“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—reunited 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.” — Lincoln Center

“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.” — BAAND Artistic Director

Dance Theatre of Harlem – Nyman String Quartet No. 2 by Robert Garland.

New York City Ballet – After the Rain (Pas de Deux) by Christopher Wheeldon.

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater – Many Angels by Lar Lubovitch.

American Ballet Theatre – Midnight Pas de Deux by Susan Jaffe.

Ballet Hispánico – House of Mad’moiselle by Annabelle Lopez Ochoa

Images courtesy Lincoln Center for The Performing Arts.