ABOUT THE EVENT

Step into your power with our Beginner Heels class, where we leave our minds at the door and dive deep into the present moment. This class is more than just dance—it’s a healing journey that invites you to fully immerse yourself in your body, embracing every movement with confidence and grace. Together, we’ll explore the boldness within, reclaiming the space and throne that are your divine right. Feel empowered, liberated, and unapologetically you as you take each step in your heels, owning your power and presence. Registration is required and participants must bring their own pair of heels for the class. Registration: https://terplink.umd.edu/event/10328745

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ABOUT NEXTNOW FEST

Started in 2014, Clarice Presents’ annual NextNOW Fest is an inspiring arts experience that celebrates imagination, creativity and community. In addition to the core festival nights at The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center, we’re thrilled to continue partnerships with student-led groups, academic departments and university-based arts venues to hold festival events throughout campus.

NextNOW Fest is a signature event in University of Maryland's Arts for All initiative, which leverages the combined power of the arts, technology and social justice to address the grand challenges of our time.

FUNDING

NextNOW Fest is supported in part by the Maryland State Arts Council and The Morris and Gwendolyn Cafritz Foundation. Additional support is provided by Terps After Dark and the University of Maryland's Arts for All initiative. NextNOW Fest's Silent Disc-Glo event is supported by UMD's Student Entertainment Events; and the Vital Signs Mini-Grants Showcase is supported by the Venable Foundation and Pepsi.