The mission of the Florida Dance Association (FDA) is to serve, support and promote the development of dance in Florida, by encouraging excellence, supporting artistic, physical and cultural diversity in dance, and increasing opportunities for all people to experience dance and the arts. We accomplish this through programs and activities that facilitate the teaching, creation, presentation and administration of dance.

FDA produces the Florida Dance festival, a nine-day event celebrating dance through education, training, choreographic residencies and performances, and the Young Dancers Workshops, two days of classes and performances held twice a year in different Florida locations. Other projects include teacher workshops, scholarship programs, internships, and advocacy for dance.

FDA presents all forms of dance and seeks artists whose work is innovative, contemporary and/or culturally specific. Program planning generally begins 18 to 24 months in advance. Strongest consideration is given to artists who also teach and conduct residency activities.