Name: Motion/Matter: All-Styles Dance Battle 2026
Start: 2026-03-21T17:00:00
Location: World Trade Center

New York City's artistic scene is set to dazzle audiences with a stunning lineup of events hosted by the Perelman Performing Arts Center. From a trilogy of contemporary ballets inspired by the allure of precious gems to a comedic yet profound theatrical exploration of Deaf culture, and culminating in a high-octane all-styles dance battle, these events promise to captivate and inspire. Join us as we delve into the creative expressions and cultural dialogues that these performances bring to life.

A Dazzling Showcase: NYC Celebrates Ballet, Theatre, and Street Dance

Perelman Performing Arts Center

After the wild success of PAC NYC’s sold-out 2024 and 2025 showdowns, the one-and-only Cebo is back, this time co-hosting with the legendary Nubian Nene, for a high-voltage battle that will light up Lower Manhattan! Top-tier dancers from NYC’s street and club scenes will throw down in a fierce face-off demonstrating locking, popping, breaking, and all the moves that define the culture. A panel of all-star judges decides who takes the cash grand prize, but Motion/Matter: All-Styles Dance Battle isn’t just a competition — it’s a showcase for the transformative power of street dance and creating motions that matter.

Motion/Matter: All-Styles Dance Battle 2026

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