Welcome!
The SAN PEDRO ♥ Festival of the Arts 2026, our FREE family event, features the best in local Dance. Please mark your calendars and plan to join us on the Upper Green at Peck Park near the Community Center at 560 N. Western Avenue on Saturday, September 26, 2026.
Bring a picnic basket, join in a Bollywood step or a flamenco turn, and enjoy an afternoon of world-class dance under the San Pedro Sun.
OUR STORY
In its 20th year, the SAN PEDRO ♥ Festival of the Arts pleased to present 18 vibrant dance companies , interactive performances and free family fun to the heart of the harbor.
This amazing FREE festival showcases the city of San Pedro as a haven for the arts. The SAN PEDRO ♥ Festival of the Arts is a presentation of Los Angeles Choreographers and Dancers.
Louise Reichlin serves as Director of the non-profit Los Angeles Choreographers & Dancers and as Executive Producer and Director of Dance for the The SAN PEDRO ♥ Festival of the Arts.
The SAN PEDRO ♥ Festival of the Arts was founded by Joe Caccavalla, of blessed memory. His legacy lives on as the festival continues to bring the community together, reflecting Mr. Caccavalla’s love for San Pedro and for the arts.
21 Dance Companies. One San Pedro Stage.
This year’s festival brings together 21 dance companies representing an extraordinary range of dance forms, cultural traditions and artistic voices. Explore the participating companies below. The complete performance schedule will be posted once it is finalized.
Brockus Red
CYBERYOGA
DCX
Dhoon Dance
Emilio Castellón and Dancers
Encore Dance Company/
The Academy of Dance
Evolution, Valverde School of Performing Arts
Gilmtzm
Jazz Spectrum Dance Company
Jose Costas Contempo Ballet
Little Women Ballet Company
Louise Reichlin & Dancers/
Los Angeles Choreographers & Dancers
The Mcculla Movement
Mosaique Dance Company
Pasion Flamenca LA and Guests
Rhythm Foundation of Dance and Performing Art (RFDA)
Sacred Heart Dance Project
Sahlala Dancers
San Diego Circus Center, in collaboration with choreographer Robert Gilliam
Southern California Dance Theatre
Spectrum Dance Center
Performances from years past
Thank you to those that made the festival possible: OUR SPONSORS
The festival is supported in part by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors through the Department of Arts and Culture, the California Arts Council, the City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs, and LA County Supervisor Janice Hahn.
In-kind stage support is generously provided by Los Angeles City Councilman Tim McOsker. Additional contributions come from Alvas LLC (dance flooring), Peter Benjamins (sound), and many local businesses and volunteers assisting with marketing.
