Dance Against Cancer

Dance Against Cancer Dance Against Cancer is the American Cancer Society's signature dance event dedicated to raising funds and supporting the fight against cancer.

New York City's signature dance event to benefit the American Cancer Society
Erin Fogarty and Daniel Ulbricht, Founders

Learn more, donate & purchase tickets to our annual gala at dacny.org Guests enjoy cocktails and passed hors d'oeuvres, as well as world premiere dance performances from companies including New York City Ballet, American Ballet Theater, Alvin Ailey, Martha Graham, Parsons Dance,

BalletX, Pennsylvania Ballet, and many more. Since its inauguration in 2010, Dance Against Cancer has raised more than $2 Million in support of the American Cancer Society.

Dance Against Cancer Honoree Announcement! ✨️Shining a spotlight on one of this year's Legacy in Motion Honorees, Rajika...
04/17/2026

Dance Against Cancer Honoree Announcement! ✨️

Shining a spotlight on one of this year's Legacy in Motion Honorees, Rajika Puri, an internationally acclaimed exponent of two forms of Indian classical dance: Bharata Natyam and Odissi. With grace and depth, Rajika's work weaves together tradition and contemporary storytelling, sharing the beauty and richness of Indian dance with audiences around the world. ❤️

Join us alongside the on May 18 at as we honor Rajika and celebrate her unwavering commitment to the fight against cancer.

& did we mention more exciting announcements are on the way?? Stay tuned!✨️💃🏽

www.dacny.org

Dance Against Cancer Honoree Announcement! ✨️Shining a spotlight on one of this year's Dance Against Cancer Legacy in Mo...
04/06/2026

Dance Against Cancer Honoree Announcement! ✨️

Shining a spotlight on one of this year's Dance Against Cancer Legacy in Motion Honorees, James Whiteside, a trailblazing artist and beloved friend whose generosity knows no bounds.

James has donated his time, his extraordinary talent, and his full heart to this community. He has shown up again and again as a fierce advocate for Dance Against Cancer, using his artistry to inspire change, spark hope, and remind us all of the power of dance to heal. 💙

Join us and the on Monday, May 18 at as we come together to celebrate James and his continued dedication to the fight against cancer.

And stay tuned! There's more to come as we shine a light on our remaining honorees. 💙

www.dacny.org

Sneak peek of this year's program cover! 👀 Inspired by 's color of the year , a gentle hue that sets the stage for crea...
04/02/2026

Sneak peek of this year's program cover! 👀 Inspired by 's color of the year , a gentle hue that sets the stage for creativity and hope ☁️

A heartfelt thank you to for sharing Keith's beautiful art once again for Dance Against Cancer!

Get your tickets to this year's benefit performance - Monday, May 18 at ! Join us and the in the fight to end cancer. Dacny.org - link in bio 🎟

Celebrating the women who move us 🤍 This , we're shining a light on the incredible women of DAC - powerful, passionate ...
03/27/2026

Celebrating the women who move us 🤍 This , we're shining a light on the incredible women of DAC - powerful, passionate and dedicated to uplifting the cancer community in NYC and beyond. 🕊 Thank you to these amazing women for your commitment to our cause:

Devon Teuscher and Miriam Miller in Daphne Willis' "I Am Enough" in a piece adapted from Victoria Duncan's film of the same name and restaged by Adriana Pierce, Q***r the Ballet. 🩰

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✨️ Celebrating the women who move us ✨️ This we're shining a light on the amazing women of DAC who bring hope and heal...
03/24/2026

✨️ Celebrating the women who move us ✨️ This we're shining a light on the amazing women of DAC who bring hope and healing to the cancer community in NYC and beyond. - your presence on stage and off is a gift to us all! 🤍

Skylar Brandt and Jake Roxander in the "Don Quixote" Act III pas de deux at DAC 2024.

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Celebrating the women who move us ✨️ This , we're honoring the powerhouse women of DAC who provide hope and strength to...
03/20/2026

Celebrating the women who move us ✨️ This , we're honoring the powerhouse women of DAC who provide hope and strength to the cancer community in NYC and beyond. Thank you, - you are a force on stage and a beacon off it, and we are so grateful for you!

Zoey Anderson in "Caught" at DAC 2025.
Choreography: David Parsons
Music: Robert Fripp
Lighting Design: Howard Binkley
Lighting Concept: David Parsons

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Celebrating the women who move us ✨️ This we're honoring the powerhouse women of DAC who light up the stage and uplift...
03/15/2026

Celebrating the women who move us ✨️ This we're honoring the powerhouse women of DAC who light up the stage and uplift the cancer community in NYC and beyond. With every act of selflessness and strength, you inspire hope in all of us every day!

Gillian Murphy and Jasmine Jasper, Clara Pevel, Savannah Quiner, and Michelle Quiner in "Gang of Sorrows" at DAC 2024.

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Celebrating the women who move us ✨️This , we're shining a light on the incredible women of DAC who bring joy, strength...
03/13/2026

Celebrating the women who move us ✨️

This , we're shining a light on the incredible women of DAC who bring joy, strength, and hope to this event and the cancer community in NYC and beyond. Today, we give a special shoutout to - an inspiration on and off the stage whose impact continues to move audiences around the world! We are endlessly grateful and in awe of you, Misty! 🤍

Misty Copeland rehearsing the powerful solo "Retrograde" at DAC 2019.

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03/12/2026

Relive the magic of Dancing Beyond ✨️ ALL of this year's performance videos are available for purchase!!! Show your support and experience the magic that filled the stage by securing your recording - link in bio 🤍

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Celebrating the women who move us 🤍 This we're shining a light on the incredible women of DAC who selflessly donate th...
03/12/2026

Celebrating the women who move us 🤍 This we're shining a light on the incredible women of DAC who selflessly donate their time and artistry to our cause. A heartfelt thank you to for sharing and donating your work, bringing comfort, healing, and the transformative power of the arts to those facing cancer in NYC and beyond. 🕊

Irene Rodríguez in "Flamenco Soul" at DAC 2023 at .

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Celebrating the women who move us 🤍 This we're shining a light on the women of DAC who selflessly donate their time an...
03/11/2026

Celebrating the women who move us 🤍 This we're shining a light on the women of DAC who selflessly donate their time and artistry to our cause year after year. - Thank you for bringing hope and healing to those facing cancer in NYC and beyond. We are endlessly grateful and inspired by you. 🕊

Tiler Peck and Roman Mejia in Black Swan Coda at DAC 2021.

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