Community Engagement
Programs & Events
There are many ways to connect with New York City Center. Check out our signature programs developed in partnership with community.
Your Community Day
Sat Jun 7, 2025
Your Community Day is back! MAKE memories with family and friends on the dance floor with National Dance Institute. MOVE through the Caribbean with dance lessons from Ballet Hispánico. CREATE art projects and music with friends and family throughout the day.
Street Dance Ambassadors
A free six-week program for dancers ages 18–26 to hone your skills with some of the biggest talents in street dance.
Preludes!
Summer Teen Theater Intensive
Are you interested in pursuing a career in musical theater? Start your training this summer at New York City Center.
Community Auditions Jun 9 – 13
New York City Center Community Engagement programs empower communities and young people through the arts and provide access to great performances. Our community partnerships are developed collaboratively, ensuring programming is responsive and relevant to each community’s interests. To enhance participant experience, we welcome community members to attend connected City Center productions at our beautiful theater in Midtown Manhattan.
Interested in becoming a partner? Email Education@NYCityCenter.org to start a conversation.
Examples of Community Partnerships
- The Creative Careers Residency with Queens Community House introduced creative and design careers in theater inspired by Encores! Jelly’s Last Jam.
- The Artivism Lab pilot program at The Door worked with young artists to discover their personal agency and creativity as a tool for change.
- A series of artistic career panels were held for teens at Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library, introducing careers including arts administration, teaching artistry, and choreography.
- Actors from CO/LAB (Creative Opportunities without Limits And Boundaries) participated in a pre-show workshop and a pre-show talk with teaching artists and cast members during Encores! Once Upon a Mattress.
- The Flamenco workshop series led by City Center teaching artists at DOROT Senior Center guided participants through the fundamentals of Flamenco dance during the run of the Flamenco Festival at City Center
- A series of musical theater and dance residencies were offered at various locations with the New York Parks & Recreation Centers.