JUNE DANCE 2026
June 5 and 6, 2026, at 7:30pm
The Cherry Arts
102 Cherry St, Ithaca, NY 14850
Now in its sixth year, June Dance brings together a distinguished group of local and nationally recognized dance artists for an evening-length shared program. June Dance is an annual shared concert series providing Tompkins County audiences with access to high-level professional dance in a full theatrical context.
For June Dance 2026, project director Jim Self has invited local choreographers to present their new or “in-progress” work, featuring the choreographic, performance, and film work of Rik Daniels, Mark Schmidt, Jim Self, and Danielle Russo.
Queer Culture, physical intensity, stories of grief and redemption, disability and triumph, are all rolled into three dynamic live solos, and one stunning screen dance. All performers are award winners and have toured extensively, sharing their unique and distinct movement voices.
June Dance 2026 is made possible in part by funding from The NYS DanceForce / a NYSCA Partner, the Statewide Community Regrant program from the New York State Council on the Arts, with the support of the office of the Governor and NYS Legislature, administered by the Community Arts Partnership of Tompkins County, and Primary Performance Group.