2026 BLOOM: Emerging Artist Festival
April 3-4, 2026 at Teatro Latea
Presented by Forza Dance, BLOOM is a dynamic two-day event that offers emerging choreographers the opportunity to showcase their work in a supportive environment. Taking place on April 3-4 at Teatro Latea, this festival features two performances highlighting 25 choreographers and their live movement works (Friday, April 3 at 7:00pm and Saturday, April 4 at 7:00pm).
In addition to the performances, BLOOM offers a variety of events—including Community Connect sessions and movement workshops—that are open to all. These events create a space for fostering meaningful dialogue around the creative process, encouraging collaboration and the exchange of ideas on how we create and share dance. 🌱✨
2026 BLOOM Choreographers
Thank you to all of the incredible creators who submitted an application for this year’s festival—it is an honor to witness what you are creating.
Congratulations to our 25 BLOOM Choreographers!
Saturday, April 4
Caroline Voultepsis
Garet Wierdsma
Julia Lawton
Lil Aronoff
Lily Santana & Jazlyn Tan
Madaline Maravillas & Bayley Banks
Megan McHugh
Paige Finley
Sofía Forero & Nicolas Fiery
TJ Warren
Tori Vincent
Friday, April 3
Caroline Clarke & Jacque Forman
Chey Casner
Claudio Caverni
Dahyun Kim
Gable Couch
Hailey Cindric
Holly Borrelli
Jamod Parham
Natalie Aronno
Sabina Fritz
FESTIVAL SCHEDULE
April 3-4 at Teatro Latea
Friday, April 3
10:00–11:30am — Movement Workshop with Nicolas Fiery
11:30am–1:00pm — Movement Workshop with TJ Warren
1:00–2:00pm — Community Connect
7:00pm — SHOW ONE
Saturday, April 4
10:00–11:30am — Movement Workshop with Dahyun Kim
11:30am–1:00pm — Movement Workshop with Sabina Fritz
1:00–2:00pm — Community Connect
7:00pm — SHOW TWO
Classes: $15
Community Connect: FREE
FESTIVAL FAQ’S
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Teatro Latea
107 Suffolk St, New York, NY 10002
We’re beyond thrilled to return to Teatro Latea—the home of our very first production of Shindig. From the intimate, rounded stage to its 99-seat house (and one of our favorite theater bars), this space is designed for connection, community, and shared experience. Won't you join us there!?
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All BLOOM events are open to all! The performance is curated based on an application process but we welcome everyone for our Movement Workshops, Community Connect sessions, and especially for our shows to support these choreographers!
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Community Connect provides an opportunity to network while discussing industry issues, sharing solutions and struggles, and exploring how we can support and help each other grow. Topics differ for each day. Grab a coffee/snack and join us!
Celebrating three years of BLOOM
Forza Dance’s BLOOM: Emerging Artist Festival is made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.