The Richmond Dance Festival returns after a three-year hiatus, with a diverse lineup of performances, from contemporary and hip-hop to modern and cultural dance styles. Dogtown Dance will present three shows across two venues, the Grace Street Theatre and the Henrico Center for the Arts, on Saturday, April. 26, offering a showcase of the area’s vibrant dance community and talent.

The annual one-day event hosted by Dogtown Dance since 2014 halted in 2022 when the theater closed its doors. However, after three years of focusing on funding and restructuring the board members have revived the festival. The revived festival marks a fresh chapter for Dogtown, aiming to reconnect with audiences and reaffirm its role in Richmond’s dance landscape.

“We’re thrilled to … provide a platform for creative expression that inspires and captivates,” said Deandra Clarke, vice president of Dogtown Dance.

At Grace Street Theatre, matinee and evening performances at 2 and 6 p.m. will showcase 11 works by professional choreographers, including Olivia Gotsch of Conflux Dance Theater, Eric Rivera, associate professor of dance at VCU, and the visiting company Ash and Elm. The dance film “Refinement” by filmmaker and choreographer Chloe Abrams also will be screened..

The Henrico Center for the Arts will host the Next Generation performance at 2 p.m., spotlighting emerging artists ages 13 to 18. Dancers from Appomattox Regional Governor’s School in Petersburg and The Rahk Dance Academy in Georgia will join local youths for the event. “Black Kings Dance Too,” a film by choreographer Kelly Hamlin that reinforces positive images of Black men, will be featured during the show.

Tickets range from $15 to $25 and are available at dogtowndance.com. Proceeds will support the Dogtown Dance Festival, a day of free community dance classes planned for the fall.