The 2026 DUMBO DANCE FESTIVAL: A THREE-DAY SPECTACULAR FEATURING 50+ COMPANIES FROM NEW YORK & ACROSS THE GLOBE

WHITE WAVE is thrilled to invite you to submit applications for our 25th Anniversary DUMBO Dance Festival (DDF), taking place June 26th - 28th, 2026. Join us in celebrating dance from around the world at the renowned Paul Taylor East Theater, New York City.

2026 DUMBO DANCE FESTIVAL

JUNE 26-28, 2026

June 26 – 7 pm Gala Opening
June 27-28 – Festival Performances
June 28 – Grand Finale
Location: Paul Taylor East Theater on 551 Grand Street, New York, NY 10002

On Friday, June 26th, WHITE WAVE Dance proudly celebrates the 25th Anniversary season of the DUMBO Dance Festival (DDF) with a Gala Opening that kicks off the most anticipated three-day festival of contemporary dance in the greater NYC area! Committed to championing dance as a vital art form, WHITE WAVE scours the globe for today’s most groundbreaking emerging and established dance makers, bringing them together in Brooklyn for one exhilarating weekend. For three days, dance enthusiasts will revel in a showcase of innovative contemporary dance, with DDF offering on-stage and behind-the-scenes opportunities for 50 dance companies from across the U.S. and around the world. Join us for an immersive experience that captures the unparalleled energy and creativity of the New York dance scene.

To Apply:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScSqv_pyrC8XJ8FgZkRl1vfz7nB2_D7LFKcFRCTTR0PoVZ80w/viewform?usp=header

For questions, please contact us at ww2026ddf@gmail.com or call 718-855-8822.