Steve Sucato

Whose careers will skyrocket in 2026? Dance Magazine’s editors and contributors, including myself, from across the dance world, have a few predictions—namely, the artists on our annual “25 to Watch” list. These dancers, choreographers, directors, and companies are already doing exceptional work, but we’re betting on them to break through in a major way in the year to come.

Click here to check out my three dancer profiles included in the 2026 list:

BalletMet’s Sumi Ichikawa

Tulsa Ballet’s Shi Jean Kim 

Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre’s David O’Matz