2026-2027 Tour Dates (Including the 5-City Steps Faculty) Announced HERE!

Gala Performances

2026 PHOENIX GALA INFO

Junior Gala: JULY 1, 2026
Purchase your Junior Gala ticket HERE!

  • Elegant Semi-Formal Atmosphere
  • Showstopping Production Numbers featuring Mini & Junior Regional Outstanding Dancers
  • Finalists performing for National Critics' Choice and National Outstanding Dancer Awards** - Mini & Junior
  • Grand Prizes and Cash Scholarships
  • National NYCDA Mini & Junior Critics' Choice Awards presented
  • National NYCDA Mini & Junior Outstanding Dancer* Scholarships presented
  • Surprises and Special Guests!


Closing Night Gala: JULY 2, 2026
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  • Elegant Semi-Formal Atmosphere
  • Showstopping Production Numbers featuring Teen & Senior Regional Outstanding Dancers
  • Finalists performing for National Critics' Choice and National Outstanding Dancer** Awards -Teen & Senior
  • Grand Prizes and Cash Scholarships
  • National NYCDA Teen & Senior Critics' Choice Awards presented
  • National NYCDA Teen & Senior Outstanding Dancer Scholarships presented
  • Real world Scholarships presented
  • Surprises and Special Guests!


2026 PONTE VEDRA GALA INFO

Junior Gala: JULY 14, 2026
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  • Elegant Semi-Formal Atmosphere
  • Showstopping Production Numbers featuring Mini, Junior, Teen, and Senior Regional Outstanding Dancers
  • Finalists performing for National Critics' Choice and National Outstanding Dancer** Awards - Mini & Junior
  • Grand Prizes and Cash Scholarships
  • National NYCDA Mini & Junior Critics' Choice Awards presented
  • National NYCDA Mini & Junior Outstanding Dancer Scholarships presented
  • Surprises and Special Guests!


Closing Night Gala: JULY 15, 2026
Purchase your Closing Gala ticket HERE!

  • Elegant Semi-Formal Atmosphere
  • Showstopping Production Numbers featuring Teen & Senior Regional Outstanding Dancers
  • Finalists performing for National Critics' Choice and National Outstanding Dancer** Awards -Teen & Senior
  • Grand Prizes and Cash Scholarships
  • National NYCDA Teen & Senior Critics' Choice Awards presented
  • National NYCDA Teen & Senior Outstanding Dancer Scholarships presented
  • Real world Scholarships presented
  • Surprises and Special Guests!

** OD Dancers must present either their OD JACKET or BADGE in order to enter the gala they are participating in. OD Dancers interested in attending the other Gala must purchase a ticket. Example: TN/SR dancer interested in attending the JR Gala will need to purchase a ticket.