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As the world we live in gets increasingly more divided—socially, politically, economically—there is no more joyous occasion than coming together for a beautiful piece of art that leaves the collective room oohing and aahing.

The Royal Academy of Dance announced the finalists of The Margot Fonteyn International Ballet Competition 2025 — 35 candidates from over ten countries across the world took part in The Fonteyn semi-finals this week.

Liza Minnelli will return to the 2025 Gala of the Stars to present the ICON Award to global superstar Janet Jackson at the annual benefit for Dancers Against Cancer (DAC), taking place Tuesday, October 21, 2025, at The Beverly Hilton.

Connecticut Ballet Artistic Director Brett Raphael has revealed a list of guest stars for the company's 41st annual production of The Nutcracker.

The award-winning podcast and YouTube series The Piano Pod presented its inaugural live event, The Piano Pod Live in Concert, at Stiefel Hall, The New School, in collaboration with Mannes Prep.

Works & Process at the Guggenheim will present a special evening with ALVIN AILEY AMERICAN DANCE THEATER and newly appointed Artistic Director Alicia Graf Mack on November 10, 2025.

“Let’s experience dance as if it were a concert,” says choreographer Hofesh Shechter, in reference to his New York premiere of Red Carpet at New York City Center.

Dance/NYC has released its new five-year strategic plan, Collective Motion: Dance/NYC’s 5-Year Commitment to the Field.

Harkness Dance Center at 92NY will present the world premiere of Late Bloomer by French-Canadian choreographer Hélène Simoneau.

What did our critic think of IHSANE at National Arts Centre? NAC Dance’s new 2025-2026 season is now in full swing, presenting events showcasing artists from across the globe.

The CUNY Dance Initiative will present the world premiere of Clothesline by Jeevika Bhat at Aaron Davis Hall at City College.

Ballet Rhode Island will present the season-opening production Off the Wall, a unique and evocative collaboration with the Westerly Museum of American Impressionism.

The 2025 Boston Bhangra Competition will bring together 11 elite bhangra teams from across North America on November 15 at the Strand Theatre.

​​​​​​​GALLIM, the internationally acclaimed company led by choreographer and artistic director Andrea Miller, will present its return to The Joyce Theater with the world premiere of MOTHER.

Misty Copeland’s historic farewell from ABT at the Company’s Fall Gala will be streamed live to Alice Tully Hall.

Never Too Late marks a milestone moment in the career of viral dance icon Kim Hale, who has inspired millions with her story of reconnecting with her love of dance later in life.

Moonhorse Dance Theatre marks 25 years of Older & Reckless with a special anniversary program November 21–22 at Harbourfront Centre, featuring works by Marc Boivin, Louise Bédard, William Yong, Sonia Rodriguez, Carol Anderson, Julia Sasso, and more.

Following the announcement of the company’s upcoming closure, Kun-Yang Lin/Dancers will present a benefit concert next month.

American Ballet Theatre has announced casting for the first two weeks of its 2025 Fall Season at the David H.

Ballet Hispánico, the nation’s renowned Latino/e dance organization and a Ford Foundation–recognized American Cultural Treasure, has announced its 2025/26 Touring Season.

Accent Dance NYC has announced Culture Revealed, the organization's 7th annual fundraiser gala, on Saturday, November 8, 2025 at 7pm at The Ailey Studios, 405 W.

​​​​​​​Returning to the Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan for the fourth consecutive year, New York City-based Tom Gold Dance will give the World Premieres of Tom Gold Dance Founder and Director Tom Gold's Leaven and Otherwhere.

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McKoy Dance Project will present the return of the Collective Voices Dance Festival, a vibrant platform amplifying boundary-breaking artists and spotlighting voices from historically excluded communities in dance.

Since Giselle opened in Paris in 1841, its poignant themes of betrayal and mercy have been captivating audiences worldwide.