Exhibits Highlights for 2009

• Ballet Russe
• Art in the Foyer
• Washington Bath House Room Phase I
• Resource Center Phase I
  

" ON BROADWAY"

The Evolution of Dance on the Broadway Stage

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National Museum of Dance “On Broadway”
An exhibit which explores the evolution of dance on the Broadway stage starting with the Ziegfeld years in the early 1900s to the present day era of the Jukebox Musical. Visit a replica of the famous Sardis restaurant where caricatures of famous Broadway produc-ers, directors, and dancers adorn the walls ; participate in a staged Broadway audition or dance on the stage to the songs from the Jukebox Musicals.

"The Hall of Fame"

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The Museum's only permanent collection has been newly designed and opened in an upgraded space. The Hall of Fame is a tribute to more than a century of dance pioneers whose collective voice created a unique American art form. George Balanchine, Anna Sokolow, Charles Weidman, Paul Taylor, Hanya Holm, Bill “Bojangles” Robinson, Fred Astaire, and Martha Graham are among the dancers, choreographers, critics and patrons of dance honored in the Hall. The Hall of Fame has honored 36 members to date, and in the 2007-2008 season will induct Broadway Dance legend, Bob Fosse; and Modern dance Choreographer, Bill T. Jones.

"Choreo-Motion: A Children’s Journey through Space, Time and Energy"

This Children’s Gallery has been created to delight the inner dancer of children and adults alike! Dance alongside hip-hop, ballet, and modern dancers in our interactive display where you are the dancing star! Watch your children learn to dance and play using scarves, pods, costumes, movement cubes, and wands!

"Art in the Foyer"

The grand foyer of the Museum provides a magnificent setting for an art gallery. Throughout the year, various artists are invited to showcase their work in this rotating exhibit. Come and enjoy this revolving display of the visual art of dance! In the past we have featured numerous well known artists. This season Art in the Foyer will be home to NYC photographer Paul Kolnik

"Kenn Duncan-Red Shoes"

Kenn Duncan (1928-1986) was born in New Jersey and became a roller-skating champion at an early age. In order to perfect his form, he took ballet lessons and eventually abandoned skating for a dance career. The injury that put an end to his dancing career set him on a new course that eventually won him international acclaim as a portrait and fashion photographer. He was the recipient of such recognition as a National Endowment for the Arts grant and the International Brotherhood and Peace Award.

"Mark Morris Dance Group Exhibit"

The National Museum of Dance has collaborated with the Mark Morris Dance Group to create an exhibit honoring the group. The exhibit will will be up until December 2009