Full Lineup of Choreographers, Companies, and World Premiere Work Set For Hudson Valley Dance Festival

The next wave of award-winning choreographers, performers and companies has joined the lineup for the 13th annual Hudson Valley Dance Festival, including a world premiere work from Hudson Valley local and celebrated choreographer Chase Brock. Held Saturday, October 10, 2026, this celebration brings world-class movement to the scenic banks of the Hudson River at Historic Catskill Point in Catskill, NY. The annual festival, which holds performances at 2 pm and 5 pm, is produced by and benefits Dancers Responding to AIDS, a program of Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. 

Just added to this year's lineup:

The Chase Brock Experience presenting a power-packed performance brimming with energy and dynamism, from the mind of the prolific Chase Brock, director of Modern Accord Depot in Accord, NY

Luigi Crispino, a member of American Ballet Theatre, performing Turning to the Light, a mesmerizing balletic work exemplifying grace, agility and precision, choreographed by celebrated American Ballet Theatre soloist ZJ Fang

Gibney Company presenting Johan Inger's Rain Dogs, a kinetic contemporary piece that meshes spirited storytelling with methodic technique

LaHa Dance Group presenting Mirage, an entrancing duet choreographed by founder Laura Halzack, examining the emotional tethers and boundless intimacy of human connection

Lloyd Knight, a soloist of Martha Graham Dance Company, presenting Jamar Roberts' To The Brink and Back, a moving exploration of Roberts' compelling choreographical forte and spellbinding command of movement