"These are five of the most important dance companies in the world," Thake tells T&C. "I think Chanel has long been a supporter of dance," Thake says. Instead of introducing children to just one company or one style of dance, BAAND offers a panoramic view of what dance can be. In a city renowned for its artistic excellence, BAAND Together Dance Festival is become a powerful reminder that some of New York's greatest cultural moments happen through collaboration. As these five iconic companies continue to dance together, they are shaping the future of dance, one performance at a time.