FAQs
Who is Welcome at Migrations?
Everyone.... Yes, we mean it! Migrations thrives on the movement of peoples, ideas, and most importantly the love of the dance. Do you want to take a workshop, perform in our shows, or just soak in the vibe? We want you to enjoy the festival in the way that makes you happy. Come meet friends, shop, have a frank discussion in one of the free Lunch & Learns, or catch a show. There are many ways to participate, and we support your journey.
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Our Mission
Migrations brings together a unique mix of dancers, musicians, and participants once a year to experience each other in a respectful and safe environment that celebrates every participant from the beginner to expert. As an organization, Migrations honors and respects everyone’s right to exist and thrive in the arts and learn including our LQBTQIA and marginalized communities.
Festival Guidelines for All Participants
Migrations is built upon dancers, entertainers, musicians, teachers, students, hobbyists, and vendors who represent a wide swath of our community. As such, any behavior exhibited by any identity or person(s), whether it be physical, verbal, written, electronic, or via personal or public social media platforms (e.g., email, Facebook, Twitter/X, Instagram, WhatsApp, etc.) including, but not limited to, Migrations participants, Migrations vendors, Migrations performers, Migrations volunteers, and/or any services contracted by the festival that can be construed as racist, anti-LGBTQIA, body shaming, sexual harassment, and/or bullying in any form will not be tolerated. Migrations will reserve to right to deny access to the festival and/or Migrations-managed social media platforms and content to any person(s) or identities that do not meet with our mission and/or that affect the safe environs of our festival which include, but are not limited to, Migrations social media platforms, the festival itself, and/or any other events hosted/produced by Migrations.
Location
Norris Conference Center - Austin
2525 W. Anderson Lane, Suite 365
Austin, Texas 78757
(512) 451-5011
Parking
Parking is free in front of the conference center. Please make sure to observe any and all signs and parking regulations and lock your vehicles at all times. The parking lot is shared with several other business and we ask you be mindful as you use the property and it environs.
Hotels
Additional Information Coming Soon -https://norriscenters.com/austin-area-hotels/
Accessibility
INFORMATION COMING SOON
Shows
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Performer Application deadline: Saturday, October 4, 2025
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Dance companies/troupes only need to submit 1 application.
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Every performer must be registered for at least 4 hours of workshops per performance or the purchase of a vending booth. The purchase of a vending booth may be substituted for the required workshop registrations for one performer.
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FCBD All-Skate requires 2 hours of workshops and the mandatory practice session to participate.
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Gala
Show Seating
UPDATES COMING SOON
Shopping
Vending will be free to the attendees and the public during workshops, the Flights of Fancy Showcass, and the Gala Shows.
Flights of Fancy Showcase
The Showcase is free to the public and attendees.
Lunch & Learn Programming
Lunch & Learn Programming is free to attendees and the public. We are accepting donations and 100% of all proceeds will go to the programming facilitators. Lunch and Learns revolve around a series of topics in the dance and music community moderated by Migrations attendees, instructors, and staff.