Dance/NYC will host its annual celebration, New Yorkers for Dance, on Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. The event takes place at 26 Bridge in the DUMBO neighborhood of Brooklyn.
The organization will present the 2026 New Yorkers for Dance Award to Tony Award-winning co-choreographers Arturo Lyons and Omari Wiles. The duo earned recognition for their choreography on Broadway’s CATS: The Jellicle Ball and their efforts in bringing ballroom culture to broader audiences.
Music for the gathering will be provided by New York City DJ, producer, and cultural organizer DJ Ali Coleman. Pop-up installations will feature performances by Dance/NYC grantees Ishita Mili and Mai Lê Hô, alongside local groups including the Home & Abroad BK Drumming Group.
Curated under the direction of Brinda Guha, the celebration aims to unite artists, advocates, funders, and policymakers. The gathering emphasizes street, social, and club dance traditions as foundational spaces for community building and cultural expression.
Tickets for the event start at $150 for general admission, with additional tiers available at $300 and $500 to fund community tickets for local dance workers. A limited number of community tickets are offered directly through the organization, with proceeds supporting Dance/NYC’s advocacy, professional development, and grantmaking programs.
Click here to purchase tickets.
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