Support the 10th NYC Aerial Dance Festival – Donate Today!

Fly-by-Night Dance Theater, Inc. is producing their 10th breathtaking, expressive NYC Aerial Dance Festival this June—a one-of-a-kind event showcasing artists from across the country and the NYC area.

Unlike typical aerial shows in small studios, this festival takes place in a fully equipped professional venue, giving performers the space, rigging, and lighting their work deserves.

Why we need your help:

Producing this festival costs over $20,000. Your donation helps cover:

Artist stipends

Professional video + photography

Venue + tech costs

2025 Featured Artists

Akim Funk Buddha / Asha Flasha

Bobby Hedglin-Taylor

Cherie Carson / Helium Valentine & Dorian Maffei

Chriselle Tidrick

Julie Ludwick / Maia Ramnath

Karen Potter / Helium Valentine & Richard Oaxaca

Wendy Chu

Your gift also helps Fly-by-Night’s move forward with their ongoing programs, including:

✔️ Somatic Aerial Training scholarships

✔️ Seasons of Unique Repertory Works

✔️ College residencies

Be part of something uplifting—help keep Aerial Dance soaring. Donate today!

See full information on the festival HERE

Photo at top: Christa Maxwell

This program is supported, in part, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council.