2611 McGavock Pk, Nashville, TN 37214
SEPTEMBER 4-6, 2026
THE ULTIMATE COUNTRY DANCE & MUSIC FESTIVAL
Nashville Dance Fest is a vibrant celebration of country dance and music!
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The three-day festival is full of dance workshops from some of the best instructors in the nation, competitions, social dancing with all your friends, daily live music & evening concerts with some of your favorite artists.
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September 4-6, 2026, we have partnered with the world famous Nashville Palace and Scoreboard Bar & Grill to take over more than 90,000 sqft of space including; five gorgeous tented dance floors, outdoor Main Stage with it's own floor, indoor dance floor inside Nashville Palace, vendors, and activations all weekend!
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You don't need a partner - (or any experience!) - to come learn everything from line dancing to partner dancing. Nashville Dance Fest is the perfect festival for all country dance and music lovers. It's not just an event, it's family. All boogie, no drama, y'all!
THE EXPERIENCE
CONCERTS
Experience the heart and soul of country music with live performances.
DANCE WORKSHOPS
Led by seasoned professionals, hone your skills or learn new dances.
FAMILY FRIENDLY
Fun-filled family experience, with activities and dances that everyone can enjoy!
COMPETITIONS
Showcase your moves in our dance competitions, where every step counts!
NDF V4 2026 FRESH BOOTS INSTRUCTOR SEARCH
The Fresh Boots Instructor Search is Nashville Dance Fest’s community-powered way of discovering the next standout dance instructor to take the NDF stage. Instructors from across the country are nominated and advanced entirely through community nominations.
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STAGE 1 – OPEN NOMINATIONS JAN 12 THROUGH JAN 31
Supporters submit the name of the instructor they want to see at Nashville Dance Fest. At the end of Stage 1, the 12-15* instructors with the most votes move on to the Final Voting.
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STAGE 2 – TOP 15 FINAL VOTING FEB 6 THROUGH FEB 20
The Top 12-15* instructors are announced and final voting opens for a limited time. Supporters vote for one instructor from the Top 12-15*. Final number of fresh boot instructors will be dependent on final voting tallies.
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During the Final Round, supporters can unlock 10 bonus votes for their chosen instructor by using that instructor’s unique code when purchasing:
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A General Admission ticket
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OR a VIP ticket upgrade
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STAGE 3 - WINNER ANNOUNCEMENTS FEB 27
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1st Place is crowned the Fresh Boots Instructor for NDF V4 2026
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2nd and 3rd Place earn official NDF Ambassador positions
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IMPORTANT BONUS VOTE RULES:
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Bonus votes can only be earned once per person
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You cannot receive bonus votes for both GA and VIP
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VIP bonus votes apply only if you already purchased GA prior contest
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Bonus votes are applied during the Final Round and count toward final rankings​
WELCOME TO THE INNER CIRCLE OF NASHVILLE DANCE FEST, WHERE THE REAL ONES GET THE GOODS FIRST. SIGN UP NOW AND UNLOCK: EARLY ACCESS TO COMPETITION REGISTRATION, EXCLUSIVE DISCOUNTS ON TICKETS AND MERCH, VIP MEET AND GREETS WITH ARTISTS, SURPRISE GIVEAWAYS, FLASH DEALS SENT STRAIGHT TO YOUR PHONE, AND ALL THE INSIDER PERKS WE DON'T POST PUBLICLY.
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IF YOU'RE SERIOUS ABOUT DANCE, THIS IS WHERE YOU LEVEL UP.
PARTNERS & SPONSORS
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