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Grand Kyiv Ballet to Perform "Swan Lake" at William Paterson University

(WAYNE, NJ) -- William Paterson University hosts Grand Kyiv Ballet with their performance of Swan Lake on Thursday, February 12, 2026 at Shea Center for Performing Arts. Swan Lake is a ballet masterpiece that tells the story of a prince who falls in love with a beautiful swan princess under a spell. Showtime is 7:00pm.





 


McCarter Theatre Center presents Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo

(PRINCETON, NJ) -- McCarter Theatre Center presents Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo on Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 7:30pm in the Matthews Theatre. The internationally beloved troupe of male dancers will perform a combination of skillful pointe work and hilarious parodying of classical ballet favorites like Swan Lake.




State Theatre New Jersey presents Sa Dance Company

(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- State Theatre New Jersey presents Sa Dance Company on Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 7:30pm. The Sa Dance Company [Sa] is a pioneer in contemporary Indian dance. Comprised of an all-female ensemble, Sa blends the essence of Indian and American stories and movement to create a transformative audience experience.











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Sa

Sa Dance Company

Saturday, January 10, 2026 @ 7:30pm
State Theatre New Jersey
15 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ 08901



Center

Center for Dance Education Presents: The Nutcracker Suite 2026

Sunday, January 11, 2026 @ 1:00pm
Union County Performing Arts Center (UCPAC) - Main Stage
1601 Irving Street, Rahway, NJ 07065



Center

Center for Dance Education Presents: The Nutcracker Suite 2026

Sunday, January 11, 2026 @ 5:00pm
Union County Performing Arts Center (UCPAC) - Main Stage
1601 Irving Street, Rahway, NJ 07065



Freestyle

Freestyle Flashback

Saturday, January 17, 2026 @ 7:00pm
Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC)
30 North Van Brunt Street, Englewood, NJ 07631










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Derek Hough Symphony of Dance: Encore Tour comes to New Jersey

(MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- Following the sold-out successes of Derek Hough Symphony of Dance, Derek Hough Dance for the Holidays, and Derek Hough Live: The Tour, Derek Hough returns with an innovative and exciting dance experience for 2026 – Derek Hough Symphony of Dance: Encore. The tour comes to New Jersey for performances July 18, 2026 at Circus Maximus Theater at Caesars Atlantic City; and July 21-22, 2026 at Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC) in Morristown.




New Jersey Ballet presents Icons of American Ballet at New Brunswick Performing Arts Center

(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- New Jersey Ballet returns to New Brunswick Performing Arts Center with Icons of American Ballet, a vibrant program celebrating groundbreaking choreographers who have shaped the identity of American dance. Performances will take place Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 2:00pm & Sunday, March 29, 2026 at 2:00pm.








 

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    The Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company celebrates Lunar New Year: Year of the Horse with a lineup of performances in NYC, New Jersey, and beyond! In honor of the Year of the Horse, the Company, with artistic director Greta Campo at the helm, will present two world premieres by choreographers Lawrence Jin and Zhongmei Li.



    (JERSEY CITY, NJ) -- The Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company, the renowned international touring dance company founded by Chinese American choreographer Nai-Ni Chen, and now led by Artistic Director Greta Campo and Executive Director Andy Chiang, will perform at Jersey City Theater Center at White Eagle Hall on Sunday, January 18, 2026. Showtime is 4:00pm.



    (GLASSBORO, NJ) -- Rowan University's Marie Rader Presenting Series presents Ragamala Dance Company with "Sacred Earth" on Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 7:30pm. Performed with live music, Ragamala’s stunning Bharatanatyam dancers create a sacred space to honor the divinity in the natural world and the sustenance we derive from it.