July 29 - August 6, 2026

2026 Touring Season

2025 finale concert - performace of Switch. Choreography by Mia Gonzalez. © Alice Chacon

Young Dancemakers Company (YDC), the acclaimed tuition-free dance ensemble of NYC public high school students, returns this summer with a new season of original choreography created and performed by the teens themselves. Under the artistic leadership of Jessica Gaynor and music direction by William Catanzaro, the company's 2026 touring season runs from July 29 to August 6, with performances across New York City culminating in a finale concert at the Ailey Citigroup Theater.

This year's program features a special repertory project with legendary choreographer and Horton master teacher Milton Myers, whose work Seasonal Fire will be performed by the company alongside new student-created works developed during the summer intensive.

All performances are free and open to the public. Reservations are required. To reserve tickets, click links above to RSVP to the desired date/location. For group sales, email youngdancemakers@gmail.com.

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