Newport Contemporary Ballet

08/29/2026

Join us in wishing NCB company dancer, Grace Byars, the biggest and happiest birthday! 🎂🥳

Photo: RI Portrait Photographer

08/28/2026

Wishing a very happy birthday to our wonderful company dancer, Jenna Torgeson! 🎂🥳

Photo: RI Portrait Photographer

08/19/2026

We can’t wait to share what’s in store for our 2026–2027 season! But first, let’s take a look back at all the incredible dance from our 44th season.

Creatures of Habit
Newport Nutcracker at Rosecliff
Polygon
Are the Crayons Quitting?
The Tempest
Newport Dance Festival

Photos by: KimFullerPhotography RI Portrait Photographer Natalie Huntoon Photography

08/16/2026

Newport Nutcracker at Rosecliff diamond tickets are now on sale!! 💎

Join us for The Newport Nutcracker at Rosecliff— featuring our newly reimagined Second Act that blends timeless tradition with innovative local charm! Celebrating some of Newport’s most iconic landmarks and treasured pastimes, this unique ballet pays tribute to the elegant history and remarkable beauty of our wonderful City by the Sea!

Moving through the halls of the magnificent Rosecliff mansion, you will be immersed in enchantment as this one-of-a-kind experience piques your imagination and warms your heart. Come celebrate the magic of the holidays, the distinctiveness of Newport, and the joy that this very special Nutcracker brings to life each year!

November 25 - December 4, 2026

Visit our link in bio to purchase your tickets today!

Photo: RI Portrait Photographer

08/08/2026

Wishing a very happy birthday to company dancer, Nathan Crewe-Kluge! 🎉

Photo: RI Portrait Photographer

08/07/2026

A limited number of 2026 Newport Dance Festival T-shirts are still available! Celebrate an unforgettable summer on the lawn with this commemorative festival tee.

Now on sale for just $25, available online or in person. All purchases must be picked up at our studios at 3 Charles St., Newport, RI.

If you have any questions or need assistance please contact Vanessa at [email protected]

Photo: Natalie Huntoon

08/05/2026

Still reliving every glorious moment of our 2026 Newport Dance Festival!

Thank you to our 2026 visiting companies:

Alison Cook Beatty Dance (New York)
Artistic Ventures in Dance (Colorado)
Breathing Art Company (Italy)
DaYoung Jung Choreography (Oklahoma)
East Coast Contemporary Ballet (Connecticut)

Photo: Natalie Huntoon

Still reliving every glorious moment of our 2026 Newport Dance Festival!

Thank you to our 2026 visiting companies:

Alison Cook Beatty Dance (New York)
Artistic Ventures in Dance (Colorado)
Breathing Art Company (Italy)
DaYoung Jung Choreography (Oklahoma)
East Coast Contemporary Ballet (Connecticut)

Photo: Natalie Huntoon

Still reliving every glorious moment of our 2026 Newport Dance Festival!

Thank you to our 2026 visiting companies:

Alison Cook Beatty Dance (New York)
Artistic Ventures in Dance (Colorado)
Breathing Art Company (Italy)
DaYoung Jung Choreography (Oklahoma)
East Coast Contemporary Ballet (Connecticut)

Photo: Natalie Huntoon

Still reliving every glorious moment of our 2026 Newport Dance Festival!

Thank you to our 2026 visiting companies:

Alison Cook Beatty Dance (New York)
Artistic Ventures in Dance (Colorado)
Breathing Art Company (Italy)
DaYoung Jung Choreography (Oklahoma)
East Coast Contemporary Ballet (Connecticut)

Photo: Natalie Huntoon

Still reliving every glorious moment of our 2026 Newport Dance Festival!

Thank you to our 2026 visiting companies:

Alison Cook Beatty Dance (New York)
Artistic Ventures in Dance (Colorado)
Breathing Art Company (Italy)
DaYoung Jung Choreography (Oklahoma)
East Coast Contemporary Ballet (Connecticut)

Photo: Natalie Huntoon

Still reliving every glorious moment of our 2026 Newport Dance Festival!

Thank you to our 2026 visiting companies:

Alison Cook Beatty Dance (New York)
Artistic Ventures in Dance (Colorado)
Breathing Art Company (Italy)
DaYoung Jung Choreography (Oklahoma)
East Coast Contemporary Ballet (Connecticut)

Photo: Natalie Huntoon

Still reliving every glorious moment of our 2026 Newport Dance Festival!

Thank you to our 2026 visiting companies:

Alison Cook Beatty Dance (New York)
Artistic Ventures in Dance (Colorado)
Breathing Art Company

07/31/2026

A beautiful review of our Newport Dance Festival.

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Dance Informa reviews the 2026 Newport Dance Festival, with works by Emily Baker, Alison Cook Beatty Dance and more.

07/23/2026

Congratulations to Lauren Difede on an incredible 13-year career! Your grace, talent, and beauty have inspired so many, and your presence will be deeply missed. While we’re sad to see you step away from the stage, we’re so grateful you’ll still be part of the NCB family this fall. Wishing you all the best in this exciting new chapter—we can’t wait to see what’s next! 💙

07/21/2026

What an incredible Newport Dance Festival! Thank you to our amazing audiences, dancers, visiting companies, volunteers, and sponsors for making this festival so special. Your support, talent, and generosity make it all possible. We couldn’t do it without you and can’t wait to see you next year!

Special Shoutout to our visiting companies:
Breathing Art Company/Simona De Tullio
DaYoung Jung
Alison Cook Beatty Dance
AVID: Artistic Ventures In Dance
East Coast Contemporary BaEast Coast Contemporary Ballet