Garth Fagan Dance

Garth Fagan Dance extends its deepest gratitude to Senator Jeremy Cooney for championing a transformative $4 million restricted capital investment in our future through the FY27 New York State Budget. We are also profoundly thankful to the entire state delegation for their support and belief in our mission.

This historic funding will support the development of a new permanent home for Garth Fagan Dance, helping to ensure that our organization remains a vibrant center for artistic excellence, education, and community engagement for generations to come.

More details about this exciting project will be shared in the months ahead.

Congratulations to Anaheysha Baptiste, SUNY Brockport BFA Dance Class of 2026, on being named the second-ever recipient of the Garth Fagan Legacy Award!

Established by SUNY Brockport, this $10,000 award recognizes graduating students who embody the spirit and legacy of Garth Fagan. As a dual major in Dance and Public Health, Anaheysha plans to use movement as a tool for healing, cultural preservation, and community connection.

Read her inspiring story and reflections on receiving the award at the link on our website.

📸 Paula Hamada Summit

Dear Friends of Garth Fagan Dance,

Thank you for joining us at our 55th Anniversary Gala on May 1, 2026, at the Memorial Art Gallery. It was a joyful and inspiring evening celebrating 55 years of groundbreaking artistry, community, and creative excellence.

The evening featured an intimate live performance by Garth Fagan Dance and the Garth Fagan Dance Student Ensemble, a beautiful three-course dinner prepared by Chef Jeremy Nucelli of Velvet Belly, and moving remarks from Deputy Mayor Michael Burns on behalf of Mayor Malik D. Evans, Assemblymember Harry Bronson, Dr. Rohma Khan, Director of Communications on behalf of Samra Brouk’s office, and Monroe County Executive Adam Bello.

We were especially honored when Deputy Mayor Michael Burns officially presented a proclamation from Mayor Malik D. Evans declaring May 1, 2026 as "Garth Fagan Dance Day" in the City of Rochester.

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our sponsors and supporters, including Rochester Area Community Foundation, WXXI, SUNY Brockport, ROC City Singers, Wendy at Work, Jocelyn Goldberg-Schaible and Dr. Jim Woods, Laura Fulton and Martin Zemel, Deborah Mulford and David Szulgit, Judith Ranaletta and Hon. John Ninfo II, Deborah Ronnen, and Garth Fagan whose generosity helped make this celebration possible.

Photography by Nicolina Scibona () (Link in bio)

Thank you for being part of this milestone celebration and for supporting the future of Garth Fagan Dance.

Opening Night is here. ✨

Join us this evening at Nazareth University Art Center's Callahan Theater as Garth Fagan Dance begins a special weekend of performance celebrating 55 years of movement, music, and storytelling.

Now through Sunday—be part of it. Ticket link in bio.

We open tomorrow! 🎉

Join us as Garth Fagan Dance takes the stage at Nazareth University for a powerful weekend of performance, celebrating 55 years of groundbreaking artistry that continues to move audiences here in Rochester and beyond.

This milestone season reflects not only our history, but the vibrant future of our work—rooted in community, collaboration, and innovation.

Thank you to Gio Battaglia and RochesterFirst for the wonderful feature and conversation highlighting this moment:
🔗 https://www.rochesterfirst.com/arts/55-years-later-garth-fagan-dance-still-moves-audiences-live-this-may/

🎥 Watch the full interview: https://youtu.be/vflbewnXBqY

Performances run tomorrow evening through Sunday—don’t miss it.

55 years later, Garth Fagan Dance still moves audiences: Live this May ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — A milestone moment for Garth Fagan Dance is bringing the company back to a familiar stage, and celebrating more than five decades of artistic impact. The internationally ac…