Fini Dance New York, in collaboration with Mare Nostrum Elements,
proudly presents the 16th Edition of the Fini Dance Festival – International Dance Award

Calabria • New York

Hosted by Ornella Fado (Brindiamo!),
this special evening will feature:

Dance companies from Italy and New York
Presentation of the 2026 Fini International Dance Awards, honoring outstanding dancers, choreographers, directors, and professionals in the field. This Year Awardees: Lifetime Achievement Award to Michael Mao director of Michael Mao Dance. Extraordinary dancer Award to Lesley Andrea Williams Martha Graham Principal Dancer. Best dancer Award to Itzkan Dzul Barbosa Ballet X. Risin Star Award to Giuliano Ruocco Utha Metropolitan Ballet.

Support the Future of Dance

Help us raise funds to continue celebrating excellence in dance and to support the next generation of artists and creators.

Festival Date:
August 30, 2026 | 8:00 PM
Alvin Ailey Citigroup Theater
405 West 54th Street, New York City

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Be Featured in Our Official Program

Contribution Levels:

Dance Advocate — $0–$250
Dance Producer — $251–$550
Dance Impresario — $551–$1500
Dance Maestro / Maestra — $1501–$2,500
Dance Visionary — $2,501–$5,000
Dance Philanthropist — $5,001–$10,000
Dance God / Goddess — $10,001 and above

Your support helps build a bridge between Italy and New York, honoring legacy while shaping the future of dance.

FINI DANCE FESTIVAL 2026

International Dance Award