National Museum of Dance

The National Museum of Dance & Hall of Fame was established in 1986 and is the only museum in the nation dedicated to 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 archives and an interactive children's Discovery Room where young visitors can try on costumes, dance on a miniature stage and play instruments.Group and educational tours are available year-round.This graciousfacility 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.

The National Museum of Dance offers internship opportunities within a wide range of fields and interests. Each internship is a unique experience for both the participant and the museum. The intimate environment and variety of on-going projects and events allow interns to engage in all facets of an active arts organization. Internships are offered year round, may be full or part time, and for college credit or independent interests. At this time, internships at NMD are unpaid. Please note that interning at the National Museum of Dance does not require a prior interest or knowledge of dance itself. Prior internships have taken the form of but are not limited to projects in…

If you are interested in applying for an internship with the National Museum of Dance, please mail a hard copy of the following materials to:

The National Museum of Dance
c/o Intern Director
99 South Broadway
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866

Please contact our Assistant Director, Sarah Hall Weaver, with any questions at sarah@dancemuseum.org

-Director-

Donna Skiff

(Ext.3004)

donna@dancemuseum.org

-School of the Arts Director-

Raul P. Martinez

(518.581.0858)

school@dancemuseum.org

- Assistant Director-

Sarah Hall Weaver

(Ext. 3002)

sarah@dancemuseum.org

-Facility Rentals Manager-

Jo Ambrosio

(Ext.3003)

rentals@dancemuseum.org

-Facility Coordinator-

Shelley Caswell

- Design & Development -

Ruby Whitney

ruby@dancemuseum.org

- Part-time Administrative Assistant -

Lisa Kosek

info@dancemuseum.org

(Ext.3001)

Jack Casiere
Thomas R. Frost, Jr. RA
Leslie Roy-Heck
Denise Warner Limoli
Carol Swyer Noble
Michael Okby
Leslie Valencia

Advisors to Board
Carolyn Adams
Edward Villella

Group Tours are available by reservation only. The option of a docent guided tour as well as arranged movement classes are also available. The level and style of movement class is dependant on volunteer/instructor availability. We recommend that reservations for docent guided tours book one docent for every 15 guests. For groups of 15 persons or more the admission rates are as follows:

For more information on group tours please call 584-2225 ext. 3001 or email ruby@dancemuseum.org

The National Museum of Dance is a nonprofit organization that relies very much on volunteer contributions. Volunteer opportunities are available in the following aspects of the Museum…

From more information on volunteering please call 584-2225 ext. 3001 or email info@dancemuseum.org