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.

Whose careers will skyrocket in 2026? Our editors and contributors from across the dance world have a few predictions—namely, the artists on our annual “25 to Watch” list.