This page will be kept up to date with all important information for the 2027 Lehigh Valley Youth Dance Fest.

LEHIGH VALLEY YOUTH DANCE FEST

MAY 14-16, 2027 - Muhlenberg College

Information for Directors

Upcoming Deadlines:

Offer a Scholarship


Through LYDF’s scholarship audition class, students have the opportunity to audition for scholarships to multiple summer programs at the same time without any additional charge. Scholarships are provided by LYDF companies as well as outside dance organizations, and enable dancers to expand their training and professional opportunities beyond their home studio.


If your company would like to offer a scholarship to your summer program please fill out our Scholarship Form.

Deadline for submissions is February 16, 2026.


How the scholarship process works:

  1. Directors sign up to offer scholarships

  2. Each participating LYDF company will nominate 3 of their dancers based on financial need and availability to attend the one or more of the summer programs offered.

  3. Nominated dancers take part in the audition class during the festival

  4. Representative of each summer program attend the scholarship audition to select their awardees. 

  5. Scholarships are announced during the festival.