Young Dancemakers Company (YDC), the acclaimed tuition-free dance ensemble of NYC public high school students, returns this summer with a new season of original choreography created and performed by the teens themselves. Under the artistic leadership of Jessica Gaynor and music direction by William Catanzaro, the company’s 2026 touring season runs from July 29 to August 6, with performances across New York City culminating in a finale concert at the Ailey Citigroup Theater.
This year’s program features a special repertory project with legendary choreographer and Horton master teacher Milton Myers, whose work “Seasonal Fire” will be performed by the company alongside new student-created works developed during the summer intensive.

PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE:
Wed, July 29 @ 1:00 pm | Fieldston School, Bronx
Thu, July 30 @ 1:00 pm | Mark Morris Dance Center, Brooklyn
Fri, July 31 @ 2:00 pm | NY Society for Ethical Culture, Manhattan
Mon, August 3 @ 2:00 pm | Flushing Library Auditorium, Queens
Tue, August 4 @ 1:00 pm | Lehman College, Bronx
Finale Concert: Thu, August 6 @ 7:30 pm | Ailey Citigroup Theater, Manhattan