Dance Against Cancer

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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.

Happy birthday American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network 🎉💙❤️!! For 25 years, advocates across the country have rais...
09/10/2026

Happy birthday American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network 🎉💙❤️!!

For 25 years, advocates across the country have raised their voices to make cancer a national priority and drive progress in research, prevention, access to care, and more.

To our incredible DAC community, THANK YOU. Your generosity, time, and unwavering support make it possible for us to keep showing up and fighting back against cancer.

Here's a look at what we've accomplished together. ❤️

Still smiling from DAC 2026. We love this community! ❤️💙📷: Nina Wurtzel Photography
09/09/2026

Still smiling from DAC 2026. We love this community! ❤️💙

📷: Nina Wurtzel Photography

A moment of movement for your day 🩰✨️Sierra Armstrong & Finnian Carmeci of American Ballet Theatre in MANTLE (excerpt) C...
09/02/2026

A moment of movement for your day 🩰✨️

Sierra Armstrong & Finnian Carmeci of American Ballet Theatre in MANTLE (excerpt)
Choreography: James B Whiteside
Costumes: Harriet Jung + Reid Bartelme

Captured at DAC 2026 by Nina Wurtzel Photography

✨️ ESSENCE ✨️"The idea of "Essence" is inspired by the spirit, musicality, passion, theatricality, and artistry that I a...
08/27/2026

✨️ ESSENCE ✨️

"The idea of "Essence" is inspired by the spirit, musicality, passion, theatricality, and artistry that I always felt blossom from the great Judith Jamison on and off the stage as a dancer, director, choreographer, and as a human being. I dedicate this dance to her."

Choreography: Earl Mosley’s Diversity of Dance
Rehearsal Assistant: TARA BELLARDINI
Performed by: The Ailey School
Music: Ka Bohaleng by Abel Selaocoe, Umfazi Omdala by Johnny Clegg, Sipho Mchunu, Dances with Wood by Mickey Hart Zakir Hussain

Photos from Dance Against Cancer 2026 ❤️💙 captured by: Nina Wurtzel Photography

Happiest of birthdays to our fearless leader and incredible co-founder, Erin Fogarty Bittner!! ❤️💙 Dance Against Cancer ...
08/19/2026

Happiest of birthdays to our fearless leader and incredible co-founder, Erin Fogarty Bittner!! ❤️💙 Dance Against Cancer would simply not be what it is without you. We are endlessly grateful for your passion, energy, dedication, and unwavering love for this cause. Your heart and hard work inspire us every day. Wishing you the happiest birthday and year ahead filled with all the love and joy you deserve!

Love,
Your DAC family ❤️💙

Photos: Nina Wurtzel Photography

Honoring excellence, artistry, and impact at DAC 2026. 💙 This year, we proudly presented the Legacy in Motion Award to R...
06/29/2026

Honoring excellence, artistry, and impact at DAC 2026. 💙 This year, we proudly presented the Legacy in Motion Award to Rajika Puri, James Whiteside, and Lar Lubovitch. Three truly extraordinary artists and advocates whose influence reaches far beyond the stage. And for the first time in DAC history, we created a new award, the Beacon of Hope Award, to celebrate the next generation of change-makers. We presented this to Max Rosefsky who joined the DAC committee at the age of 12, and has been inspiring and providing hope ever since.

Thank you, all for keeping us moving towards a world without cancer. ❤️

DANCE AGAINST CANCER 2026 CAST ❤️On May 18, the stage came alive with extraordinary artistry, generosity, and heart as ...
05/20/2026

DANCE AGAINST CANCER 2026 CAST ❤️

On May 18, the stage came alive with extraordinary artistry, generosity, and heart as we celebrated our 16th anniversary with another epic performance.

Because of this incredible community of artists, audiences, supporters, volunteers, sponsors, and friends, we raised more than $400,000 in support of the .

From all of us at DAC, thank you for standing with us, believing in this mission, and helping us continue this lifesaving and lifechanging work year after year. ❤️💙

TOMORROW! 🎉❤️ Dance Against Cancer - the 16th annual performance to benefit the . Join this remarkable group of artists ...
05/18/2026

TOMORROW! 🎉❤️ Dance Against Cancer - the 16th annual performance to benefit the . Join this remarkable group of artists as they come together to end cancer as we know it, for everyone.

*Limited tickets still available!
Get yours now at www.dacny.org

✨️ ARTIST ANNOUNCEMENT ✨️ Please join us in welcoming host, producer, waacking queen 💃🏽 and founder of to this year's D...
05/16/2026

✨️ ARTIST ANNOUNCEMENT ✨️ Please join us in welcoming host, producer, waacking queen 💃🏽 and founder of to this year's DAC stage, Princess Lockerooo!

Trust us, you do not want to miss this. 💙

Monday, May 18, 7:30pm


All funds raised support the lifesaving work of the

✨️ ARTIST ANNOUNCEMENT 💫 We are thrilled and honored to announce Devon Teuscher of to this year's DAC cast. 💙 Join us f...
05/16/2026

✨️ ARTIST ANNOUNCEMENT 💫 We are thrilled and honored to announce Devon Teuscher of to this year's DAC cast. 💙

Join us for this ONE-NIGHT-ONLY performance on Monday, May 18 at as the global arts community unites to end cancer as we know it, for everyone. All funds raised support the lifesaving work of the .

Secure your tickets now!
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