Saratoga Springs, NY
The National Museum of Dance |
History
The National Museum of Dance & Hall of Fame was established in 1986 and is the only museum in the nation dedicated to American professional dance. Located in the former Washington Bath House -- a spacious, airy 1918 Arts and Crafts-style building -- in the Saratoga Spa State Park , the Museum houses a growing collection of photographs, videos, artifacts, costumes, biographies and archives comprising a contemporary and retrospective examination of seminal contributions to dance.
The Museum's only permanent exhibition is the Hall of Fame. In 1987, the Museum recognized Fred Astaire, George Balanchine, Katherine Dunham, Martha Graham, Doris Humphrey, Lincoln Kirstein and Bill 'Bojangles' Robinson, among others, as founders and innovators of American professional dance. To date more than 30 dancers, choreographers, teachers, designers, critics and patrons have been recognized for their influence on our dance heritage.Studio space on the property enables advanced students in the ballet and dance programs of the Lewis A. Swyer School for the Performing Arts -- part of the New York State Summer School of the Arts -- to enroll in master classes with renowned dancers, rehearse in sessions open to the public and participate in pre-performance conversation with visiting professionals. Education, residencies and performance on the Museum campus enriches the atmosphere by representing the future of dance, as well as its past.A gift shop,search, library, extensive archives and an interactive children's Discovery Room -- where young visitors can try on costumes, dance on a miniature stage and play instruments --are also featured in the museum.Group and educational tours are available year-round.This gracious facility is available for rental by individuals or groups, for catered gatherings and events.The National Museum of Dance & Hall of Fame is a program of Saratoga Performing Arts Center.
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