Roxey Ballet will host the second annual River Dance Festival on August 18-20 at Mill Ballet in New Hope, Pa., featuring more than 20 choreographers and 80 dancers from across the nation.

The mission of the festival is to give artists a platform to present their work showcasing a variety of talent featuring BIPOC artists and select works based on social justice.

“I’m delighted to be able to offer this opportunity to both choreographers and the viewing public, said Artistic Director Mark Roxey. “A festival of this scale is a unique experience, with three days of performances featuring over 20 choreographers. We are thrilled to welcome these talented artists to our Delaware River towns to share their voices through dance on topics of racial equality, social justice, and cultural diversity.”

Featured choreographers and dancers include Seyong Kim, an associate professor of dance at Western Michigan University and a former Roxey Ballet Company member; Grace Marguerite Sellinger, who is interested in exploring the challenging parts of daily life through the choreographic process; and Lisa Botalico, who will  be accompanied by visual artist Libby Ramage and a group of dancers.

Students from the Mill Ballet School’s three-week choreographic workshop will also be performing new choreography created specifically for the festival. Mill Ballet is located at 46 North Sugan Road in New Hope, Pa. Visit roxeyballet.org for tickets.