WHITE WAVE Dance proudly presents the 25th Anniversary DUMBO DANCE FESTIVAL! Join us for an electrifying 3‑day celebration featuring 5 dynamic programs and 40 top‑tier dance companies from NYC and around the world!

At our Gala, we will be honoring two remarkable individuals who have made significant contributions to WHITE WAVE DANCE and the greater dance community: Nicky Paraiso and Deborah Jowitt

To commemorate WHITE WAVE Dance's 38th Anniversary, Gala Co-Chair Jessica Marinaro and Yu Yeon Kim have curated a Benefit Art Exhibition that includes a selection of rare, archival company photographs - some of which will be framed and on view at the gala - along with a beautiful collection of artworks by globally-renowned artists including Ran Hwang, Bongjung Kim, Stephen Pusey,  among others.

Opening remarks will be followed by five stunning contemporary dance troupes:

Carolyn Dorfman Dance, Yoshiko Chuma and the School of Hard Knocks, Buglisi Dance Theatre, Jennifer Muller/The Works and WHITE WAVE Young Soon Kim Dance Company.