The National Museum of Dance Southeast Gallery will be hosting a unique collection of photographs for exhibition, by local based artist Daesha Devón Harris. This show will run through February 26 and will be available for viewing Tuesday through Saturday from 10am to 4pm in the museum's Southeast Gallery. Please enter museum through Office Entrace as main entrance is closed for the winter.

The exhibition, I've Got a Home, highlights the historic and contemporary contributions of people of color while concurrently explores the concept of "Home" and realization of the American Dream. Twenty-two color photographs from the series have been selected in this introspective view of the "life" that continues to evolve amidst struggle and success in Harris' increasingly gentrified hometown of Saratoga Springs, NY. This exhibit invites the viewer to contemplate each of the contributors' unique relationship with, history of and presence in the Spa City.

Tails & Terpsichore

• March 20, 2012 through November 24, 2013


Tails and Terpsichore is an exhibit about the many occurrences where animal and dance themes become intertwined. It investigates the numerous ways animals can dance, as well as the many ways people can dance about or with their furry friends. This exhibit will offer something for everyone as it will appease the most strict of balletomanes, and will delight the most naive of newcomers. Tails and Terpsichore reminds us that dance is for everyone... tall, thin, thick, young, old, scales, feathers, fur...

This exhibit will explore the history, myths, and reality behind pointe shoes and ballet. See toe shoes sawed in half, dozens of autographed shoes from your favorite ballerinas, fascinating video, and find out all the facts on the do's and don'ts of dancing En Pointe!
This exhibit is sponsored by Bloch, Capezio, Freed, Gaynor Minden, and Grishko.

Eleo Pomare

• The Man, The Artist, The Maker of Artists
• Runs through November 18, 2012


This exhibit celebrates the career of Columbian-American choreographer, Eleo Pomare. Pomare’s work is famed for its sociopolitical themes and his importance as a black dance pioneer.

American Ballet Theatre: Then & Now

• Runs through November 18, 2012


“America’s National Ballet Company,” American Ballet Theatre is one of the world’s greatest performing institutions. From the earliest years to the current company, ABT has featured an international roster of great dancers and an unparalleled repertoire of ballets. The exhibit showcases costumes, photos, programs, and memorabilia from ABT's illustrious past and present.


images: Don Quixote Petipa/McKenzie/Jones (Gillian Murphy, Ethan Stiefel) Photo: Rosalie O’Connor and Pillar of Fire Antony Tudor (Hugh Laing, Nora Kaye, Lucia Chase, Annabelle Lyon, Antony Tudor) Photo: Semo 1942

Art in the Foyer is an annually rotating series that welcomes dance inspired fine art from artists across the nation. This season’s show will feature work by Christopher Duggan, a resident photographer at the Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival.

C. V. Whitney Hall of Fame

• Hall of Fame Inductees

The C.V. Whitney Hall of Fame honors dance professionals who have made a major impact in the world of dance. Now home to over forty inductees, the Hall of Fame is the only of its kind and is one of two permanent exhibits at the National Museum of Dance.

The Washington Bathhouse

The National Museum of Dance is housed in what was once the Washington Bath House, an Arts and Crafts Style building from 1918 and one of several historic bathhouses in Saratoga Springs, NY. Two adjoining bathing rooms have been fully restored and are on permanent display, honoring the heritage of this beautiful building.

Alfred Z. Solomon Children's Wing

Twist! Jump! Play! Dance! The Alfred Z. Solomon Children’s Wing is an interactive space just for kids! It includes a video library, reading corner, movement and balance toys, stage area and more. The Kids’ Gallery showcases rotating exhibits of children’s artwork and allows visitors to create their own masterpieces as well!