HUDSON
VALLEY
RESIDENCY
JULY 13-AUG 2
BalletCollective returns to the Hudson Valley for its twelfth summer residency in Millbrook, NY, July 13–August 2, 2026.
The residency brings together choreographers Troy Schumacher, Noelle Kayser, and Shane Urton — developing their Fall Season commissions — with New York City Ballet dancers Davide Riccardo, Maya Milic, Simeon Neeld, and Keenan Kiefer. Two public works-in-progress performances will take place at Millbrook School, August 1–2. Complimentary movement classes, choreography demonstrations, and community programming will accompany the performances.
MILLBROOK PERFORMANCES
Saturday, August 1, 2026
Doors: 4:30 pm
Start: 5:00 pm
Sunday, August 2, 2026
Doors: 1:30pm
Start: 2:00 pm
HOLBROOK ARTS CENTER
AT MILLBROOK SCHOOL
131 Millbrook School Rd
Millbrook, NY 12545
Tickets: $30 (+fees)
Children/Student Tickets: $10 (+fees)
Seating in the Chelsea Morrison Theater will be general admission on a first-come, first-served basis. (All seats in the intimate theater have an excellent view of the stage!)
Performance duration is approximately 75 minutes with one intermission.
We invite you to join us at Millbrook School's Holbrook Arts Center for the annual tradition of previewing our newest ballets-in-progress in advance of their world premiere in New York City in on November 3-5 at the Cathedral of Saint John the Divine, highlighted by our 15th Anniversary Gala honoring Claire and Chris Mann.
Featuring new ballets choreographed by Troy Schumacher, Noelle Kayser, and Shane Urton.
Performed by a cast including dancers from New York City Ballet to commissioned scores by Phong Tran, Paul Novak, and Julia Kent.
Immerse yourself in artistry, innovation, and the sheer beauty of dance.
FREE COMMUNITY EVENTS
BALLETCOLLECTIVE AT BENNETT PARK
Saturday, July 25, 2026
Movement class: 1:00 pm
Lemonade & artist chat: 2:00 pm
BENNETT PARK
Greek Theatre
7-9 Bennett Common Way, Millbrook, NY
Free, registration recommended
BalletCollective and Millbrook Community Partnership invite art lovers of all ages to participate in a free hands-on introduction to the signature BalletCollective Process—the collaborative method at the heart of how BalletCollective creates new work.
Following a short movement class, participants are invited to move through three stations: movement exploration, music exploration, and a visual art crafting station. Together, the stations reflect the three core elements, choreography, music composition, and contemporary art, that come together in every BalletCollective production.
No prior dance, music, or art experience is required. The afternoon will be especially fun for ages 2-10. Attendees are invited to mingle with their instructors over lemonade and cookies afterwards and ask any questions they may have about a life in the arts. Please note, the event is free but registration is recommended.
BalletCollective at Willow Dance Center: A New Ballet, Made Live
Presented by Willow Dance Center · July 19
On July 19, BalletCollective comes to Willow Dance Center for a live choreography performance. Troy Schumacher builds a brand-new ballet from scratch, on stage, set to music the audience chooses, danced by members of New York City Ballet. Stay afterward for a Q&A with Troy and the dancers.
Earlier the same day, two open sessions for adult dancers — a ballet class and a repertoire workshop — round out a full day of dance.
Afternoon — the main event
Live Choreography Performance. Watch Troy Schumacher make a new ballet in real time, on stage, to music chosen by the audience. Followed by a Q&A with Troy and the dancers.
Morning — dance with us (adults 18+)
Ballet Class, open level. An hour and a half at the barre and in the center. All levels welcome.
BalletCollective Repertoire Workshop. Learn movement from BalletCollective's repertoire alongside the dancers who perform it.
BALLETCOLLECTIVE & WILLOW DANCE
Schedule — July 19
10:00 – 11:30 | Ballet Class, open level (adults 18+)
11:30 – 12:30 | BalletCollective Repertoire Workshop
2:00 – 3:00 | Live Choreography Performance + Q&A
Cunneen-Hackett Arts Theater
12 Vassar Street
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
Free. Registration required.