Hand-picked every week — checked against organizers’ own pages.
Stumblday's hand-checked ranking of the best dance performances in New York City the weekend of Oct 9–12, 2026: 10 picks, refreshed weekly.
10 picks · checked Sep 28
New York City Center (Mainstage), Midtown, ManhattanChristopher Wheeldon's Oscar Wilde ballet, danced by the Australian Ballet at City Center with the 48-piece Orchestra of St. Luke's live.
New York City Center (Mainstage), Midtown, ManhattanChristopher Wheeldon's Oscar Wilde ballet, danced by the Australian Ballet at City Center with the 48-piece Orchestra of St. Luke's live.
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The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), Midtown, ManhattanChoreographer Sarah Michelson turns MoMA's atrium into her daily workspace, dancing with a rotating cast during museum hours — final weekend.
The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), Midtown, ManhattanChoreographer Sarah Michelson turns MoMA's atrium into her daily workspace, dancing with a rotating cast during museum hours — final weekend.
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The Joyce Theater, Chelsea, Manhattanajay_suresh · CC BY 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsLimón Dance Company turns 80 with Mazurkas, uncut for the first time since 1964, plus Aszure Barton's Join set to Ambrose Akinmusire.
The Joyce Theater, Chelsea, Manhattanajay_suresh · CC BY 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsLimón Dance Company turns 80 with Mazurkas, uncut for the first time since 1964, plus Aszure Barton's Join set to Ambrose Akinmusire.
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Pearl Street Plaza: Archway (Pearl Street Plaza) water street between Anchorage Pl and adams st, BrooklynA free open-air dance party takes over Pearl Street Plaza under the Manhattan Bridge Archway — DJs echoing off the stone in Dumbo's coolest space.
Pearl Street Plaza: Archway (Pearl Street Plaza) water street between Anchorage Pl and adams st, BrooklynA free open-air dance party takes over Pearl Street Plaza under the Manhattan Bridge Archway — DJs echoing off the stone in Dumbo's coolest space.
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House of Yes, Bushwick, BrooklynAluna headlines a Libra-season party at House of Yes with Darling Cool and Niara Sterling, with no phones allowed on the dance floor.
House of Yes, Bushwick, BrooklynAluna headlines a Libra-season party at House of Yes with Darling Cool and Niara Sterling, with no phones allowed on the dance floor.
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Neil Simon Theatre, Theater District, ManhattanEpicgenius · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsMichael Jackson's Dangerous tour rehearsals frame a hit-packed dance musical at the Neil Simon, with Christopher Wheeldon's Tony-winning choreography.
Neil Simon Theatre, Theater District, ManhattanEpicgenius · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsMichael Jackson's Dangerous tour rehearsals frame a hit-packed dance musical at the Neil Simon, with Christopher Wheeldon's Tony-winning choreography.
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Nowadays, Ridgewood, QueensMister Sunday's final long-weekend party of the season: Justin Carter and Eamon Harkin spin sunset-to-dark in Nowadays' yard.
Nowadays, Ridgewood, QueensMister Sunday's final long-weekend party of the season: Justin Carter and Eamon Harkin spin sunset-to-dark in Nowadays' yard.
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The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts, Lincoln Square, ManhattanD. Benjamin Miller · CC0 · Wikimedia CommonsA free guided walk through NYPL's Martha Graham centennial show, with Isamu Noguchi set pieces and Graham's own costumes on view.
The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts, Lincoln Square, ManhattanD. Benjamin Miller · CC0 · Wikimedia CommonsA free guided walk through NYPL's Martha Graham centennial show, with Isamu Noguchi set pieces and Graham's own costumes on view.
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Webster Hall, East Village, ManhattanSwedish producer duo NOTD, behind the dance-pop hits "I Wanna Know" and "So Close," play a 16-and-over night at Webster Hall.
Webster Hall, East Village, ManhattanSwedish producer duo NOTD, behind the dance-pop hits "I Wanna Know" and "So Close," play a 16-and-over night at Webster Hall.
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The Downstairs at La MaMa, East Village, ManhattanChoreographer Aleksandra Janeva Imfeld closes La MaMa's Queer New York Festival with a 45-minute duet about two travelers heading toward tomorrow.
The Downstairs at La MaMa, East Village, ManhattanChoreographer Aleksandra Janeva Imfeld closes La MaMa's Queer New York Festival with a 45-minute duet about two travelers heading toward tomorrow.
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