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Why not rest your dancing feet this weekend and watch some dance instead? While going to the ballet may run you a pretty penny, this weekend boasts plenty of dance festivals where admission costs less than two drinks at a club. And no blisters at the end of the night!

Washington D.C.
Event: VelocityDC Dance Festival
When: Friday, October 2nd-Saturday, October 3rd
What: Enjoy panels, workshops, and performances a from the area’s most impressive dance troupes – all for $15 a ticket!

New York City
Event: Fall for Dance
When: Tuesday, September 22nd-Saturday, October 3rd
What: Experience whole nights of dance from companies like Alvin Ailey for only $10 a ticket. It can’t be beat!

Los Angeles
Event: The 2nd Annual J.U.i.C.E. Hip Hop Dance Festival
When: Saturday, October 3rd
What: Enjoy brand-new showcases from LA’s most creative street choreographers and help support J.U.i.C.E, a nonprofit that uses the hip hop arts to reach out to at-risk youth. Tickets are $30 ($5 for students and children.)

Wilmington, DE
Event: Fringe Wilmington Festival
When: Thursday, October 1st-Sunday, October 4th
What: Spend your weekend indulging in experimental art, theater, and dance. Best bets include Saturday and Sunday’s Capoeira show, which fuses dance and Brazilian martial arts. Ticket prices vary.