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A colorful collage of the 2024 25 to Watch, dancers from a breadth of dance styles.

Introducing Our 2024 “25 to Watch”

Electric performances, thought-provoking choreography, buzzy bodies of work—the artists on our annual list of dancers, choreographers, directors, and companies poised for a breakout share an uncanny knack for arresting attention. They’ve been turning heads while turning what’s expected—in a performance, from a career trajectory—on its head. We’re betting we’ll be seeing a lot more of them this year, and for many years to come.

Seventeen of the 2023 25 to Watch Live! performers pose for a group photo on the Sheen Center stage. They stand or kneel and wear nice street clothing.

Reflecting on 25 to Watch Live! 2023: Moving, and Being Moved

On Monday, July 24, Dance Magazine’s annual “25 to Watch” feature was brought to the stage for the first time, featuring 12 of 2023’s “25 to Watch” artists. An evening of stellar performances and panel discussions kicked off at 6 pm at the Sheen Center for Thought & Culture in New York City. Maria Majors, […]

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25 to Watch Live!

Maria Majors, STL Rhythm Collaborative Three to Get Ready Performers: Kelly Ging, Maria Majors, Tommy Wasiuta Choreographer: Tommy Wasiuta Composer: Dave Brubeck . . . Mikaela Santos  Variation from Le Talisman Choreographer: Marius Petipa Composer: Riccardo Drigo . . . Dominic Moore-Dunson In his eyes Choreographer: Dominic Moore-Dunson Composer: Max Richter . . . Andrew McShea […]

A collage showcasing the 2023 "25 to Watch," who span genres, races, and genders.

Introducing Our 2023 “25 to Watch”

What will the dance world of tomorrow be like? An answer—or several—might be illuminated by our annual list of dancers, choreographers and companies on the brink of skyrocketing. 

Take a Virtual Master Class With “25 to Watch” Pick Christina Carminucci

Join Dance Magazine for an online master class with one of our 2022 “25 to Watch” picks, Christina Carminucci, on Friday, February 25. As writer Ryan P. Casey put it in our feature, this extraordinary tap artist “comes alive when the first notes of a jazz tune begin to play, dancing with the ease and control of a mature […]

Ogemdi Ude, seen from the hips up in a pink sweater, leans to the side, one arm bent, looking resolutely into the camera

Take a Virtual Master Class With Our “25 to Watch” Cover Star Ogemdi Ude

Looking to start off your new year with fresh inspiration? Join Dance Magazine for an online master class with our “25 to Watch” cover star Ogemdi Ude on January 19. In this hourlong session, Ude will teach segments of choreography and improvisation techniques from her upcoming work I know exactly what you mean, set to premiere at Danspace […]

A colorful collage of the 2022 "25 to Watch" artists in the studio and in performance.

Introducing Our 2022 “25 to Watch”

What’s next? Our annual list of dancers, choreographers and companies on the verge of breaking through offers several answers to the question of where our field is headed. We’re betting we’ll be seeing—and hearing—more from these 25 artists not just this year, but for many more to come.