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Tue 14th
10:00am
Dancers in ballet class, standing with left leg in tendu croisé devant, left arm curved up and forward, right arm extends back

Open Advanced/Professional Ballet Class

New York Theatre Ballet School
NEW! Morning Advanced/Professional Classes at NYTB School NYTB School and Teaching Cecchetti will offer morning Advanced/Professional ballet classes with Diana Byer April 13th-June 5th Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays 10:00-11:45am Thursdays (Pointe) 10-11:15am Class rate: $15, $13 with IDNYC membership All morning classes available in person and online via Zoom NYTB School: 131 East…

 
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12:00pm
Marissa Dance teacher with information on class offered

Contemporary Jazz Master Class - Industry Q&A at the end of class!

Dance Matters NYC
CONTEMPORARY JAZZ MASTER CLASS with Marisa Fernandez - INDUSTRY Q&A  This class is geared toward pre professional dancers and blends contemporary and jazz elements through a commercial dance lens. Dancers will explore movement quality, dynamics, musicality, and performance skills that translate to stage, camera, and professional settings. Class will conclude with a Q&A for dancers to ask questions…

 
12:15pm
Photo in black and whtie, dancers on mats perform bird/dog exercise

Conditioning for Dancers

Hivewild
Hivewild’s Conditioning for Dancers is a 75-minute class dedicated to providing dancers with strengthening, structural mobility, and conditioning training to support their professional performance careers. Throughout this series, you can expect to work with kettlebells, light weights, bands, blocks, and more. Each dancer's specific needs will be taken into consideration with the intention of providing…

 
12:30pm
Creative aging weekly class schedule.

Creative Aging Dance Program

The Kennedy Dancers, Inc
MONDAY: 12:30-1:15 PM: Hatha Yoga 2-3:15 PM: Musical Theater (Acting, Singing and Dancing) TUESDAY: 12:30-1:15 PM: Basic Ballet Barre WEDNESDAY: 12:30-1:15PM: Jazz & Contemporary THURSDAY: 12:30-1:15 PM: Like Zumba SATURDAY: 1-2PM: Belli Dance/Fitness & Dancing

 
1:00pm
Previous photo from an active aging workshop

Active Aging Workshops

Ailey Extension
Active Aging Workshops at the Ailey Studios are thoughtfully designed 60-minute dance classes for seniors that support strength, balance, and flexibility, while stimulating cognitive function, fostering artistic expression, and creating social engagement.  These weekly Tuesday classes, developed from the AileyDance for Active Aging curriculum, are open to adults of all abilities, including those with…

 
6:00pm

Community Kundalini Yoga: Rhythm and Resonance

Rhythmic Arts Center NYC
This Kundalini Yoga class is an invitation to experience rhythm as a living force within the body. Rooted in breath, movement, mantra, and sound, the practice explores how inner rhythm shapes energy, emotion, and expression. Guided by the philosophy of Rhythmic Arts Center NYC, we work with cyclical patterns - pulse, repetition, cadence, and stillness - to awaken the nervous system and attune the body…

 
6:00pm
NY Tango School

Beginners Tango Classes

www.nytangoschool.nyc
TANGO & MILONGA GROUP CLASSES EVERY TUESDAY IN NYC WITH JON TARIQ. TANGO BEGINNERS CLASS 6pm No prior dance experience or partner required . TANGO INT LEVEL CLASS 6pm You must have prior experience at the beginner level in order to join the intermediate class. . MILONGA CLASS ALL LEVELS 6:50pm Open level . TANGO ADV CLASS 7:40pm A Minimum of two years of tango dancing experience is required to join…

 
7:00pm
ADG

The Politics of Movement: When Dance Speaks Out

American Dance Guild
Clark Center NYC and The American Dance Guild join forces for the first time to present The Politics of Movement: When Dance Speaks Out, a two-night performance exploring protest, resistance, identity, and social justice through the visceral language of dance. A concert exploring the powerful intersection of dance and activism, focusing on themes of protest and resistance in motion. Featuring work…

 
7:00pm
Dancers in Mothers of War

THE POLITICS OF MOVEMENT: WHEN DANCE SPEAKS OUT

Clark Center & The American Dance Guild
Clark Center NYC and The American Dance Guild join forces for the first time to present The Politics of Movement: When Dance Speaks Out, a two-night performance exploring protest, resistance, identity, and social justice through the visceral language of dance. Performances take place April 14 and 15 at 7:00 PM at the Theater at the 14th Street Y in New York City. Bringing together eight companies…

 
7:00pm
AT teacher guides student through hands-on approach

Alexander Technique Group Class - In Person

Balance Arts Center
Curious about the Alexander Technique and want to learn more? Join us in person for our Alexander Technique Group Weekly Class! Class will be led by Ann Rodiger, BAC Faculty, and assisted by BAC teacher training students. Classes will explore basic principles of the Alexander Technique that guide you toward finding a better balance and dynamic body posture that you will learn to apply to all of your…

 
7:30pm
WITHIN MOVEMENT: Grassroots Residency | Brooklyn, New York. Pilates and Intensive Somatic Stretch Series

WITHIN: Grassroots Residency

WITHIN
                                                              WITHIN: Grassroots Residency                                           Location: ESTIA House of Movement | Williamsburg, Brooklyn                                                           369 Hooper Street Brooklyn, NY 11211 A mat Pilates and intensive deep…

 
Just Added
8:00pm
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Essay writer IE

Essay writer IE
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8:30pm
WITHIN MOVEMENT: Grassroots Residency | Brooklyn, New York. Pilates and Intensive Somatic Stretch Series

WITHIN: Grassroots Residency

WITHIN
                                                              WITHIN: Grassroots Residency                                           Location: ESTIA House of Movement | Williamsburg, Brooklyn                                                           369 Hooper Street Brooklyn, NY 11211 A mat Pilates and intensive deep…

 
Wed 15th
10:00am
Dancers in ballet class, standing with left leg in tendu croisé devant, left arm curved up and forward, right arm extends back

Open Advanced/Professional Ballet Class

New York Theatre Ballet School
NEW! Morning Advanced/Professional Classes at NYTB School NYTB School and Teaching Cecchetti will offer morning Advanced/Professional ballet classes with Diana Byer April 13th-June 5th Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays 10:00-11:45am Thursdays (Pointe) 10-11:15am Class rate: $15, $13 with IDNYC membership All morning classes available in person and online via Zoom NYTB School: 131 East…

 
10:00am

Open DOVA Class!

Taylor Center for Dance Education
We have lots of exciting opportunuties coming up at the Taylor Center for Dance Education for the month of March!  On Wednesdays from March 11th-April 15th from 10-11:30am, we will be hosting a Open DOVA class at our Midtown studios located at 307 W 38th Street, 9th Floor, New York New York. Each week, class will be taught by one of 3 Doug Varone and Dancers company members; Maddy Elliott, Will…

 
10:00am
n/a

$14 Open Graham Classes

Cecilia Whalen Dance
$14 Open Graham classes taught by certified Martha Graham Technique teachers April 15th, April 22nd, and May 1st 10am - 11:30am Chez Bushwick  304 Boerum St. #23 Brooklyn, NY 11206 email ceciliawhalendance@gmail.com for RSVP and questions. 

 
12:30pm
Creative aging weekly class schedule.

Creative Aging Dance Program

The Kennedy Dancers, Inc
MONDAY: 12:30-1:15 PM: Hatha Yoga 2-3:15 PM: Musical Theater (Acting, Singing and Dancing) TUESDAY: 12:30-1:15 PM: Basic Ballet Barre WEDNESDAY: 12:30-1:15PM: Jazz & Contemporary THURSDAY: 12:30-1:15 PM: Like Zumba SATURDAY: 1-2PM: Belli Dance/Fitness & Dancing

 
Just Added
6:00pm
Evenings of Dance Poster

Evenings of Dance in Westchester

Ballet des Ameriques
We are happy to announce the return of our annual Evenings of Dance in Westchester to the ArtsWestchester Gallery in downtown White Plains. Performances will take place on Wednesday, April 15 and on Thursday, April 16, offering audiences a rare opportunity to experience world-class dance in an intimate and inspiring setting. Choreographed by Ballet des Amériques founder and artistic director Carole…

 
6:00pm
Creators in Dance Post-Summit Panel

Creators in Dance Post-Summit Panel

BalletCollective
Are you a choreographer or dance maker and want to learn more about the tensions and questions shaping the field today? Join choreographers Omar Roman De Jesus, Josh Prince, and Sidra Bell—moderated by BalletCollective Artistic & Executive Director Troy Schumacher—for an evening panel as they share the field-shaping findings that emerged from the inaugural Creators in Dance Summit—a closed-door…

 
6:00pm
I am not sure I understand this

In Preparation of War

vickyvirgindances
New York City Fringe Festival presents: In Preparation of War Choreographed/directed by Vicky Virgin in collaboration with dancers: Toby Billowitz, Jane Kotapish, and Beth Leonard Dance theater influenced by the violence of drill rap, boxing, the rules of war, and ballet training. Set in a consecrated place where warriors live, eat, and train. A drill master, 2 fighters, and a ghostly figure from…

 
6:00pm
Flyer describing NYC Kathak classes with a structured, in-depth curriculum.

Kathak Classes in NYC

Archana Arts

 
6:15pm
Timestep Workshop Wednesdays 6:15 - 7:30pm with Michela Marino Lerman

Level 2 - Exploring Time Steps with Michela Marino Lerman

Tap Dance Central
Wednesdays 6:15 - 7:30pm Join this weekly class ideal for Basic Lvl 2, focused on the mechanics of basic time steps! You’ll dive head first into the single, double, triple, and rhythm time steps!

 
7:00pm
ADG

The Politics of Movement: When Dance Speaks Out

American Dance Guild
Clark Center NYC and The American Dance Guild join forces for the first time to present The Politics of Movement: When Dance Speaks Out, a two-night performance exploring protest, resistance, identity, and social justice through the visceral language of dance. A concert exploring the powerful intersection of dance and activism, focusing on themes of protest and resistance in motion. Featuring work…

 
7:00pm
Dancers in Mothers of War

THE POLITICS OF MOVEMENT: WHEN DANCE SPEAKS OUT

Clark Center & The American Dance Guild
Clark Center NYC and The American Dance Guild join forces for the first time to present The Politics of Movement: When Dance Speaks Out, a two-night performance exploring protest, resistance, identity, and social justice through the visceral language of dance. Performances take place April 14 and 15 at 7:00 PM at the Theater at the 14th Street Y in New York City. Bringing together eight companies…

 
7:30pm
Absolute Beginners Workshop

Absolute Beginners Workshop

Flamenco NYC
Absolute Beginners is the ideal workshop to start dancing flamenco. We will cover and practice all basic aspects for students without prior flamenco dance experience. Classes will focus on strong footwork, upper body coordination, understanding flamenco music and compás, proper posture and breathing. We will begin to develop the muscle strength and dance skills necessary for flamenco dance as we learn…

 
7:30pm
Henning Rubsam

Lighten Up! Nothing to Analyze, Nothing to Ponder

Lighten Up!
Forget your troubles, come on get happy with Lighten Up! A program of dances to make you smile, giggle, or laugh out loud.  Dances by modern dance pioneer Helen Tamiris (staged by Elizabeth McPherson) and Beverly Blossom, and contemporary choreographers Antonio Fini, Claire Porter, Henning Rubsam, Margo Sappington, and Bradley Shelver.   Performers: Valentina Kozlova, Andre Jouravlev, Aoi Matsuda,…

 
Thu 16th
10:00am
Dancers in ballet class, standing with left leg in tendu croisé devant, left arm curved up and forward, right arm extends back

Open Advanced/Professional Ballet Class

New York Theatre Ballet School
NEW! Morning Advanced/Professional Classes at NYTB School NYTB School and Teaching Cecchetti will offer morning Advanced/Professional ballet classes with Diana Byer April 13th-June 5th Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays 10:00-11:45am Thursdays (Pointe) 10-11:15am Class rate: $15, $13 with IDNYC membership All morning classes available in person and online via Zoom NYTB School: 131 East…

 
11:00am

Community Kundalini Yoga: Rhythm and Resonance

Rhythmic Arts Center NYC
This Kundalini Yoga class is an invitation to experience rhythm as a living force within the body. Rooted in breath, movement, mantra, and sound, the practice explores how inner rhythm shapes energy, emotion, and expression. Guided by the philosophy of Rhythmic Arts Center NYC, we work with cyclical patterns - pulse, repetition, cadence, and stillness - to awaken the nervous system and attune the body…

 
12:30pm
Creative aging weekly class schedule.

Creative Aging Dance Program

The Kennedy Dancers, Inc
MONDAY: 12:30-1:15 PM: Hatha Yoga 2-3:15 PM: Musical Theater (Acting, Singing and Dancing) TUESDAY: 12:30-1:15 PM: Basic Ballet Barre WEDNESDAY: 12:30-1:15PM: Jazz & Contemporary THURSDAY: 12:30-1:15 PM: Like Zumba SATURDAY: 1-2PM: Belli Dance/Fitness & Dancing

 
Just Added
6:00pm
Evenings of Dance Poster

Evenings of Dance in Westchester

Ballet des Ameriques
We are happy to announce the return of our annual Evenings of Dance in Westchester to the ArtsWestchester Gallery in downtown White Plains. Performances will take place on Wednesday, April 15 and on Thursday, April 16, offering audiences a rare opportunity to experience world-class dance in an intimate and inspiring setting. Choreographed by Ballet des Amériques founder and artistic director Carole…

 
6:00pm

Sara Rudner’s Radiant Life in Dance

New York Public Library for the Performing Arts
Recognized as one of the great dance artists of contemporary dance, Sara Rudner became a founding member of Twyla Tharp’s dance company in 1965. She collaborated and performed with Tharp for 20 years, then directed the Sara Rudner Performance Ensemble. In this evening event, Wendy Perron and Jodi Melnick—two dance artists who worked with Rudner in different decades—speak with Sara Rudner about…

 
6:15pm

Level 3 - Beginner Tap with Susan Hebach

Tap Dance Central
Thursdays 6:15 - 7:30pm For tap dancers with roughly 1-2 years of experience that have strong basic foundational skills. You will learn more complex skills such as basic time steps, paddle and roll combinations, simple rhythm time steps and historical repertory material such as the Shim Sham, Coles Stroll, and other original choreography by the faculty. Basic foundational music concepts as they…

 
7:00pm
Early 20th century photograph of men dancing together in a body of water

La MaMa Experimental Theatre Club Presents Patricia Hoffbauer Center for Fiction: This Is Not May ‘68. Part of La MaMa Moves!

Patricia Hoffbauer
La MaMa Experimental Theatre Club will present the World Premiere of Center for Fiction: This Is Not May ‘68. by Patricia Hoffbauer as a part of La MaMa Moves! Dance Festival. Performances are April 16-18 at 7pm and April 19 at 3:30pm at the Ellen Stewart Theatre, 66 East 4th St., NYC. Tickets are $30 (general), $25 (students/seniors), with a $50 Support the Artists ticket option. Tickets are available…

 
7:00pm
YAGP "Stars of Today Meet the Stars of Tomorrow" poster

Misty Copeland Hosts YAGP’s “Stars of Today Meet the Stars of Tomorrow”

Youth America Grand Prix
Host and ABT icon Misty Copeland leads a breathtaking program at the David H. Koch Theater featuring international superstars Christine Shevchenko, Calvin Royal III, Polina Semionova, Roman Mejia, Reece Clarke, and the New York debuts of La Scala’s Nicoletta Manni and Timofej Andrijashenko. Highlights include a high-voltage Le Corsaire pas de trois and the New York premiere of honoree Melanie Hamrick’s…

 
7:30pm

URGENTLY CASTING Hype Dancers for High-End Events

Total Entertainment
STARTING PAY IS $350 PER EVENT TO START + TIPS Casting very attractive and outgoing Dancers for events. NO CONTRACT - FREELANCE POSITION   Talent will act as interactive, motivational dancers at various high-end social and corporate events. Seeking: exceptionally good looking, striking, very outgoing, high energy; must be a model/cheerleader/club goer type; great looks energy and personality…

 
7:30pm

CASTING Motivational Dancers/Hype Performers for High-End Events

Total Entertainment
STARTING PAY IS $350 PER EVENT TO START + TIPS Casting very attractive and outgoing Dancers for events. NO CONTRACT - FREELANCE POSITION Talent will act as interactive, motivational dancers at various high-end social and corporate events. Seeking: exceptionally good looking, striking, very outgoing, high energy; must be a model/cheerleader/club goer type; great looks energy and personality are…

 
7:30pm
Henning Rubsam

Lighten Up! Nothing to Analyze, Nothing to Ponder

Lighten Up!
Forget your troubles, come on get happy with Lighten Up! A program of dances to make you smile, giggle, or laugh out loud.  Dances by modern dance pioneer Helen Tamiris (staged by Elizabeth McPherson) and Beverly Blossom, and contemporary choreographers Antonio Fini, Claire Porter, Henning Rubsam, Margo Sappington, and Bradley Shelver.   Performers: Valentina Kozlova, Andre Jouravlev, Aoi Matsuda,…

 
8:00pm
Flamenco dancer with a red skirt and singer with a black suit

Flamenco & Lorca

Danza España
Danza España and Thalia Spanish Theatre present FLAMENCO & LORCA, a tribute to Garcia Lorca on the 90th anniversary of his passing. Artistic Direction/Staging by Yloy Ybarra, ensemble choreography by Sol La Argentinita. With dancers Juana Cala, Sol La Argentinita, Cristine Candela, guitarist Raphael Brunn, and guest singer from Spain Juan Murube. 8 performances - April 16, 17, 18, 19, 23, 24, 25,…

 
8:00pm
Photo featuring puppet

La MaMa Experimental Theatre Club Presents STAND BY — an allegory

La MaMa Experimental Theatre Club
La MaMa Experimental Theatre Club will present STAND BY — an allegory by Corningworks as part of La MaMa Moves! Dance Festival, on Thursday, April 16 and Friday, April 17 at 8pm at The Downstairs Theatre, 66 E. 4th Street. Tickets are $30 (general), $25 (students/seniors), with a $50 Support-the-Artists ticket option. Tickets are available at https://ci.ovationtix.com/42/production/1267169?performanceId=11772668.…

 
8:30pm
Students dancing at a dance rehearsal

rupture, new dance works by Princeton seniors Olivia Kasule & Braeh Simon

Lewis Center for the Arts’ Program in Dance at Princeton University
rupture is an evening of two distinct dance works by Princeton seniors Olivia Kasule and Braeh Simon. Leaning into the tension of familiar realities breaking apart, their works examine the physical and psychological implications of shared loss and rapidly shifting social dynamics. Simon’s “She Builds” draws inspiration from the spirit of contemporary fusion and the strength of feminine artistic…

 
Fri 17th
10:00am
Dancers in ballet class, standing with left leg in tendu croisé devant, left arm curved up and forward, right arm extends back

Open Advanced/Professional Ballet Class

New York Theatre Ballet School
NEW! Morning Advanced/Professional Classes at NYTB School NYTB School and Teaching Cecchetti will offer morning Advanced/Professional ballet classes with Diana Byer April 13th-June 5th Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays 10:00-11:45am Thursdays (Pointe) 10-11:15am Class rate: $15, $13 with IDNYC membership All morning classes available in person and online via Zoom NYTB School: 131 East…

 
10:00am
SUN KIM

BARYSHNIKOV ARTS x The Playground NYC

THE PLAYGROUND NYC
The Playground NYC x Baryshnikov Arts Lead by: Sun Kim    Monday, 04/17 || 10:00AM-12:00PM Baryshnikov Arts Center 450 W 37th St, New York, NY 10018   The Playground NYC allows dancers to experience various choreographic styles and ideas, engage with a new community of dancers, and gather resourceful information and inspiration from the array of choreographers involved. In turn, established…

 
10:00am
Black and white image, 4 dancers are jumping with their backs facing the camera

Open Contemporary Class

Hivewild
Hivewild Open Class, led by Katherine Maxwell, is an advanced-level technique and repertory class that balances functional fitness with the exploration of movement as a form of storytelling. Katherine Maxwell combines her expertise as a personal trainer with her creative instincts as the Choreographer and Artistic Director of Hivewild to create a highly athletic and intellectually stimulating class…

 
10:00am

Community Pilates

Rhythmic Arts Center NYC
Join our neighbor, Dallas Fuentes, on Fridays at 10AM for a 60-minute Classic Pilates Mat Class! It will be donation-based to be paid at the door.   Dallas Fuentes is a Pilates "OG", celebrating 26 years of perfecting parts and improving wellbeing. In 2000, long before faux Pilates emerged and the virtual teaching craze and gyms began offering over-crowded mat classes, she began her classical Pilates…

 
11:00am
Dancers in class with sternum and arm stretched to the ceiling.

EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION for July 2026 Summer Dance Intensive

Urban Bush Women
Technique, Repertory, & Process: The Radical Act of Being UBW’s summer dance intensive invites dance artists to a week of rigorous training, research, and creative process with the UBW company. Dates: Monday, July 27, 2026 - Friday, July 31, 2026 Time: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Experience Required: Intermediate – Advanced (18+) Step into a week of rigorous training, creative investigation and process,…

 
6:30pm
WITHIN MOVEMENT: Grassroots Residency | Brooklyn, New York. Pilates and Intensive Somatic Stretch Series

WITHIN: Grassroots Residency

WITHIN
                                                              WITHIN: Grassroots Residency                                           Location: ESTIA House of Movement | Williamsburg, Brooklyn                                                           369 Hooper Street Brooklyn, NY 11211 A mat Pilates and intensive deep…

 
6:30pm
LUDUS class in progress, with teachers and trainees in the photo

LUDUS Community Classes Winter to Spring

LEIMAY
LUDUS 2026 has arrived! Register for LUDUS Community Classes now!  >> https://leimayfoundation.regfox.com/2026-ludus-community-classes-winter-to-spring  

 
7:00pm
Early 20th century photograph of men dancing together in a body of water

La MaMa Experimental Theatre Club Presents Patricia Hoffbauer Center for Fiction: This Is Not May ‘68. Part of La MaMa Moves!

Patricia Hoffbauer
La MaMa Experimental Theatre Club will present the World Premiere of Center for Fiction: This Is Not May ‘68. by Patricia Hoffbauer as a part of La MaMa Moves! Dance Festival. Performances are April 16-18 at 7pm and April 19 at 3:30pm at the Ellen Stewart Theatre, 66 East 4th St., NYC. Tickets are $30 (general), $25 (students/seniors), with a $50 Support the Artists ticket option. Tickets are available…

 
7:00pm
Kaatsbaan Cultural Park presents New Work Preview: La Verdad Presents Unchainable Voices

Kaatsbaan Cultural Park presents New Work Preview: La Verdad Presents Unchainable Voices

Kaatsbaan Cultural Park
Kaatsbaan Cultural Park presents La Verdad’s Unchainable Voices on Friday, April 17 at 7PM at 120 Broadway Tivoli, NY 12583. Tickets are free and can be reserved at https://ci.ovationtix.com/36035/production/1268983?performanceId=11782801.   La Verdad presents Unchainable Voices, a work that speaks to the profound history of Black women who have stood as both the foundation of civilization and…

 
7:00pm
A collage of dancers in the background and the text Ariel Rivka Dance in the foreground.

2026 Spring Season

Ariel Rivka Dance
What does it mean to truly know yourself? Ariel Rivka Dance's 2026 Spring Season is a cathartic journey through identity, authenticity, and the courage it takes to be seen. Featuring three works performed to original live music—each score performed by composers Summer Dregs and Lauren Conroy—this season pulses with intimacy and power. Two world premieres join a beloved work in an evening that moves…

 
7:30pm
Two figures in masks and red hoods

EPICA: A World Premier Featuring New Works by Renowned NYC Choreographers

American Liberty Ballet
American Liberty Ballet is proud to presnt the world premier of EPICA, an evocative new performance merging experimental music and conceptual choreography. Under the creative direction and choreography of Anna Khachatryan and ALB artistic director Valerie Mae Browne, with an original score composed and performed by Amanati. This groundbreaking show explores the profound dimensions of human transformation…

 
7:30pm
WITHIN MOVEMENT: Grassroots Residency | Brooklyn, New York. Pilates and Intensive Somatic Stretch Series

WITHIN: Grassroots Residency

WITHIN
                                                              WITHIN: Grassroots Residency                                           Location: ESTIA House of Movement | Williamsburg, Brooklyn                                                           369 Hooper Street Brooklyn, NY 11211 A mat Pilates and intensive deep…

 
8:00pm
Flamenco dancer with a red skirt and singer with a black suit

Flamenco & Lorca

Danza España
Danza España and Thalia Spanish Theatre present FLAMENCO & LORCA, a tribute to Garcia Lorca on the 90th anniversary of his passing. Artistic Direction/Staging by Yloy Ybarra, ensemble choreography by Sol La Argentinita. With dancers Juana Cala, Sol La Argentinita, Cristine Candela, guitarist Raphael Brunn, and guest singer from Spain Juan Murube. 8 performances - April 16, 17, 18, 19, 23, 24, 25,…

 
8:00pm
Photo featuring puppet

La MaMa Experimental Theatre Club Presents STAND BY — an allegory

La MaMa Experimental Theatre Club
La MaMa Experimental Theatre Club will present STAND BY — an allegory by Corningworks as part of La MaMa Moves! Dance Festival, on Thursday, April 16 and Friday, April 17 at 8pm at The Downstairs Theatre, 66 E. 4th Street. Tickets are $30 (general), $25 (students/seniors), with a $50 Support-the-Artists ticket option. Tickets are available at https://ci.ovationtix.com/42/production/1267169?performanceId=11772668.…

 
8:00pm
Image of the So Percussion Unplugged group playing live.

So Percussion Unplugged

Kupferberg Center for the Arts
Experience Sō Percussion like never before in Sō Percussion Unplugged—an immersive concert that redefines “percussion chamber music” with a five-octave marimba, drums, hand-held instruments, and four tables of everyday objects. This boundary-pushing program features works by Caroline Shaw, John Cage, Vijay Iyer, and more, transforming ordinary materials into a captivating journey of sound,…

 
8:00pm
Diana Byer Launches Teaching Cecchetti, Revitalizing Cecchetti Technique for the Next Generation

Diana Byer Launches Teaching Cecchetti, Revitalizing Cecchetti Technique for the Next Generation

Diana Byer
Master teacher Diana Byer announces the launch of Teaching Cecchetti online classes, a new channel meant to educate today’s dancers via social media. Through posting engaging and relevant content, Teaching Cecchetti highlights forgotten steps, Cecchetti fundamentals, and teaching methods passed down from Margaret Craske, Diana’s mentor and a direct pupil of Enrico Cecchetti. Since October…

 
8:00pm
La MaMa Experimental Theatre Club announces Lineup for 21st Annual La MaMa Moves! Dance Festival

La MaMa Experimental Theatre Club announces Lineup for 21st Annual La MaMa Moves! Dance Festival

La MaMa
La MaMa Experimental Theatre Club has announced the lineup for the 21st annual La MaMa Moves! Dance Festival. La MaMa Moves! runs from April 9 through May 10, 2026. La MaMa's Ellen Stewart Theatre and The Downstairs Theatre are located at 66 E. 4th Street, and The Club and Community Arts Space are at 74A E. 4th Street (between the Bowery and 2nd Avenue). Tickets are $30 (general), $25 (students/seniors),…

 
8:30pm
Students dancing at a dance rehearsal

rupture, new dance works by Princeton seniors Olivia Kasule & Braeh Simon

Lewis Center for the Arts’ Program in Dance at Princeton University
rupture is an evening of two distinct dance works by Princeton seniors Olivia Kasule and Braeh Simon. Leaning into the tension of familiar realities breaking apart, their works examine the physical and psychological implications of shared loss and rapidly shifting social dynamics. Simon’s “She Builds” draws inspiration from the spirit of contemporary fusion and the strength of feminine artistic…

 
Sat 18th
9:00am
Dance Festival

ICONS Dance Festival 2026

Joffrey Concert Group
ICONS Dance Festival is an annual event hosted by the Joffrey Concert Group that celebrates the rich tapestry of New York’s heritage dance companies, creates educational opportunities, and fosters a sense of community among young pre-professional dancers.​ On April 18-19, 2026 at Ailey Citigroup Theater, Limón2, BH2, and the Joffrey Concert Group will join together for performances and in…

 
10:00am
Photo by Tony Fiorini

BLUSH Experience

GALLIM

 
11:00am
Two sisters seated back to back, push into each other, surrounded by a cyan sky with starts.

Workshop Series

Cynthia Berkshire
Creative Movement Sessions with a focus on Forgiveness Saturdays, 11-1pm EST at Tibet House: March 21, March 28, April 11 & April 18 Through simple and playful exercises, we will research the body and imagination in a series of four creative movement workshops. Workshops developed from the performance project Veil: Two Sisters, in which two sisters meet in alternate realms, that is one has…

 
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Drawing of knee showing ACL

Understanding ACL Injuries in Dance

Harkness Center for Dance Injuries
Title: Understanding ACL Injuries in Dance  Format: ZOOM Date: Sat. April 18, 2026  Hailey Calkins, MS, LAT, ATC  Time: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM EDT  Description:  Our workshop, Understanding ACL Injuries in Dance, will explore the unique demands placed on the knee in dancers and how these demands influence injury risk, treatment decisions, and rehabilitation outcomes. This presentation…

 
11:00am

Street Dance Ambassadors

New York City Center
Hone your skills in City Center’s Street Dance Ambassadors Program. Work with some of the biggest talents in the industry, such as Adesola Osakalumi and Ephrat Asherie, and explore a variety of styles and professional opportunities in street dance. This year, we are offering a $50 stipend per session for participants. Last year’s program included: Master Classes with accomplished artists…

 
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Creative aging weekly class schedule.

Creative Aging Dance Program

The Kennedy Dancers, Inc
MONDAY: 12:30-1:15 PM: Hatha Yoga 2-3:15 PM: Musical Theater (Acting, Singing and Dancing) TUESDAY: 12:30-1:15 PM: Basic Ballet Barre WEDNESDAY: 12:30-1:15PM: Jazz & Contemporary THURSDAY: 12:30-1:15 PM: Like Zumba SATURDAY: 1-2PM: Belli Dance/Fitness & Dancing

 
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Stars of Tomorrow: The YAGP International Dance School Festival

Youth America Grand Prix
The YAGP International Dance School Festival highlights the next generation of ballet talent by bringing together students from the world’s most prestigious academies, including the ABT Studio Company, Royal Ballet School, and Zurich Dance Academy. This showcase features a blend of classical and contemporary repertoire, offering a rare opportunity to see various international styles and artistic…

 
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Open House: Free Tap Class for Kids at Tap Dance Central

Open House: Free Tap Class for Kids!

Tap Dance Central
Try out a tap class FOR FREE! Your child can borrow tap shoes from us for free as well! Does your child have prior tap experience? We can schedule an assessment with our staff to determine the best level for your child in our program!

 
2:45pm

Level 5 - Adv. Beg. Tap with Madison Hilligoss

Tap Dance Central
Saturdays 2:45 - 4pm For tap dancers who are moving at a faster pace, have an accomplished, solid technique, and are ready for more challenging explorations in technique and choreography. Class includes continued exploration of more complex combinations, historical/classic time steps and choreography from tap masters including Leon Collins, Buster Brown, Eddie Brown, Cookie Cook and contemporary…

 
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Gwendolyn leaps over an image of Hollywood

Gwendolyn the Graceful Pig: From the Ballet Stage to HOLLYWOOD

American Liberty Ballet
This Spring, American Liberty Ballet is proud to bring popular children's books "Gwendolyn, the Graceful Pig" & "Gwendolyn Goes Hollywood" to The Theatre At St. Jean's! Narrated by author David Ira Rottenberg, this child-friendly ballet focuses on determination, friendship, and fun! The ballet is an hour long with a fifteen-minute intermission. Don't miss our intermission Meet and Greet with the…

 
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gaudanse presents Imani Gaudin’s bury me in new orleans as part of The 92nd Street Y’s Future Dance Festival

gaudanse presents Imani Gaudin’s bury me in new orleans as part of The 92nd Street Y’s Future Dance Festival

92NY
gaudanse will offer a performance of Imani Gaudin’s bury me in new orleans as part of 92NY’s Future Dance Festival on April 18, 2026 at 7PM in Buttenweiser Hall at The Arnhold Center, 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY. Tickets start at $45 ($25 for the livestream) and can be purchased at https://www.92ny.org/event-class-detail-pages/school-of-arts/harkness-school-of-dance/events/f/future-dance-festival.   bury…

 
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ALB dancers in "The Titanic Tale"

GALA: Celebrating 15 Years of Original Works

American Liberty Ballet
Join ALB for a landmark evening celebrating 15 years of creating, cultivating, and premiering original dance works. Since 2011, ALB has pushed the boundaries of ballet with innovative productions that "take liberties" with traditional forms to reflect the contemporary world. This special gala showcases a curated selection of original works from the visionary choreographers who define the company's…

 
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Early 20th century photograph of men dancing together in a body of water

La MaMa Experimental Theatre Club Presents Patricia Hoffbauer Center for Fiction: This Is Not May ‘68. Part of La MaMa Moves!

Patricia Hoffbauer
La MaMa Experimental Theatre Club will present the World Premiere of Center for Fiction: This Is Not May ‘68. by Patricia Hoffbauer as a part of La MaMa Moves! Dance Festival. Performances are April 16-18 at 7pm and April 19 at 3:30pm at the Ellen Stewart Theatre, 66 East 4th St., NYC. Tickets are $30 (general), $25 (students/seniors), with a $50 Support the Artists ticket option. Tickets are available…

 
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Joffrey Concert Group

ICONS Dance Festival

Joffrey Concert Group, Limon2, BH2
The Joffrey Concert Group NY returns to the Ailey Citigroup Theater with its ICONS Dance Festival, in which three dynamic young companies appear in a bold fusion of classical, modern, and contemporary dance styles.  JCG will perform works by artistic director Bradley Shelver; Limon2 will appear in dances by Jose Limon; and BH2 (Ballet Hispanico 2) will perform "Sombrerisimo" by Annabelle Lopez Ochoa,…

 
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A collage of dancers in the background and the text Ariel Rivka Dance in the foreground.

2026 Spring Season

Ariel Rivka Dance
What does it mean to truly know yourself? Ariel Rivka Dance's 2026 Spring Season is a cathartic journey through identity, authenticity, and the courage it takes to be seen. Featuring three works performed to original live music—each score performed by composers Summer Dregs and Lauren Conroy—this season pulses with intimacy and power. Two world premieres join a beloved work in an evening that moves…

 
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I am not sure I understand this

In Preparation of War

vickyvirgindances
New York City Fringe Festival presents: In Preparation of War Choreographed/directed by Vicky Virgin in collaboration with dancers: Toby Billowitz, Jane Kotapish, and Beth Leonard Dance theater influenced by the violence of drill rap, boxing, the rules of war, and ballet training. Set in a consecrated place where warriors live, eat, and train. A drill master, 2 fighters, and a ghostly figure from…

 
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Promotional image of dancers performing for the Kennedy Dancers Bare Soles choreographers showcase during National Dance Week

CALL FOR CHOREOGRAPHERS – NATIONAL DANCE WEEK CELEBRATION (APRIL 17–26)

The Kennedy Dancers
CALL FOR CHOREOGRAPHERS – NATIONAL DANCE WEEK CELEBRATION (APRIL 17–26) Bare Soles – A Choreographers Showcase : Presented by Kennedy Dancers National Dance Week is celebrated annually from April 17–26, and Kennedy Dancers invites choreographers and performers to submit work for Bare Soles, a multi-artist showcase taking place during this national celebration. Performance Date: Saturday,…

 
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Ajkun Ballet Company Dancers performing in the magic forest of A Midsummer Night's Dream choreography by Chiara Ajkun.

A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM

Ajkun Ballet Theatre
Ajkun Ballet Theatre’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream brings Shakespeare’s most popular comedy to life through vibrant choreography, theatrical magic, and exhilarating humor. Reimagined by internationally acclaimed choreographer Chiara Ajkun, this one-act ballet transforms the classic tale of love, illusion, and mischief into a dynamic ballet experience set just outside Athens. The Story Love…

 
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Flamenco dancer with a red skirt and singer with a black suit

Flamenco & Lorca

Danza España
Danza España and Thalia Spanish Theatre present FLAMENCO & LORCA, a tribute to Garcia Lorca on the 90th anniversary of his passing. Artistic Direction/Staging by Yloy Ybarra, ensemble choreography by Sol La Argentinita. With dancers Juana Cala, Sol La Argentinita, Cristine Candela, guitarist Raphael Brunn, and guest singer from Spain Juan Murube. 8 performances - April 16, 17, 18, 19, 23, 24, 25,…

 
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Vangeline performance photo - woman in white body paint with white tree branches on a red, ethereal backdrop

La MaMa Experimental Theatre Club Presents Vangeline’s MAN WOMAN

Vangeline
La MaMa Experimental Theatre Club will present MAN WOMAN by Vangeline Theater as part of the 21st annual La MaMa Moves! Dance Festival. Performances are April 18 at 8pm and April 19 at 2pm at The Downstairs Theatre, 66 E. 4th Street. Tickets are $30 (general), $25 (students/seniors), with a $50 Support the Artists ticket option. Tickets are available here. Festival packages start at $45 and are available…

 
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Students dancing at a dance rehearsal

rupture, new dance works by Princeton seniors Olivia Kasule & Braeh Simon

Lewis Center for the Arts’ Program in Dance at Princeton University
rupture is an evening of two distinct dance works by Princeton seniors Olivia Kasule and Braeh Simon. Leaning into the tension of familiar realities breaking apart, their works examine the physical and psychological implications of shared loss and rapidly shifting social dynamics. Simon’s “She Builds” draws inspiration from the spirit of contemporary fusion and the strength of feminine artistic…

 

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