The Midwest RAD Fest is a juried event at the Epic Center in Kalamazoo, MI, featuring the best in modern, post-modern, and contemporary dance from all over the country. No other festival in the region offers emerging and experimental artists the opportunity to present their work (without financial commitment), opportunities for professional development (master classes, lectures, discussion panels), and free networking events.

RAD Fest presents 5 different live performances (4 professional, and one youth performance), a Dance for the Camera film series, 6 master classes and workshops, a discussion panel, and several different networking opportunities for artists. Most visiting artists receive a travel stipend, and all artists receive free promotional and media coverage. Additionally, RAD Fest offers audience development events (open rehearsals, Q & A sessions, open lectures, interactive performances).

The sponsoring company, Wellspring/Cori Terry & Dancers,  is committed to providing performance opportunities to developing and professional dancers alike to strengthen the regional dance community and build stronger audiences for contemporary dance.