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Battery Dance to Present The 43rd Annual Battery Dance Festival - In-Person And Via Livestream
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 30, 2024

Battery Dance will celebrate its 43rd Annual Battery Dance Festival, with in-person and livestreamed performances at Rockefeller Park, Battery Park City, NYC, promoting global connection through dance. Learn more about the programming!

Denishawn Dances Join the Battery Dance Festival
by Stephi Wild - Aug 10, 2023

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
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 24, 2023

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 to Present The 42nd Annual Battery Dance Festival in August
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 3, 2023

Battery Dance will celebrate the 42nd Anniversary of its free summer festival from August 12-18, 2023, in partnership with Battery Park City Authority.

Battery Dance Elevates Emad Salem To The Position Of Executive Director
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 8, 2023

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 presents The 41st Annual Battery Dance Festival at Robert F. Wagner Jr. Park
by A.A. Cristi - May 10, 2022

Battery Dance celebrates the 41st Anniversary of its free summer festival from August 13-20, 2022, in partnership with Battery Park City Authority.

Battery Dance to Present Three World Premieres Inspired by Hans Hofmann
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 27, 2022

Battery Dance will present the World Premieres of three works of choreography, each inspired by the painting and legacy of Hans Hofmann. The premieres will take place at the Schimmel Center on Thursday, May 19 at 7pm and Friday, May 20 at 2pm* and 7pm.

Battery Dance Announces Film Premiere of CITY OF DREAMS
by Marissa Tomeo - Mar 13, 2022

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
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 11, 2022

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.

Consulate General Of India - New York Announces An Evening Of Indian Dance
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 22, 2021

Battery Dance will collaborate with the Consulate General of India in presenting an evening of performances by diverse Indian dancers curated by Jonathan Hollander, Artistic Director and Founder of Battery Dance, on Wednesday, December 1, 2021 at 6pm at 3 East 64th Street.

Battery Dance Announces The First Annual Battery Dance Gallery Crawl
by Stephi Wild - Nov 2, 2021

Battery Dancers past and present and a special guest from India will bring their artistry into the galleries, reacting to and resonating with the art on display.

Battery Dance Festival Will Perform in Remembrance On 9/11
by Stephi Wild - Sep 10, 2021

Tribeca-based Battery Dance will mark the 20th Anniversary of the attacks on the World Trade Center near its home at 8:46am on Saturday morning, September 11, 2021.

BWW Interview: President and Artistic Director Jonathan Hollander and Battery Dance Free Summer Festival
by Marina Kennedy - Aug 2, 2021

Battery Dance celebrates the 40th Anniversary of its free summer festival from August 12-20, 2021, in partnership with Battery Park City Authority. The President and Artistic Director of the Festival is Jonathan Hollander.

Battery Dance Festival To Feature 40 In-Person Performances In Celebration Of 40th Anniversary
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 27, 2021

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.

The 40th Annual Battery Dance Festival Announces Virtual And Live Performance Lineup
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 1, 2021

Battery Dance has announced the companies that will be featured in the 40th Annual Battery Dance Festival with 16 international dance films from 14 countries from August 12-14 and in-person performances by 38 companies from August 15-20, 2021, at 7pm ET at Robert F. Wagner Jr. Park, New York City that will also be live-streamed.

Battery Dance Presents Canadian Voices In Dance As Part Of Its New Format Battery Dance Festival
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 4, 2021

Battery Dance announces the second installment of Battery Dance Festival +, an extension of its annual summer festival that went virtual for the first time in August, attracting nearly 30,000 viewers in its 39th year.

Battery Dance Presents Latin Voices in Dance in honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 14, 2020

Battery Dance has announced Battery Dance Festival +, an extension of its annual summer festival that went virtual for the first time in August attracting nearly 30,000 viewers in its 39th year. Battery Dance Festival + will become a regular feature, showcasing free virtual performances by prior Festival participants.

Dance Dispatches Hosts Q&A With Jonathan Hollander, Founder and Artistic Director, Battery Dance
by Stephi Wild - Aug 28, 2020

London-based Dance Dispatches presents a Q&A with Battery Dance Founder and Artistic Director Jonathan Hollander on Sunday, August 30, 2020 at 9am EDT.

Dance Dispatches Hosts Q&A With Jonathan Hollander, Founder and Artistic Director of Battery Dance
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 27, 2020

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
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 7, 2020

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.