Denishawn Dances Join the Battery Dance Festival
Jonathan Hollander and Battery Dance Festival will include five Denishawn dances on the Battery Dance Festival performance of August 17th. The evening celebrates early modern dance and also includes works by Isadora Duncan and in the style of Loie Fuller.
The 42nd Annual Battery Dance Festival Releases Full Line-Up
Battery Dance will celebrates the 42nd Anniversary of its free summer festival from August 12-18, 2023, in partnership with Battery Park City Authority. The 42nd Annual Battery Dance Festival will feature in-person and live-streamed performances staged each night at Rockefeller Park, Battery Park City, New York City at 7PM ET, with a rain date on 8/19.
Battery Dance Elevates Emad Salem To The Position Of Executive Director
The Board of Directors of Battery Dance, the Tribeca-based global dance institution in its 47th year, this month named Emad M. Salem its Executive Director. Salem was originally hired in 2011 as the Company's Deputy Director for International Programs and has risen through the ranks, becoming COO and VP in 2016.
Battery Dance Announces Film Premiere of CITY OF DREAMS
Battery Dance is pleased to announce the film premiere of City of Dreams on Saturday, March 12, 2022 at 2pm, 3:30pm and 5pm at L’Entree Wine Bar, 293 Church Street, NYC. Each screening includes a 15-minute film showing, Prosecco & hors d’oeuvres, and a post-screening audience Q&A with Robin Cantrell and Battery Dance company members. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased at batterydance.org/city-of-dreams/.
Battery Dance to Premiere Of CITY OF DREAMS Film
Battery Dance has announced the film premiere of City of Dreams on Saturday, March 12, 2022 at 2pm, 3:30pm and 5pm at L'Entree Wine Bar, 293 Church Street, NYC. Each screening includes a 15-minute film showing, Prosecco & hors d'oeuvres, and a post-screening audience Q&A with Robin Cantrell and Battery Dance company members.
Battery Dance Festival To Feature 40 In-Person Performances In Celebration Of 40th Anniversary
Battery Dance celebrates the 40th Anniversary of its free summer festival from August 12-20, 2021, in partnership with Battery Park City Authority. The 40th Annual Battery Dance Festival features 16 international dance films from August 12-14 at 7pm ET via YouTube. 40 in-person and livestreamed performances will be staged at Robert F. Wagner, Jr. Park, New York City, from August 15-20 at 7pm ET. In total, 32 premieres by 53 dance companies are offered to international audiences, promoting Battery Dance’s mission of connecting the world through dance.
Dance Dispatches Hosts Q&A With Jonathan Hollander, Founder and Artistic Director of Battery Dance
With four virtual programs from the 39th Annual Battery Dance Festival still available for viewing before reaching their expiration date, the interview will afford a behind-the-scenes look at the organization of one of the world's largest and first online dance festivals during the pandemic. During the Festival, 52 films were screened over the course of nine days, including 28 premieres from 19 countries.
Battery Dance Announces $1 Virtual Workshops
Battery Dance announces $1 virtual classes, continuing the tradition of offering 'free' workshops as part of the Battery Dance Festival. There will be nine diverse workshops taught by choreographers from around the world over Zoom. The hour-long classes will run August 14-22, 2020, beginning at 10am EDT each day. Zoom links will be provided after registration. Reservation cost of $1 is non-refundable.