Founded in 1976 in NY's Financial District, Battery Dance stands for artistic excellence and social relevance.
New York, NY
Joined July 2009
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As a dance organization rooted in Lower Manhattan, Battery Dance carries a deep connection to this place and its history. For 50 years, we have believed in the power of dance to bring people together across borders, cultures, and differences.
The schedule is here! 🎉 Check out this incredible lineup for the upcoming 45th Annual Battery Dance Festival!
Mark your calendars! The countdown is on for the 45th Annual Battery Dance Festival—our favorite week of the year! August 10-16 at the Robert F. Wagner Jr Park. Visit batterydance.org/battery-dan… for more information.
Thank you to everyone who came to our 50th Anniversary Gala! It was a magical evening filled with celebration, dancing, and some incredibly moving performances and speeches. Here’s to 50 more!!
We're just 3 weeks away! Join us for an evening honoring five decades of artistic excellence and community impact on May 20 for our 50th anniversary gala.
RSVP: gala.batterydance.org
ALT Join us as we celebrate 50 years of Battery Dance 🎉 This milestone gala honors five decades of artistic excellence and community building—made possible by your support. We are proud to recognize Founder & Artistic Director Jonathan Hollander and honoree Dr. Victoria Phillips for their extraordinary contributions. Date: Wednesday May 20 at 6:30pm Location: Rooftop at Edison Ballroom Enjoy a three-course dinner and special performances by Battery Dance Company and its Dancing to Connect students as we mark this unforgettable anniversary. Go to gala.batterydance.org for more information and to reserve your spot! Photo: Mike Esperanza
Due to inclement weather, the Battery Dance Festival performances tonight (Wednesday, August 13) have been cancelled. We look forward to welcoming you back to Rockefeller Park tomorrow.
It's Giving Tuesday! And thanks to our Board’s generous pledge to match all donations up to $20,000, every dollar you give will go twice as far, ensuring that Battery Dance continues to thrive for another 50 years.
donate.batterydance.org
Join us on May 30 for the Battery Dance Gala, a celebration of community building and artistic excellence honoring German Consul General David Gill, Sheila Shrivastava, and Chun Wai Chan.
More Information & Tickets: classy.org/event/battery-dan…
📸 Mike Esperanza
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On #MigrantsDay, we are happy to present @batterydance and Mahmoud Haji, a German IT expert, who journeyed from being a refugee into active civic engagement in his new home. Dancing was a powerful driver. Thanks to @CanadaUN & @ngomigration for giving a stage to tell the story.
On this day of giving, Executive Director Emad Salem reflects on Battery Dance's 2023 accomplishments and looks ahead to 2024.
We can't do this work without you. To make a donation today, visit donate.batterydance.org
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Battery Dance is honoring Board Chair Helena Kane Finn tonight at our 2023 Annual Dinner!
If you are able, please consider a special donation in honor of Helena, a humanitarian whose leadership has made it possible for Battery to build community through dance all around the world
Battery Dance is excited to announce our 2023 New York Season at New York Live Arts!
Battery Dance NOW features the work of three female choreographers in a high-energy contemporary dance program
Tickets are on sale now at batterydance.org/2023-ny-sea…
Battery Dance is thrilled to announce that Moving Stories, a documentary film about our Dancing to Connect program was selected as part of the 2023 Waco Family & Faith International Film Festival!
Visit wacofilmfest.org to learn more!
On Giving Tuesday, Battery dancer Zaki A’Jani Marshall shares the power of Dancing to Connect, Battery’s life-changing workshop.
With your help, we can reach even more communities. Donations through 12/1 will be matched by our board. Visit batterydance.org to give today!
Battery Dance thanks Subaru Distributors Corp. for sponsoring the 41st Battery Dance Festival! Your support helps keep the festival accessible to all at our beautiful outdoor stage, Wagner Park. To find a Subaru retailer visit Subaru.com.
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