
Festival Co-Coordinator: Sara Pickett, University of Utah & ACDA Board Member
Lodging: Thinking about attending this year’s Festival? Book your rooms now before prices increase!
Courtyard by Marriott: Salt Lake City Downtown: ACDA Room Block available
$165/night for a quad room + Tax
Complimentary parking, fitness center, indoor pool
Distance to University of Utah: 3-4 miles, Access to TRAX
Cutoff date: May 3, 2026
Crystal Inn: ACDA Room Block available
$159/night + Tax
Complimentary Hot Breakfast Buffet.
Complimentary Parking
Complimentary 24-hour Airport Shuttle
Indoor Pool, Hot Tub, Dry Sauna, and Exercise Room
Current room tax: 17.32%
Distance to University of Utah: 3 miles, Access to TRAX
Cutoff date: May 2, 2026
Hilton Garden Inn: ACDA Room Block available
$159/night for 2 people (additional $11/night per person above 2) + Tax
Breakfast included
Current room tax: 17.32%
Distance to University of Utah: 3 miles, Access to TRAX
Cutoff date: May 2, 2026
Other Lodging Recommendations:
– Homewood Suites by Hilton Salt Lake City Downtown
– The Little America Hotel – Salt Lake City
– Holiday Inn Express Salt Lake City Downtown by IHG
– Salt Lake City Marriott University Park (far from food/downtown but close to campus)
– University Guest House & Conference Center (far from food/downtown but close to campus)
– Airbnb and VRBO have some great options for smaller groups
Click here to read about ACDA’s 2026-2027 copyright process for the National College Dance Festival.
We invite faculty, graduate students, and professionals to submit proposals that highlight their work at the intersection of dance and technology. A call for proposals will be announced in fall 2026 for those interested in presenting. Please note that all selected presenters will be required to pay applicable registration fees.
See ACDA’s National Festival In-Action!
About the National College Dance Festival
The National College Dance Festival, a biennial event, showcases dances selected by adjudicators from each of the regional conferences based on their outstanding artistic excellence and merit. The primary objective of the National Festival is to highlight, on a national level, the outstanding quality of choreography and performance created on college and university campuses.
Support the Festival
Do you know an individual or company that would like to have their name in the spotlight? ACDA offers a comprehensive sponsorship package tailored to meet the wants and needs of every sponsor.
Interested in learning more? Message ACDA’s Executive Director Mattie Fenton at mattie.fenton@acda.dance.