About The Royal Berkshire Festival of Dance
The Royal Berkshire Festival of Dance aims to promote and celebrate dance as a vital art form.
Our festival provides a platform for young dancers to shine.
We are dedicated to fostering talent, creativity, and community in the dance world.
Festival 2027
Our 2027 festival will continue our tradition of providing a local festival for local schools, and with a new cup introduced for the 2027 season, we will focus on nurturing novice dancers. If you would like to register your interest in this festival, please fill out the contact form.
Founder: Jill Baird
The RBF was founded in 1991 by Jill Baird, Chair of the festival until 2024. We continue to honour the legacy of the festival and Jill's vision.