Artistic Director Tiffany Rea-Fisher and Company Dancer Madelyn Canaj will travel to Skopje, North Macedonia for an international residency culminating in a public student performance.
Photo by Jordan Mendelsohn
The Juneteenth March was founded as a march to New York City Hall in 2020 to highlight multiple injustices and reforms at the center of the city's power. The march was initially started by NYC by a series of events from activists James Felton Keith, Tiffany Rea-Fisher, Brandon Murphy, Gabriel Garmon, Harold Waight and many other neighbors in Harlem from June 4th - June 19th. They came together with a larger group of activists weeks earlier and after the murder of George Floyd. It was a beautiful non-violent march from Harlem down 5th Ave to the Upper East Side of Manhattan that grew to thousands of New Yorkers as it moved south, ending just blocks from where the 5K will start in Central Park.
Tiffany and the team decided to evolve the original march into an event celebrating the health and wellness of Black people. So came the event we have today, a 5K Run, Walk (March), Roll in the park!
Get your bibs and volunteer at: www.juneteenthmarch.org.
All proceeds from the Juneteenth March go towards the building fund of the Harlem Center. The center is a 10-year effort started by a coalition of +30 New York centered, community based organizations (CBOs). Harlem Center will increase the capacity to address unmet needs and gaps in service delivery.
Enjoy EMERGE125’s performance of I Want You at the 2026 Jamaica Dance Festival! Held annually in Rufus King Park, this dance festival is free and open to the public. The timing of this performance is to be annouced.
A deeply personal solo I Want You first captivated audiences as a work-in-progress in our 2024 season. This piece is an homage to vulnerability, strength, and the power of loving something—even if it does not love you back. It is about standing in that truth, harnessing it, and transforming it into a source of power and self-determination.
Photo by Tony Turner
July 20 - 31, 2026
Location: New York City (exact location TBD)
Time: 10AM - 4PM (daily)
EMERGE125’s Summer Workshop offers Intermediate and Advanced level dancers access to one-on-one and group instruction from the company’s Teaching Artists and Directors.
TUITION:
Full Workshop Fee (2 Weeks): $1,100
(1 Week): $575
EARLY BIRD PRICES (end May 30, 2026):
Full Workshop Fee (2 Weeks): $1,075
(1 Week): $550
- Single Class Fee: $15/class (limited slots available)
For more information, please email Director of Education, Kat Files at education@emerge125.org
The New York Youth Symphony presents the final concert of its NYYS Chamber Music Festival, celebrating the culmination of a year of the Chamber Music program. The performance features the world premiere of Migrate by Jackson A. Waters, presented in collaboration with the dance artists of EMERGE125, with choreography by Tiffany Rea-Fisher, and the NYYS chamber musicians from Lumine.
Tickets start at $46
EMERGE125, a Black, female-led dance company based in Harlem, presents its 2026 NYC Season, celebrating 10 years of Artistic Director Tiffany Rea-Fisher’s leadership. This season features three dynamic new works choreographed by Rea-Fisher, exploring themes of progressive social change through powerful, physically charged movement.
Performance Dates
Thursday, April 30 at 7:30 PM – Opening Night (Full Program)
Friday, May 1 at 6:30 PM – Gala Performance (Shortened Dance Program, live music, and Awards Ceremony)
Saturday, May 2 at 4:00 PM – Family Matinee (Full Program)
Please note:
Thursday, April 30 and Saturday, May 2 feature the full performance program.
Friday, May 1 Gala Performance features a excerpted performance that includes live music by the New York Youth Symphony and an Awards Ceremony. For more information about the full Gala experience and dinner tickets, click here.
Renaissance Gala 2026: Legacies in Motion
Friday, May 1
El Museo del Barrio | Museum of the City of New York
GALA TICKETS HERE
PERFORMANCE: 6:30-8PM
COCKTAIL HOUR: 8-8:45PM
DINNER & LIVE AUCTION: 8:45-9:45PM
DESSERT, DANCING: 9:45-11PM
Celebrate 10 years of Tiffany Rea-Fisher’s visionary leadership with an unforgettable evening of dance, music, and community at EMERGE125’s Renaissance Gala. The night begins at 6:30pm with an exclusive gala performance by EMERGE125 at El Museo del Barrio. Honor Harlem artistic legends at our award ceremony, followed by dinner and dancing at the Museum of the City of New York.
Make your evening truly extraordinary by purchasing a table or VIP ticket. Your Sponsorship will contribute to our 2026 NYC Season and Renaissance Gala.
For more information on all Sponsorship, Table, and Ticket benefits, please visit our ticket link below:
Questions? Please contact Executive Director Juliane Slater at juliane@emerge125.org
JOIN IN ON OUR SILENT AUCTION
Place a Bid and Support the Next Chapter of EMERGE125
Our 2026 Renaissance Silent Auction is now open! Anyone can participate and the Silent Auction will close at 10:30 PM on Friday, May 1. Help us support the next decade of dance! The above features Joan Chiverton sketching during an EMERGE125 Rehearsal, with select sketches available for online bidding. If you're joining us at the 2026 Renaissance Gala, our travel packages will be auctioned off LIVE by our incredible emcee and auctioneer TiWanna "TK" Kenney.
EMERGE125 Renaissance Gala Committee:
Juliane Slater & Audrey Webb (Co-Chairs)
Troy Anthony, Carolynn Dilworth, Marissa Fayer, Amanda Franklin
Daniela Funicello, Omar Ingram, Jo Lampert, George Marfo, Vanessa Wilcox
EMERGE125, a Black, female-led dance company based in Harlem, presents its 2026 NYC Season, celebrating 10 years of Artistic Director Tiffany Rea-Fisher’s leadership. This season features three dynamic new works choreographed by Rea-Fisher, exploring themes of progressive social change through powerful, physically charged movement.
Performance Dates
Thursday, April 30 at 7:30 PM – Opening Night (Full Program)
Friday, May 1 at 6:30 PM – Gala Performance (Shortened Dance Program, live music, and Awards Ceremony)
Saturday, May 2 at 4:00 PM – Family Matinee (Full Program)
Please note:
The May 1 performance functions as part of EMERGE125’s Renaissance Gala. Tickets purchased on Eventbrite will be Performance Only tickets for the 6:30-7:30pm performance. The Gala performance features a shortened program that includes live music by the New York Youth Symphony and an Awards Ceremony. For more information about the full Gala experience and dinner tickets, please visit the Renaissance Gala website or see our Sponsorship Packet.
Thursday, April 30 and Saturday, May 2 feature the full performance program.
Renaissance Gala 2026: Legacies in Motion
Friday, May 1
El Museo del Barrio | Museum of the City of New York
GALA TICKETS HERE
VISIONARY SPONSORS
The Josef & Anni Albers Foundation, Alix & Rudolf Laager, Harlem Community Development Corporation (HCDC)
RENAISSANCE SPONSORS
The International Association of Blacks in Dance, Robert & Carolynn Dilworth Richard Kirschner & Debbie Glick, Paul Ukena, Vanessa Wilcox
VIP
Terri Prettyman Bowles, David Bronston, Marissa Fayer, Richard & Elaine Heuberger, Darlene Jody & Michael Lampert, Pamela Wheeler
EMERGE125, a Black, female-led dance company based in Harlem, presents its 2026 NYC Season, celebrating 10 years of Artistic Director Tiffany Rea-Fisher’s leadership. This season features three dynamic new works choreographed by Rea-Fisher, exploring themes of progressive social change through powerful, physically charged movement.
Performance Dates
Thursday, April 30 at 7:30 PM – Opening Night (Full Program)
Friday, May 1 at 6:30 PM – Gala Performance (Shortened Dance Program, live music, and Awards Ceremony)
Saturday, May 2 at 4:00 PM – Family Matinee (Full Program)
Please note:
Thursday, April 30 and Saturday, May 2 feature the full performance program.
Friday, May 1 Gala Performance features a excerpted performance that includes live music by the New York Youth Symphony and an Awards Ceremony. For more information about the full Gala experience and dinner tickets, click here.
Renaissance Gala 2026: Legacies in Motion
Friday, May 1
El Museo del Barrio | Museum of the City of New York
GALA TICKETS HERE
Join us at 2:00 PM for an inspiring afternoon celebrating the transformative power of arts education in action. The Spring Education Performance is a thoughtfully curated showcase highlighting EMERGE125’s current education partnerships and the extraordinary young artists we serve.
This intimate gathering offers guests the opportunity to experience student work firsthand—witnessing the creativity, discipline, and confidence cultivated through our programs. In addition to dynamic student showcases, the afternoon will feature a special excerpt of repertoire performed by the EMERGE125 Dance Company, offering a vibrant glimpse into the professional artistry that anchors our educational mission.
Following the performance, guests are invited to stay for a brief Q&A conversation with EMERGE125 Artistic Director, Tiffany Rea-Fisher, and Director of Education, Kat Files. Together, they will speak with students from our partner organizations about their experiences, growth, and the impact of arts education in their lives.
Designed for valued education partners, community leaders, and prospective supporters, this event offers an up-close look at how your investment fuels meaningful artistic experiences and expands access to high-quality arts education.
We look forward to sharing an afternoon of artistry, dialogue, and impact with you.
The International Association of Blacks in Dance (IABD) brings its on the 1 | a dance class series to Atlanta, GA to provide a convening of artists to learn and share together during this intense weekend of dance classes, February 5 - 7, 2026.
EMERGE125 Director of Education Kat Files will be teaching Horton!
Saturday, February 7, 2026
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
The Atlanta Dance Academy (TADA), Studio 1
Intermediate Horton
The International Association of Blacks in Dance (IABD) brings its on the 1 | a dance class series to Atlanta, GA to provide a convening of artists to learn and share together during this intense weekend of dance classes, February 5 - 7, 2026.
EMERGE125 Artistic Director Tiffany Rea-Fisher will be teaching Contemporary on February 5!
Thursday, February 5, 2026
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Moving In The Spirit (MITS), Sunshine
Advanced Contemporary
EMERGE125’s APAP Showcases take place on Friday, January 9, 2026.
Contact juliane@emerge125.org with any questions regarding showcase reservations. EMERGE125 is a guest of the Dance Managers Collective (DMC).
Time: 2:30 PM
Location: City Center Studios, Studio 5
(located at 130 W. 56th Street, 5th floor)
Time: 9:15 PM
Location: Ailey Citigroup Theater
(located at 405 W. 55th Street)
APAP Pentacle Tour Ready Lab 2025, Poly String Theory, Ailey Citigroup Theater
Mark your calendars for an evening of artistry and creative fellowship with Artistic Director Tiffany Rea-Fisher and the company dancers.
Saturday, November 8, 2025
at National Dance Institute (217 West 147th Street, Harlem).
5:30PM Reception
6PM Showing
This year’s event carries special significance: E125’s 2025–26 Season marks 10 years of Tiffany Rea-Fisher’s leadership as Artistic Director. For a decade, Tiffany has rooted the company in Harlem while expanding our impact across New York City and beyond. With an eye toward the future, Tiffany leads with care and clarity, and choreographs with precision, presence, and fire.
Fall for E125 will feature a sneak-peek preview of a new work by Tiffany Rea-Fisher. As our annual fundraiser, this event is both a celebration of our artistry and an opportunity to support EMERGE125 as we kick-off the 2025-26 Season!
Stay after to enjoy a post show reception with our company and community! Light refreshments will be served.
Tickets:
General Admission: $45
VIP Ticket: $75 (includes benefits)
VIP Partners: $140 (includes 2 tickets + benefits)
Sponsorship: $500 (includes 5 tickets + benefits)
Your ticket directly supports EMERGE125's mission and our commitment to Dance Holistic Care. Get your tickets now!
For more information about our Sponsorship, see our packet for details.
Photo by Elias Williams, The New York Times 2025
Pericles: A Public Works Concert Experience
EMERGE125 Artistic Director Tiffany Rea-Fisher returns to The Public Theater's Public Works series to choreograph Shakespeare's “Pericles.” EMERGE125 will also have a cameo appearance in this year’s production!
Click below for more information and to receive details on how you can attend the performances!
August 29 - September 02, 2025 at 8PM
Venue The Cathedral of St. John the Divine (1047 Amsterdam Ave)
By William Shakespeare
Music and Lyrics by Troy Anthony
Choreography by Tiffany Rea-Fisher
Directed by Carl Cofield
This season’s Public Works production is a powerful concert experience of PERICLES, the Bard’s epic about losing and re-discovering faith. Reconceived by playwright and songwriter Troy Anthony, this magnificent new production performed by Public Works community members from all over New York City, is a celebration of life, love, and transformation. Inspired by Gospel music and the rousing power of the Black church, this new concert adaptation will be performed in the Cathedral of St. John the Divine. Associate Artistic Director of the Classical Theatre of Harlem Carl Cofield directs.
Tickets are free and seating is on a first-come, first-served basis! Click below for more details.
EMERGE125 COMPANY AUDITION! We are thrilled to be hosting an audition seeking passionate dancers for our 2025-26 Season!
OUR AUDITION SUBMISSION DEADLINE HAS PASSED. The audition is invite only and we are no longer accepting materials at this time. Thank you to everyone who submitted!
And while the application deadline has passed, we don’t want that to stop you from engaging with us! If you found out a bit too late, we invite you to come take Tiffany Rea-Fisher's class on Saturday, August 9th at Steps on Broadway.
This is a wonderful opportunity to immerse yourself in Tiffany's athletic, energetic, and rhythmic movement style, and connect with the energy of EMERGE125. We hope you'll join us!
We’re celebrating The Classical Theatre of Harlem’s free, month-long run of MEMNON, choreographed by EMERGE125 Artistic Director Tiffany Rea-Fisher and featuring the E125 company dancers. Join us for two special Happy Hours at Settepani, just one block from the stage at Marcus Garvey Park.
Wednesday, July 23
5:30–7:30pm
Settepani | 196 Malcolm X Blvd
Come grab a drink, connect with the EMERGE125 community, and celebrate our monumental 10th collaboration with The Classical Theatre of Harlem! Settepani is generously donating 20% of bar sales to EMERGE125 during the event.
Stick around after Happy Hour for a free performance of MEMNON at 8:30pm in Marcus Garvey Park! We’ll all go over to the theater together!
Good drinks, good people, a great show…what better way to spend a summer night in NYC?! Let us know if you can make it!
Please RSVP in advance using the form above so we can provide an accurate headcount. We hope to see you there!
For more information on MEMNON visit: https://www.cthnyc.org/memnon/
Email admin@emerge125.org if you have any questions!
We’re celebrating The Classical Theatre of Harlem’s free, month-long run of MEMNON, choreographed by EMERGE125 Artistic Director Tiffany Rea-Fisher and featuring the E125 company dancers. Join us for two special Happy Hours at Settepani, just one block from the stage at Marcus Garvey Park.
Wednesday, July 16
5:30–7:30pm
Settepani | 196 Lenox Ave
Come grab a drink, connect with the EMERGE125 community, and celebrate our monumental 10th collaboration with The Classical Theatre of Harlem! Settepani is generously donating 20% of bar sales to EMERGE125 during the event.
Stick around after Happy Hour for a free performance of MEMNON at 8:30pm in Marcus Garvey Park! We’ll all go over to the theater together!
Good drinks, good people, a great show…what better way to spend a summer night in NYC?! Let us know if you can make it!
Please RSVP in advance using the form above so we can provide an accurate headcount. We hope to see you there!
For more information on MEMNON visit: https://www.cthnyc.org/memnon/
Email admin@emerge125.org if you have any questions!
The suggested age range for the Workshop is 14-23, however, dancers over the age of 23 are also welcome to participate, especially in the single class offerings (see below).
$15/class. 1 hour and 20 minutes.
Class Options:
Monday: Contemporary/Modern (with Tiffany Rea-Fisher)
Tuesday: Contemporary/Modern & Jazz
Wednesday: Ballet & Afro-Caribbean
Thursday: Contemporary/Modern, Jazz, & Afro-Caribbean
Our teaching artists will instruct participants in styles including ballet, modern, Afro-Caribbean, and jazz. Beyond expanding your skills and repertoire, our team will aim to give you actionable direction about navigating the day-to-day realities of being a practicing artist, suggest ways to capitalize on your strengths, and provide the foundation necessary to cultivate your artistic voice. You'll have the chance to speak directly with E125 Artistic Director Tiffany Rea-Fisher, get networking and career-building advice from E125 Executive Director Juliane Slater, confer with a Board Certified Physical Therapist and licensed Nutritionist to learn how to better develop your body, and perform internationally presented E125 repertoire at a culminating studio showing where you're the star!
With an eye toward embracing everyone from an advanced high school student to a regularly auditioning college level dancer, this summer workshop presents a unique opportunity to learn from talented instructors, engage with elite industry figures, and connect with your fellow artists. Don't miss out on this incredible experience to build your skills, ignite your passion for dance, and find a community. Mark your calendars and expect to EMERGE as a stronger artist!
July 5-27, 2025
Tuesdays-Sundays
FREE at Marcus Garvey Park, Harlem
EMERGE125 is back with Classical Theatre of Harlem, bringing MEMNON to the stage. With choreography by Tiffany Rea-Fisher. We hope you’ll join us this summer!
More information to come!
EMERGE125 is proud to be a part of the Annual Juneteenth March founded as a march to New York City Hall in 2020 to highlight multiple injustices and reforms at the center of the city's power. The event was initially started by James Felton Keith and Tiffany Rea-Fisher, two neighbors in Harlem that came together with a larger group of activists weeks earlier and after the murder of George Floyd. It was a beautiful non-violent march from Harlem down 5th Ave to the Upper East Side of Manhattan that grew to thousands of New Yorkers as it moved south.
All proceeds from the Juneteenth March go towards the building fund of the Harlem Center. The center is a 10-year effort started by a coalition of +30 New York centered, community based organizations (CBOs). Harlem Center will increase the capacity to address unmet needs and gaps in service delivery.
Address: 5th Ave & East 69th Street, New York, NY, 10128
- Start Line
- Terrace Dr right by the Naumburg Bandshell and across from the Bethesda Fountain. (enter from East 72nd)
- March North (on East Drive)
- Around the Harlem Loop
- March South (on West Drive)
- Finish Line
EMERGE125 returns to Bryant Park this summer as part of the Contemporary Dance Series. Curated by Tiffany Rea-Fisher, Contemporary Dance performances will take place on June 5th, 6th, and 13th.
E125 will be performing alongside Limón Dance Company and KAŌS Dance Collective on June 5th! From 7:00-9:00PM.
Photo by Tony Turner
Thursday, May 29th at 7:30PM
Friday, May 30th at 7:30PM
Saturday, May 31st at 4:00PM
The EMERGE125 company dancers push the limits of physicality, with works like Pre-Show Jitters (a raw exploration of the emotional intensity before stepping on stage), 1:3:4:1 (a mesmerizing journey through the physicality of visual artists), and For Joy (a reimagined piece about resilience and joy in a challenging world). You'll also experience the deeply personal solo I Want You, a stunning full-company premiere To The Root, and the breathtaking, emotionally-charged finale Heart of Glass.
19th Annual Dance Parade and Festival
Saturday, May 17th, 12:00-7:00PM
Join EMERGE125 for the Dance Parade from 12:00-4:00PM, come visit our booth, and watch an E125 performance at Dance Fest.
The DanceFest performances will take place from 3:00-7:00PM at Tompkins Square Park. E125 is set to perform around 4:00PM! We hope to see you there!
The parade will begin at 6th Ave and 17th St. For more info visit danceparade.org
ANOTHER CHANCE TO DANCE!
E125 Artistic Director will be teaching a Steps on Broadway Spotlight Class!!
Sunday, May 11th, 5:00-7:00PM
Spend Mother's Day surrounded by joy and movement—join us at the studio!
Video by Holly Nicole Roberts
Ecological City Celebration
Saturday, May 10th, 4:30PM
EAST RIVER PARK WATERFRONT SITE 4
8th Street on Promenade
EMERGE125 is excited to be collaborating with Eve O'Donnell for a site-specific performance this Saturday at East River Park 8th St. Eve will be presenting "Blue Reservoir" and "Plastic Island" two interconnected vocal pieces with movement by E125 Artistic Director, Tiffany Rea-Fisher. Learn more here.
Our Masterclass Series SPRING WORKSHOP features a 4 hour movement class, repertoire session, and an exclusive Q&A with Artistic Director Tiffany Rea-Fisher! E125’s Masterclass Series is your chance to be seen and considered for our 2025-26 Company Season—don’t miss out!
Choose to attend:
Movement Class only
Repertoire + Q&A only
Or go all in with the full experience!
EMERGE125 will be teaching dance classes at Stars of Tomorrow Project during the Spring semester. The students will be learning choreography as well as participating in Modern technique classes.
EMERGE125's educational initiatives aim to educate and empower all students to reach their unique potential as artists and productive members of society. Arts education opens the door for exploration and new opportunities. By offering diverse dance education programs, we can provide a unique and creative way to better serve our communities. This season, E125 continues our partnership with The Stars of Tomorrow Project. As we continue to give back to the community, the goal of our education programs is to establish a steady network of dance students to consistently increase participation in E125 Education programs, Company Seasons, and other events. E125 could not be prouder of our company teaching artists for their commitment to dance education, our students, and the communities that we serve. We’re excited to see our progress and success as we reimagine existing programs and roll out a new agenda.
The Stars of Tomorrow Project, Inc. is a FREE youth development organization, that gives the youth of New York City the opportunity to discover the world, and the tools to navigate it. Using the art of acting to help students develop while mentoring and nurturing them in safe spaces. We provide young people with places to express themselves while developing into productive world citizens and tomorrow’s leaders.
The Stars of Tomorrow Project is a year around program, with a fall, spring, and summer semesters. Young people ages 14-25 have access to free programming in acting, voice, dance, and movement. Teens work with professional artists in the heart of the theater district in midtown Manhattan, see performances from the performing arts conservatories at SUNY, and Purchase College, and visit cultural institutions throughout the city.
EMERGE125 is currently in residency with Trinity School teaching dance classes to the 3rd Grade students. The residency will culminate in a showcase on March 14th.
Past events at Trinity School included a Harlem Renaissance education outreach event coordinated by E125’s Director of Education, Kat Files. E125 recognizes that in our multicultural state, especially the diverse atmosphere of NYC and its 5 boroughs, arts education serves as a bridge across cultural and language differences and builds connections within and between communities. Executive Artistic Director, Tiffany Rea-Fisher, alongside Company Dancers presented choreography from “Rights of Renaissance,” a work created by Tiffany Rea-Fisher and E125 that pays homage to the Harlem Renaissance. There were 64 students in attendance. Dance education helps students broaden their perspectives and understand their world and the diverse cultural influences that surround them. We hope to continue building a partnership with Trinity School!
Scroll down the list of classes to register for Tiffany’s class or CLICK HERE to be sent to MindBody’s in-person registration. Class options are virtual or in-person.
On Thursday, February 13th, EMERGE125 had the incredible opportunity to visit The STEAM Bridge School in the Bronx for a special Black History Month Lecture/Demonstration! We spent the afternoon sharing company repertory, modern dance history, our favorite dance moves, rhythm exercises, and personal reflections on what Black History Month means to us.
The students even treated us to a powerful choral performance of “Lift Every Voice and Sing” and more. It was an absolute joy to connect, dance, and celebrate with The STEAM Bridge School!
EMERGE125 will be teaching dance classes at Repertory Company High School for Theatre Arts during the Spring semester. The Sophomore students will be learning choreography as well as participating in Ballet Residency with technique classes each week.
EMERGE125's educational initiatives aim to educate and empower all students to reach their unique potential as artists and productive members of society. Arts education opens the door for exploration and new opportunities. By offering diverse dance education programs, we can provide a unique and creative way to better serve our communities. This season, E125 continues our partnership with The Stars of Tomorrow Project. As we continue to give back to the community, the goal of our education programs is to establish a steady network of dance students to consistently increase participation in E125 Education programs, Company Seasons, and other events. E125 could not be prouder of our company teaching artists for their commitment to dance education, our students, and the communities that we serve. We’re excited to see our progress and success as we reimagine existing programs and roll out a new agenda.
