Tickets for the Ninth Annual Goose Route Dance Festival are now available for purchase on-line at www.gooseroute.org.

The Festival, which runs this season from July 16-26, offers four shows that feature professional contemporary dance artists from across the country. The Festival takes place at the War Memorial Building, 102 E. German St., Shepherdstown, transformed into an intimate, black-box theater for the occasion.

Advance ticket prices are $12 each ($10 for students/seniors) or all four shows for $42 ($38 for students/seniors). Innovative, edgy, classic, virtuosic, fun, and thrilling are just some of the words that describe the nine companies who will be performing during the 10-day Festival, which has become known in the contemporary dance world as a must-go destination.

Master classes, free events for children, and discussions round out the offerings.

– Visit www.gooseroute.org

or call (304) 876-6751.