Five of NYC’s most iconic dance companies—Ballet Hispánico, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, American Ballet Theatre, New York City Ballet, and Dance Theatre of Harlem—reunite on one stage to celebrate the fifth anniversary of the BAAND Together Dance Festival, sharing the spotlight and a stage for five performances from July 29-August 2 as part of Lincoln Center’s Summer for the City. The Festival began when the performing arts were coming back after the height of the pandemic in 2021 as a new form of collaboration in celebration of the return to live performance.
This is a rare chance for audiences to experience five exceptional performances of beloved programming curated collaboratively by the artistic directors of each company, featuring repertory favorites. Performances will be Tuesday-Friday at 7:30pm and Saturday at 4pm.
Lincoln Center’s BAAND Together Dance Festival 2025 presents an extraordinary program showcasing the artistry of five world-renowned dance companies. Dance Theatre of Harlem performs Robert Garland’s Nyman String Quartet No. 2, blending classical and contemporary styles with vibrant energy. New York City Ballet offers Christopher Wheeldon’s pas de deux from After the Rain, a poignant display of emotional depth and technical precision. Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater brings Lar Lubovitch’s Many Angels, a moving exploration of spirituality and grace. American Ballet Theatre presents Susan Jaffe’s evocative Midnight Pas de Deux, capturing the intimacy of human connection. Finally, Ballet Hispánico delivers Annabelle Lopez Ochoa’s House of Mad’moiselle, a bold and culturally rich work. BAAND Together Festival’s diverse lineup celebrates the power and beauty of dance through unparalleled artistry.
This summer, for the first time, audiences will get an off-stage perspective of the extraordinary on-stage collaboration between these five iconic NYC dance companies during a free panel discussion on Tuesday, July 29 at 5:00pm in the David Rubenstein Atrium, featuring the artistic leaders of all five companies: Eduardo Vilaro, Ballet Hispánico; Alicia Graf Mack and Matthew Rushing, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater; Susan Jaffe, American Ballet Theatre; Wendy Whelan and Jonathan Stafford, New York City Ballet; and Robert Garland, Dance Theatre of Harlem, moderated by Shanta Thake, Ehrenkranz Chief Artistic Officer of Lincoln Center.
Each afternoon, one of the companies brings its unique teaching style to participants of all ages with free dance workshops in the David Geffen Hall lobby. The series will offer a variety of dance forms, appropriate for all ages and abilities.
A joint statement from the artistic directors of Ballet Hispánico (Artistic Director & CEO Eduardo Vilaro), Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater (Artistic Director Alicia Graf Mack), American Ballet Theatre (Artistic Director Susan Jaffe), New York City Ballet (Artistic Director Jonathan Stafford, Associate Artistic Director Wendy Whelan), and Dance Theatre of Harlem (Artistic Director Robert Garland) says:
“BAAND Together began as a gesture of hope during a time of crisis. What started as a response to the challenges of COVID has grown into a celebration of what makes New York extraordinary—its creativity, its diversity, and its spirit. These performances remind us that the arts are not just entertainment; they are a vital force that brings people together and lifts us all.”
To make the arts more accessible, tickets are available on a Choose-What-You-Pay basis here (suggested ticket price $35). More information can be found at SummerForTheCity.org.
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