APRIL 16 – 19, 2026
Experience the power and passion of Dance Theatre of Harlem as the company returns to New York City Center with another bold, unforgettable New York season, April 16 – 19, 2026.
At the center is the long-awaited revival of Firebird, DTH’s iconic take on the classic tale of love and transformation. First created in 1982 by John Taras, with stunning sets and costumes by Geoffrey Holder, this signature work is a feast for the senses. Also on the program: dynamic works by DTH Artistic Director Robert Garland, whose choreography blends classical ballet with a modern pulse, reflecting the spirit and power of today.
Celebrate 57 years of trailblazing artistry with DTH—where legacy meets bold new vision.
Venue: New York City Center 131 W. 55th Street (between 6th and 7th avenues) New York, NY 10019
Groups of 10 or more SAVE! Contact Marcia Pendelton, Group Sales Manager
groupsales@dancetheatreofharlem.org | 212.690.2800 ext. 404
Dance Community Night | All are welcome!
Blake Works IV (The Barre Project) – Choreography by William Forsythe
Passage of Being – Choreography by Jodie Gates
New Bach – Choreography by Robert Garland
Firebird – Choreography by John Taras
Dance Theatre of Harlem Vision Gala & Performance
(Details to be announced)
Divine Nine/HBCU Night | All are welcome!
Higher Ground – Choreography by Robert Garland
The Vertiginous Thrill of Exactitude – Choreography by William Forsythe
Nyman String Quartet No. 2 – Choreography by Robert Garland
Firebird – Choreography by John Taras
Meet the Ballerina Matinee | All are welcome!
Blake Works IV (The Barre Project) – Choreography by William Forsythe
Nyman String Quartet No. 2 – Choreography by Robert Garland
Passage of Being – Choreography by Jodie Gates
Firebird – Choreography by John Taras
The 2026 New York Season is sponsored by Bloomberg Philanthropies
Dance Theatre of Harlem is supported, in part, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council, by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature, and the National Endowment for the Arts.
