Lincoln Center Launches Summer of Dance with Major Contemporary Festival
Lincoln Center has launched its most significant commitment to dance since the early years of American Dance Theater, with a new contemporary festival that anchors this year's Summer for the City series, now branded as Summer of Dance. The festival represents the center's biggest push into dance programming in decades, featuring a range of performances from modern dance descendants and contemporary choreographers. The initiative aims to revitalize Lincoln Center's dance offerings and attract diverse audiences. The New York Times reported on the festival's debut, highlighting its scale and ambition as part of the broader Summer for the City series.
Key facts
- Lincoln Center launched a new contemporary dance festival as part of Summer for the City.
- The festival is the center's biggest commitment to dance since the early years of American Dance Theater.
- This year's Summer for the City series is called Summer of Dance.
- The festival features descendants of modern dance and contemporary choreographers.
- The New York Times reported on the festival on June 15, 2026.
- American Dance Theater has performed at Lincoln Center with varying frequency over the years.
- The festival aims to revitalize Lincoln Center's dance programming.
- The Summer of Dance is part of Lincoln Center's broader Summer for the City series.
Entities
Institutions
- Lincoln Center
- American Dance Theater
- The New York Times
Locations
- New York City
- United States