Young Dancemakers Company

03/17/2026

This month our alumni are taking the spotlight! 🤩

We asked YDC alumni to share where life and dance have taken them, and the response has been overwhelmingly beautiful. Thank you for letting us stay connected to your journeys and for continuing to inspire us.

Swipe to read updates from the YDC community ❤️

If you’re a YDC alum from any year, we’d love to hear from you. DM us or email us at [email protected]


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02/12/2026

Highlighting some of the wonderful choreography from our 2023 Summer Season. That year included many amazing works, such as:

Adulting by alumni choreographer Tiana Ayala (2018/2019) with music composed by Anna Young.

A Tribute Dance by YDC alum Noele Philips (1997/1998), with music by Woolkid and featuring Jennifer Connelly.

Clue by Alyssa Martin, a 1950s murder mystery with a twist with music composed by Clifton Anderson.


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02/06/2026

On Alice Teirstein’s birthday, we celebrate the founder of Young Dancemakers Company and the legacy she built through creativity, generosity, and unwavering belief in teen artists.

Her spirit lives on in every dancer who steps into the work.

Thank you, Alice. We love and remember you always.

01/14/2026

✨ YDC Summer 2026 Applications are NOW OPEN! ✨
Young Dancemakers Company (YDC) is a tuition-free summer dance program for NYC public high school teens who want to create original choreography, explore meaningful themes, and perform on stages across the city.
If you’re passionate about dance, curious about making your own work, and ready for an unforgettable summer of growth, collaboration, and performance, we’d love to have you. 💫
Apply here: bit.ly/ydc2026application
What’s in store for Summer 2026:
⭐ Pre-Season events
⭐ Workshops with inspiring guest artists
⭐ 2026 Repertory Project with Milton Myers
⭐ Collaborations with professional composers, costume and lighting designers
⭐ Field trip to the Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival
⭐ Touring performances in 7 theaters across NYC
🗓️ 2026 Summer Season
June 29 – August 7
Monday–Friday | 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Acceptance Notices
• Round 1: Early Decisions sent by March 1
• Round 2: Final Decisions sent by April 1
🎟️ No tuition. No fees. Just dedication, creativity, and community.
👉 Apply using the link in our bio (bit.ly/ydc2026application) and become part of YDC’s legacy.

12/23/2025

Big news! 🌟 Milton Myers joins YDC as our 2026 Repertory Guest Artist.
This season we dive into Seasonal Fire, with support from Charles Scheland ().
So honored to learn from these incredible artists.

08/26/2025

11/18/2024

To watch us dance is to hear our hearts speak. ❤️
YDC 2022
Photos by Alice Chacon

11/15/2024

Dance can be a way to speak when words cannot. Dance and speak your truth. 🌟
YDC 2024
Photos by Alice Chacon

09/16/2024

“To dance is to be out of yourself. Larger, more beautiful, more powerful. This is power, it is glory on earth and it is yours for the taking.” - Agnes De Mille

09/12/2024

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Verb - create and perform (music, drama, or verse) spontaneously or without preparation.