
Save the Date!
9.20.25
Mark your calendars for SpARC 2025 at the Mexican Heritage Plaza in San José, CA! This exciting festival will showcase incredible dance talent from around the South Bay, along with free dance classes and local artist vendors. Don't miss out on the opportunity to experience the vibrant arts scene! Deadlines for artists are below. Tickets on sale soon.
About our FestivAl
SpARC Dance Festival celebrates the richness of our local dance community, fostering collaboration, artistic growth, and exposure. Our vision is to create dance opportunities in San José, providing platforms for dancers, choreographers, and emerging artists to shine.

Guest choreographers and dancers from around the Bay Area join ArcTangent Dance on stage. Tickets go on sale in Summer 2025.
If you are a choreographer interested in showing your work, apply here.
We are thrilled to offer a free community dance class. This class is open to all ages and dance abilities and taught by a local teacher. Registration is encouraged but not required.
We feature local artists and small businesses to sell their goods in the lobby throughout the day. Reach out if you are a vendor interested in sharing your business!
Get Involved
SpARC thrives because of passionate people like you! Whether you want to volunteer, help plan, or sponsor, there’s a way to make an impact.
Help out on event day with:
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Setup & breakdown
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Assisting artists & guests
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Managing merchandise & pop-ups
We are looking for interested folks to help us plan our festival! Click below to learn more.
Consider a tex-deductible donation to help us cover costs. Learn more of the benefits by clicking below.
Upcoming Deadlines
February 1, 2025
Choreographer Applications Open!
Local to the South Bay choreographers and performers are encouraged to apply.
April 20, 2025 11:59 pm
Deadline for Choreographer Application
May 18, 2025
CoTangent Dance Auditions
Dancers ages 13-18 (7th -12th Grade) are encouraged to audition to join the second season. Learn more about CoTangent Dance here.
Mid-May 2025
Choreographers Announced!
June 2025
Tickets go on sale!
September 1, 2025
Artist pop-up shop applications close.