On April 27, friends from across the dance community gathered in Harlem at The Apollo Stages at The Victoria for the fourth annual 25 to Watch Live. The springtime energy outside felt in keeping with the performance inside: a celebratory showcase for 11 of our 2026 “25 to Watch” picks. These talented artists’ careers are […]

25 to Watch Live will bring together a number of this year’s selected artists for a one-night-only performance in New York City this spring. Join us in Harlem at The Apollo Stages at The Victoria on Monday, April 27, at 7 pm.

25 to Watch Live returns to New York City this spring, and you’re invited!

The second annual 25 to Watch Live, on July 29, was both a compelling, one-time-only performance and a marvelous meeting of artists who might not otherwise have crossed paths. A sense of warm camaraderie suffused the Ailey Citigroup Theater in New York City during an evening of stellar performances and panel discussions that featured the […]

Mark your calendars: 25 to Watch Live is back. Artists from our 2024 list of rising stars are coming together from across the dance world for this one-of-a-kind event—and you’re invited!