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Battery Dance

Founded in 1976, Battery Dance stands for artistic excellence and social relevance.
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Battery Dance connects the world through dance, from arts education and integrating refugees in Europe to presenting NYC's longest running public dance Festival.

05/01/2026

We are excited to announce that we are bringing back our Studio Subsidy Program, which allows dancers and choreographers the opportunity to rent up to 50 hours of studio space (or until we run out of the collective limit) for just $10 per hour for dance rehearsals! Please note, the subsidy rate does not apply to classes, workshops, auditions, and film shoots.

If you’re interested in applying for the program, please visit the link in our bio.

Battery Dance Studio Subsidy Program is made possible by the New York Sate Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.

04/29/2026

We’re just 3 weeks away! Join us for an evening honoring five decades of artistic excellence and community impact on May 20 for our 50th anniversary gala.

✨ May 20 at 6:30pm
📍 Rooftop at Edison Ballroom

Guests will enjoy a three-course dinner and special performances by the Battery Dance Company and its Dancing to Connect students.

We hope you will join us for this special occasion!

RSVP: gala.batterydance.org

Photo: Mike Esperanza

04/21/2026

Join us as we celebrate 50 years of Battery Dance 🎉

This milestone gala honors five decades of artistic excellence and community building—made possible by your support. We are proud to recognize Founder & Artistic Director Jonathan Hollander and honoree Dr. Victoria Phillips for their extraordinary contributions.

Date: Wednesday May 20 at 6:30pm
Location: Rooftop at Edison Ballroom

Enjoy a three-course dinner and special performances by Battery Dance Company and its Dancing to Connect students as we mark this unforgettable anniversary.
Go to gala.batterydance.org for more information and to reserve your spot!

Photo: Mike Esperanza

03/23/2026

We’re performing! Catch us this Wednesday night at the Francis Daly Fergusson Dance Theater, Kenyon Hall at at 7pm. The performance is free and open to the public!

We will be performing ‘On-Still’ by (seen in this video) as well as a new work by .

Choreography:
Music: Michael Lampe
Costumes: .laleget

03/18/2026

Free performance alert! will be performing at on Wednesday, March 25 at 7pm at the Frances Daly Fergusson Dance Theater at Kenyon Hall.

We will be showing ‘On-Still’ by as well as a brand new work by made right here at Vassar.

This program is made possible by and the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.

Photo: .art

03/12/2026

Day 3 at with

This program is made possible by Vassar College and the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.

03/06/2026

This month we’re sharing a short documentary that offers a glimpse into the creative process behind ‘On-Still’, a work by choreographer
created during her residency with Battery Dance last year. The work premiered at the 44th Annual Battery Dance Festival last summer.

Later this month, audiences will have another opportunity to see this work performed at Vassar College on March 25. Look out for more info coming soon!

Video: .productions
Music: Michael Lampe

The Creation and performance of this work is sponsored by Dutch Culture/USA, Netherland-America Foundation and the Fonds Podium Kunsten (Performing Arts Fund NL), with support from the Korzo Theater in The Hague, Netherlands.

02/06/2026

Thank you to everyone who applied for the 45th annual Battery Dance Festival!✨
 We received over 350 applications and are grateful for the remarkable interest and artistry represented.

Our review process is now underway, and all applicants will be notified by April.💛

Photo:

01/29/2026

Last chance to apply for the Battery Dance Festival ⏰

Applications for NYC’s longest-running free public dance festival are open for one more week.
🔗 https://batterydance.org/apply/

The 45th annual Battery Dance Festival takes place August 11–16, 2026 at Robert F. Wagner, Jr. Park, welcoming individual artists and collectives across all dance genres. Selected works will be presented live and online. A modest honorarium is provided. Solo and group pieces encouraged.

Apply by February 5, 2026 at 11:59 PM EST.

📸 Claudio Rodriguez

01/13/2026

Our dancers are at the heart of everything we do.✨ Their creativity, dedication, and passion bring Battery Dance’s mission to life—from rehearsals to performances to education and beyond.

We celebrate the artistry, resilience, and vision of our dancers, whose commitment transforms every stage into a space of connection and impact.
Learn more about our artists and programs at batterydance.org/dancers

Photo: Mike Esperanza

12/19/2025

This week, we had the pleasure of performing at Murry Bergtraum High School as students from Pace University and Urban Assembly Maker Academy came together to create and present their own dance works as part of Battery Dance’s Dancing to Connect program.

The university students, trained by Robin Cantrell in the DTC teaching methodology, put their learning into practice by leading the program with the high school students. Battery Dance also performed in the program, offering many students their first-ever experience of live professional dance—an especially meaningful moment for all of us.

Photos: Claudio Rodriguez

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Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

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http://www.batterydance.org/

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