Established in 1988, the Vail Dance Festival is held annually in Vail, Colorado. Under the leadership of Artistic Director Damian Woetzel, the Festival features dance stars from around the world in all genres of dance including ballet, tap, contemporary, hip hop and modern. The spectacular venues include the Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater in Vail and the Vilar Performing Arts Center in Beaver Creek. The Vail Dance Festival is a project of the Vail Valley Foundation.