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The Mark Morris Dance Group was formed in 1980 and gave its first concert that year in New York City. The company’s touring schedule steadily expanded and in 1986 it made its first national television program for the PBS series Dance in America. In 1988, MMDG was invited to become the national dance company of Belgium, and spent three years in residence at the Théâtre Royal de la Monnaie in Brussels. The company returned to the United States in 1991 as one of the world’s leading dance companies, performing the works of choreographer Mark Morris across the United States and at major international festivals.

In September of 2001, the Mark Morris Dance Center opened in Fort Greene, Brooklyn, NY, to provide a home for the company, rehearsal space for the dance community, outreach programs for local children,and a school offering dance classes to students of all ages.

MMDG is noted for its commitment to live music, a feature of every performance on its international touring schedule since 1996. MMDG collaborates with leading orchestras, opera companies and musicians including cellist Yo-Yo Ma. MMDG’s film and television projects also include Dido and Aeneas, The Hard Nut, two documentaries for the U.K.’s South Bank Show, and PBS’ Live From Lincoln Center.

Programs for Seniors
Dance classes for older adults include Restorative Movement, which utilizes gentle movement to explore and increase range of motion, and Dance for PD, a program for people with Parkinson's disease.

• Directions: Subway: 2, 3, 4, 5 to Nevins Street; B, D, N, Q, R to Atlantic Avenue - Pacific Street; G to Fulton Street; A, C to Lafayette Avenue

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• Disability Access
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• Space Rental: The Mark Morris Dance Center has seven fully-equipped studios for rent. The column-free studios feature wood-sprung floors (with marley), portable and fixed ballet barres, pianos and sound/video playback systems. Each studio has heating, air-conditioning and natural light. Other amenities include dressing rooms with showers and lockers, vending machines, two outdoor terraces and two lounges.

Get involved with Mark Morris Dance Group

• Donations through Mark Morris Dance Group's Web site: Donate now!
• Memberships: Join the Friends of the Mark Morris Dance Group to support MMDG’s artistic, educational and community endeavors and enjoy special benefits reserved only for our closest Friends.