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San Francisco Ballet is kicking off its 2026 repertory season with the massively ambitious world premiere of Yuri Possokhov’s Eugene Onegin.

Diablo Ballet continues its 32nd season with THE LITTLE MERMAID at the Lesher Center for the Arts in Walnut Creek.

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Accent Dance NYC will present a dynamic evening of dance at Ailey Citigroup Theater on March 13 and 14, 2026, featuring contemporary ballet, modern, and folkloric performances by 22 artists.

Canton Ballet will celebrate its 60th anniversary with The Greatest of All Time (GOAT) in April 2026.

The Chita Rivera Awards and The NYC Dance Alliance Foundation are unveiling a national talent search to award a Chita Rivera Training Grant to an emerging triple threat, age 18-25.

The Joyce Theater Foundation will welcome the return of Ronald K.

 The Joyce Theater Foundation will welcome the return of Trinity Irish Dance Company (TIDC) for its fifth engagement at The Joyce, celebrating the company's 35th anniversarywith a vibrant mixed repertory program.

New Ballet will present its 9th annual FAST FORWARD, showcasing contemporary ballet from emerging choreographers across North America, on March 27 and 28 at the Hammer Theatre Center in San Jose.

Dance Entropy will host The Emerald Gala celebrating 20 years of Green Space in Queens.

The Joffrey Concert Group, under the artistic leadership of Bradley Shelver, will present its annual production, In My Art 2026, a vibrant showcase of contemporary ballet and modern dance, as well as premieres and company favorites.

The Martha Graham Dance Company has canceled its scheduled April engagement at the Kennedy Center, removing the stop from its nationwide centennial tour.

Velocity Dance Center and Seattle performance duo The Bonnies will present I’m on Fire, You’re on Fire, We’re on Fire at 12th Ave Arts Mainstage.

New York Live Arts will present the North American premiere of The Grave’s Tears by choreographer Roderick George, a full-length dance work exploring the legacy of the HIV/AIDS epidemic and the ongoing erasure of LGBTQIA+ communities.

Los Angeles Ballet will mark its 20th anniversary with a special season at The Wallis Annenberg Center, featuring a tribute to George Balanchine, a classic favorite, a world premiere, and an extended holiday schedule of THE NUTCRACKER.

Open Dance Project’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream follows Hermia as she runs away from an overbearing father into a forest filled with hapless young lovers, a feuding Fairy King and Queen, a mischievous sprite, and an uproarious band of amateur actors.

Ballet Hispánico School will present the 2026 Pro-Up Intensive from June 16-27, offering young dancers a chance to explore choreography and dance-making with renowned choreographer Rena Butler.

During the recent Bridgerton Season 4 premiere in Paris, French dancers Guillaume Diop and Léonore Baulac enchanted attendees with a special ballet performance on the steps of the Palais Brongniart.

The stage is set: Dancers spread out in various warm-up attire go through a traditional barre.

The Black Choreographers Festival will kick off its new season on February 21 at Dance Mission Theater, showcasing works by 18 choreographers over two consecutive weekends.

BALAM Dance Theatre will present 'DANCING THE LYRA WAY' to open their 2026 season at Gotham Early Music Scene's Midtown Concerts.

The Joffrey Ballet will present AMERICAN ICONS, a celebration of 20th century dance legends, from February 19 to March 1.

The CUNY Dance Initiative will present a developmental showing of CLUB ACT by The NEW Jack Cole Dancers at LaGuardia Performing Arts Center.

Dixon Place will present the prestigious Bessies award ceremony, recognizing outstanding dance and performance artists, on January 20.

New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) will present Tango After Dark featuring international tango superstars and World Tango Champions Germán Cornejo and Gisela Galeassi.