The 31st edition of Fire Island Dance Festival celebrated the community and legacy of Fire Island Pines with captivating performances, bold new works and extraordinary artistry, bringing audiences together for an unforgettable exhibition of dance and philanthropy.
This year’s moving edition of Fire Island Pines’ longest-running charitable and cultural event raised a record-breaking $826,018 for Dancers Responding to AIDS, a program of Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS.
The festival, held July 18 & 19, 2026, supports performing artists as well as people across the country living with HIV/AIDS and other debilitating illnesses, ensuring they have access to lifesaving medications, nutritious meals, counseling services and emergency assistance. The professional dance community receives support through Broadway Cares’ annual support of the Entertainment Community Fund’s vital safety net of services.
The lineup this year included the Fire Island Dance Festival debut of globally renowned choreographer Alexei Ratm
