International Dance Festival NOLA

For the second year, the New Orleans contemporary dance company BODYART presents the International Dance Festival New Orleans. The event—hosted at Tulane University, Hotel Peter and Paul, the Marigny Opera House, the Broad Theatre, and the New Marigny Theatre—is a collaboration with Chilean arts organization Cooperativa Corredor de Danza Valparaíso. Conceived as an opportunity for cultural exchange through the art of dance, the festival is made up of performances, presentations, and masterclasses by local and international artists. This year, the festival will also debut the first ever International Dance Film Festival on Saturday, featuring a selection of dance films from all over the world, screened at the Broad Theatre. Most classes are open-level, and amateur dancers are invited to participate as well as professionals. Events begin at 7:30 pm Thursday and carry on through 10 pm Sunday. $100 pass for the whole weekend; $50 for local artists; options for individual event tickets. Find the full schedule at idfnola.com.