1 Stage, 1 City, 1 Week: Chanel Unites 5 NYC Dance Companies for the BAAND Together Festival

      Experiencing summer in Europe is undoubtedly stylish, yet nothing rivals New York City during the warmer months. The vibrant energy is unparalleled—there’s always an activity to engage in, a new place to discover, and fresh reasons to adore the city. Whether you reside in or are visiting NYC, one event you should definitely mark on your calendar is the BAAND Together Dance Festival. This festival unites five of the city’s top dance companies: Ballet Hispánico, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, American Ballet Theatre, New York City Ballet, and Dance Theatre of Harlem. Together, these companies will present a range of performances showcasing different dance styles from July 28 to August 1 at the David H. Koch Theater, part of Lincoln Center's Summer for the City series. And it’s all made possible by the one and only Chanel.

      While it may seem unexpected for Chanel to be connected to dance, the brand actually has a longstanding relationship with the art. One of Gabrielle Chanel’s main inspirations was the fluidity of movement—a concept she incorporated into all her designs, including her collaborations with iconic choreographers during her lifetime. This makes Chanel’s involvement with the BAAND Together Dance Festival, which began in 2021, particularly significant. It underscores the brand’s enduring ties to and support of the dance community, a legacy that has persisted for over a century. So, be sure to secure a ticket, don a chic ballet-inspired outfit, and enjoy an evening immersed in the beauty of dance.