NYICPA Dance Competition 2026 — Grand Final 

On November 15, the Mainstage hosts the Grand Final of the NYICPA Dance Competition 2026. This is already the third competition presented by the New York International Competition for Performing Arts together with the Gulf Coast Steinway Society. 
 
Participant registration opens at 10:00 AM. Competition performances run from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM. The Gala Concert of the best numbers begins at 4:00 PM, followed by the Awards Ceremony at 5:00 PM, where the laureates of the competition will be announced. 
 
The competition brings together young dancers of all genres and styles, including international participants. In one day, audiences will see everything from ballet, folk and contemporary to street dance.