Dance Nation

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Event Category: BC’s Best Festivals & Events
This November, Anvil Theatre presents The Search Party’s production of Dance Nation by Clare Barron, running November 13–23, 2025. A sharp, funny, and unflinching look at ambition, friendship, and growing up in the high-pressure world of competitive dance.
Somewhere in America, an army of pre-teen competitive dancers plots to take over the world. And if their new routine is good enough, they’ll claw their way to the top at the Boogie Down Grand Prix in Tampa Bay.
In Clare Barron’s raucous and hilarious play of ambition and ferocity, these young dancers have more than choreography on their minds, because every plié and jeté is a step toward finding themselves, and a fight to unleash their power. Follow them as they fight to find themselves and be heard in a world that wants to pin them against each other. In the midst of turmoil, these characters are confronted with an important question: what does it take to win? And what are they willing to sacrifice to become victorious?
Dance Nation is fierce, funny, and unafraid to tackle the messy business of growing up, competing, and claiming space in the world. Come ready to laugh, cheer, and maybe even cringe as these young dancers pirouette their way through triumphs and meltdowns. Buy your tickets today!
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