NYPL Dance Division

Learn more about The Joffrey Ballet ahead of the exhibition opening with the live recording of @Randylandia's Person, Place, Thing on 9/16. Register here: eventbrite.com/e/person-plac…

10 days away from opening! Learn more below: nypl.org/events/exhibitions/…

Did you know Martha Graham and her company performed in Cuba? Join us on 9/12 at 6pm to learn more about her impact on Ramiro Guerra Suarez, considered the father of Cuban contemporary dance, and how her influence continues to flourish w/Marianela Boán. eventbrite.com/e/martha-grah…

Celebrating the start of the 2024 Dance Research Fellowship! Last Friday we welcomed the new cohort at the annual Fellows Breakfast where they got to know the Dance Division librarians and staff, along with fellowship alumni.

The arts & culture strengthen our state's economy. Learn more with the #WhyTheArtsMatter in New York factsheet, updated by the @artsactionfund, and check out the NY voter deadline toolkit below. artsactionfund.org/new-york-…

The Library for the Performing Arts is closed for the rest of the day. We will reopen tomorrow at our normal opening time. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Meet the 2024-2025 Dance Research Fellows: Marina Harss, Jordan Demetrius Lloyd, Alessandra Nicifero, Marcelline Mandeng Nken, Brian Seibert, and Maria Vinogradova. This year's focus is on Mikhail Baryshnikov and his archive.

Join choreographer, dance educator, and Latin jazz pioneer Maria Torres for a Dance Storytime focusing on the music and dancing styles of Puerto Rico on July 10! Details below: nypl.org/events/programs/202…

We are excited to welcome Jenai Cutcher as new Assistant Curator for the Jerome Robbins Dance Division. Jenai is a stalwart in the tap dance community, and has worked over the course of her career to preserve, archive, and bring to life dance history.

Take a break from the heat on Wednesday, 6/26 at 1pm to learn more about the life and work of Eleo Pomare during our 'Dance Historian Is In' series. Register below: eventbrite.com/e/the-dance-h…

Learn more about the origins of the hustle dance with Maria Torres this Thursday, 6/20 at 4pm! Register below: eventbrite.com/e/maria-torre…

In honor of Juneteenth, please note that all NYPL locations will be closed on Wednesday, June 19.

We’re open! The Lincoln Center Plaza entrance is closed today due to a graduation ceremony so please enter the Library at 111 Amsterdam Ave. just south of 65th st.

The behind-the-scenes history of the Joffrey Ballet through the lens of former Joffrey dancer, Trinette Singleton. Stay tuned for more Joffrey Ballet programming and exhibition in the Fall!

Nel Shelby Productions is hiring! Learn more below about the Director of Operations & Business Development position and how to apply below: nelshelby.com/job-opportunit…

Learn more about the Joffrey Ballet's early years tomorrow, 5/29 at 1pm with former Joffrey dancer, Trinette Singleton who will present touchstones from the company's history. Register: eventbrite.com/e/the-dance-h…

Just two days left to submit applications for the 2024 Dance Research Fellowship! Details about the fellowship and how to apply below: nypl.org/dance-fellowship

The deadline for the 2024 Dance Research Fellowship is quickly approaching! Details on how to apply here: nypl.org/dance-fellowship

Remembering George Balanchine, who left his legacy on the ballet world today in 1983. Learn more about Balanchine and some his lesser known ballets on Monday, 5/6 at 6pm: nypl.org/events/programs/202…