Kentucky Dance Institute

05/28/2026

Want to join in on the KDI fun, but not sure you can cover the cost? Well, we've got scholarships available that can cut your tuition in half!

Scholarships are awarded privately, and in return, we encourage you to attend as many classes as possible and assist with a few administrative tasks during the camp week. That's it. It's a great way to enjoy the KDI experience with a little less financial burden.

Fill out a scholarship application at KentuckyDanceInstitute.org or click the link in our bio.

05/14/2026

It's time to start planning your evening wear for KDI 2026 (if you're into such things).

Special theme nights this year include:
Black & Orange (Monday)
Pirate Night (Tuesday)
Kentucky Night (Thursday)
International or Dress Up Night (Friday).

We can't wait to see you!

Psst - if you haven't registered yet, click the link in our bio and let us know you are coming!

04/22/2026

Don’t be left in the dark! KDI returns to Murray, KY this July for a full week of fabulous folk‑dance festivities and the friendliest faces around.

Blindfold dancing is optional. Fun and laughter are guaranteed. All ages and all dance levels (including sideline observers) welcome!

Register at KentuckyDanceInstitute.org or click the link in our bio.

Photo provided by: Susannah S.

03/12/2026

KDI 2026 Instructors:
Ed Austin - International Dances
Paul Henze - American Square Dance
Aaron Alpert - Israeli Dances
Cristian Florescu & Sonia Dion - Romanian Dances

We can't wait to see all y'all in Murray, KY July 12-18. Register (and send your deposit) by April 1 to get the best rate for a week of fun, friends, and folk dance!

Learn more at kentuckydanceinstitute.org or select the link in our bio.

02/12/2026

Registration is now open for KDI 2026! Join us in Murray, KY, for a week of fantastic fun hanging out with some of your favorite folk dancing friends.

Whether you come with a partner, a group, your family, or on your own, we can't wait to see you. All ages and dance abilities welcome... and we do mean ALL.

Learn more and get yourself registered at kentuckydanceinstitute.org.

See you in July!

11/23/2025

It is with deep sadness that we note the passing of Ya’akov Eden, a beloved KDI instructor whose contributions have touched so many in the dance community worldwide. Ya’akov first began teaching at KDI in 1972 and went on to teach frequently for more than twenty years. His presence, warmth, and passion for Israeli dance left a lasting imprint on everyone who had the pleasure of learning from him.

Our hearts go out to his family (especially fellow K**b Tigers Judy, Aviva, Adam, and Erin), his many students, and to all of KDI who were touched by his expertise, spirit, and his wonderfully terrible jokes that never failed to make us smile.

The photo included is from 2023, the last time Ya'akov joined us at camp. The pull of the dance circle can never be denied, and he had to step in to join us for one last dance.

Rest in peace, friend.

08/03/2025

K**by wants to see you in the 2026 lineup!

KDI 2026
July 12-18
Murray, KY

Start planning for next summer now

07/20/2025

Thanks for the story Murray Ledger & Times!

MURRAY – For more than a quarter-century, dance enthusiasts from many different places have called Murray home for one week a year.

07/19/2025

KDI 2025 is a wrap.

Our feet are weary, but our hearts are full after a week with the K**b Tiger Family. We wish everyone safe travels back to their corner of the Earth, and we can't wait to do it all again in just 358 days.

Mark your calendars now! KDI 2026 will be July 12-18 in Murray, KY. See all y'all there!

07/15/2025

Our KDI family continues to grow. Last night, we welcomed 12 new K**b Tigers to camp this year.

We are missing all the K**b Tigers who couldn't make it to Murray this year and hope to see y'all next year!