{"id":5653,"date":"2026-04-08T13:44:55","date_gmt":"2026-04-08T17:44:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newyorkdancefestival.com\/NYIDE\/?page_id=5653"},"modified":"2026-04-08T13:50:25","modified_gmt":"2026-04-08T17:50:25","slug":"2026-new-york-dance-festival","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/newyorkdancefestival.com\/NYIDE\/2026-new-york-dance-festival\/","title":{"rendered":"2026 New York Dance Festival"},"content":{"rendered":"
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[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]The New York Dance Festival is celebrating 36 years! Be a part of this very special two week experience which includes daily master classes in Modern, Ballet, Hip Hop, McLeod Technique, MT Afro Hip Hop, MT Reinforced Motor Function, McLeod Technique for Pointe, African, and more, a world-class concert series, and the Harriet Tubman Freedom Music Festival. Professional to novice, we are one of the only non-audition national programs of our caliber. Because we do not require auditions, no person is excluded or put through the emotional trials of an audition selection process, and families are welcome.<\/p>\n

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2026 Schedule:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

The Festival runs Monday \u2013 Friday with Master Classes from 1:00pm – 6:00pm daily, for full day tuition participants and some additional special options for Choreography and evening Master Classes as well. The final Friday evening at 8:00 PM is the culminating concert the \u201cA Day in Dance\u201d Showcase Concert, where all full-day participants perform![\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text][\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text css=””]In Person Track:
\nNew York City Ballet, New York City
\n70 Lincoln Center Plaza, New York, NY 10023<\/p>\n

Virtual Track:
\nOnline via Zoom<\/p>\n

Example Daily Schedule<\/a><\/p>\n

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[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]We are excited for our Online in In Person World Class Concert Series! In the evenings and weekend, the New York Dance Festival we will present Virtual concerts through live streaming. Stay tuned for more updates including people, dates, times, and online or in person details. The  concert & event series will include:<\/p>\n

\u2022 International Stage Concert ONLINE
\n\u2022 36 Year McLeod Technique Talk Around
\n\u2022 36th “A Day in Dance” Concert<\/p>\n

and more!<\/p>\n

Follow our IG at @newyorkdancefestival and check out the ATTEND page to find out more and grab your tickets!<\/p>\n

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<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Full 2 Week Registration<\/span><\/td>\n$1900\/per person<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1 Week or Half Day Registration<\/span><\/td>\n$1500\/per person<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
New York Dance Festival Choreographic Residency – Full Day Track (1:00 PM – 7:00 PM)<\/span><\/td>\n$2400\/per person<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
New York Dance Festival Choreographic Residency – Evening Day Track (6:00 – 7:00 PM)<\/span><\/td>\n$800\/per person<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Teacher Certification (McLeod Technique Modern, MT Reinforced Motor Function, or MT Reinforced Motor Function for Pointe)<\/span><\/td>\n$2400\/per person\/per certification<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2 Day Special<\/span><\/td>\n$400\/per person<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Individual Master Class<\/span><\/td>\n$75\/per person\/per class<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
New York Dance Festival Applied Study Fellowship (invitation required)<\/span><\/td>\n$4850\/per person<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
New York Dance Festival Integrated Business & Executive Cohort (invitation required)<\/span><\/td>\n$6800\/per person<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text][vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/1″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\n\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row_content”][vc_column][vc_column_text]We welcome all ages and abilities at the New York Dance Festival. Please keep in mind, if a minor is joining us, an adult must be responsible for them at all times. NYDF is not responsible for housing, transportation, or meals. Guardians are welcome to stay and watch for the day, or leave and come back, however they must be present with the minor\/party of minors during the lunch hour as the Festival faculty depart the facilities during this time.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text][vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/1″][vc_column_text]\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” css=”.vc_custom_1703122866715{background-color: #ffe8a3 !important;}”][vc_column][vc_empty_space][vc_custom_heading text=”Click “Register“ and join us!” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:center” google_fonts=”font_family:Voces%3Aregular|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal” css=””][vc_single_image image=”5280″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”center” onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https:\/\/forms.gle\/L6PrhT6vLtP4wb6C9″][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text css=””]There are partial scholarship opportunities available. Please fill out the scholarship form<\/a>\u00a0for the scholarship committee to review. All payments are due by the start of the Festival.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text][vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/1″][vc_column_text]\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_custom_heading text=”Festival FAQ’s” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:center” google_fonts=”font_family:Voces%3Aregular|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal” css=””][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][vc_tta_accordion active_section=”” collapsible_all=”true”][vc_tta_section title=”What is the Dress Code?” tab_id=”Dress-Code”][vc_column_text css=””]For the dance day please wear all black dance clothing (leotard, tights, leggings, or unitard) and have your hair pulled back out of your face. Men, please have a dance belt. Bring all dance shoes and thick socks, preferably gray or black. Also, it would be helpful to have a small notebook, a hand towel, a water bottle, and an infectiously positive attitude!<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”What is McLeod Technique?” tab_id=”McLeod-Technique”][vc_column_text css=””]McLeod Technique<\/span>\nMcLeod Technique (MT) is an emotional based, codified technique that teaches contemporary dance to classical ballet and urban dancers. McLeod Technique Modern \u00ae teaches emotional development and blends classical ballet, the modern dance foundations of Lim\u00f3n, Graham, and Horton, martial arts, African dance, Latin influences and urban social dance. Learn more<\/a>!<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Is there an age requirement?” tab_id=”Age”][vc_column_text css=””]We welcome all ages and abilities at the New York Dance Festival. Please keep in mind, if a minor is joining us, an adult must be responsible for them at all times. NYDF is not responsible for housing, transportation, or meals. Guardians are welcome to stay and watch for the day, or leave and come back, however they must be present with the minor\/party of minors during the lunch hour as the Festival faculty depart the facilities during this time.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”What is included in general tuition?” tab_id=”General-Tuition”][vc_column_text css=””]General tuition includes the daily master classes from 12:30 PM – 5:30 PM. It also includes tickets to select performances in the World Class Concert Series and participation in the “A Day in Dance” Concert Showing. Certification, Choreographic Residencies, and Applied Study are separate tracks and require separate registration & tuition.\n\n \n\nNot Included<\/span>\n\n\u2022 Housing\n\u2022 The Black Ballerina Summit\n\u2022 The Carmen DeLavallade Awards for Dance: Honors Presentation\n\u2022 Specialized McLeod Technique Coaching Sessions\n\u2022 Meals[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”What is the daily schedule?” tab_id=”daily-schedule”][vc_column_text css=””]

General Daily Schedule\n<\/strong><\/h2>\n***Online participants will be able to join via zoom 15 minutes before the day starts.\n\nThere may be some fluctuation day to day, but this is the general format that will be followed. The final Friday, the schedule does vary as the final prep and rehearsals for the “A Day in Dance” Concert Showing will be throughout the day.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
1:00-1:15 PM EST<\/td>\nMT Motivation<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1:15 \u2013 2:30 PM EST<\/td>\nMaster Class 1: Reinforced Motor Function for Ballet Application<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2:30 \u2013 3:45 PM EST<\/td>\nMaster Class 2: McLeod Technique Modern\/Contemporary<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:45 PM \u2013 4:00 PM EST<\/td>\nBreak<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
4:00 \u2013 5:00 PM EST<\/td>\nMWF Specialty Master Classes (MT Afro Hip Hop, Hip Hop, Musical Theater, and more) \/ Tu & Th Black Techniques in Dance \u2013 Learn Black Techniques in Dance<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
5:00-6:00 PM EST<\/td>\nSpecial Repertory class \u2013 Learn a Choreographic Work for the 35th \u201cA Day In Dance\u201d Concert Showing. All Full Day Participants will perform in the concert on the evening of the Final Friday of the Festival. (Day ends here for General tuition)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
6:00-7:00 PM EST<\/td>\nNew York Dance Festival Choreographic Fellowships are integrated throughout the festival day. These hours are dedicated to daily clinical and application creation for\u00a0 Choreographic Fellows & Residents. ***This is not part of the general tuition, it is a special track***<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n*** There will be additional special options for Choreography and evening MT Sessions as well.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][\/vc_tta_accordion][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\n\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” css=”.vc_custom_1736445084541{background-color: #FFE8A3 !important;}”][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]MT Sessions (Coaching) with our incredible faculty are also possible, starting now! Get yourself ready to get the most out of your Festival experience with one-on-one, personalized training. Due to the incredible demand, waiting lists are kept for faculty members with full schedules, but you never know if a slot is available so always ask.\n\nMT Sessions (Coaching) available with any faculty member include:\n\n*McLeod Technique Modern (contemporary)\n*Reinforced Motor Function\n*RMF for Ballet Application\n*RMF for Pointe\n*Choreographic Repertory Sessions\n*Injury Rehabilitation, Strength & Alignment\n*CMA Computerized Motor Analysis with Karen Brown\n\n*Email or internally message on social media for the MT Sessions Fees. **First come first serve, slots go very quickly.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”4667″ img_size=”full”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text][\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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