November 2008
I believe dance and music are essential elements for a good life. I founded the Mark Morris Dance Group to put on the highest quality dance and opera productions possible. And, I opened the Mark Morris Dance Center so that more people can take part in the performing arts.
I try to keep things simple:
- I make up new dances every year and my gorgeous dancers perform them for audiences throughout the country and abroad.
- We work with brilliant musicians — always live music, never recorded.
- The School at the Mark Morris Dance Center offers hundreds of really great, affordably-priced dance and music classes for all ages and abilities.
- The Dance Group gives weekly dance classes for seniors and young people living in public housing, conducts long-term residencies in public schools, and provides customized dance workshops for people with Parkinson’s Disease — all absolutely free.
- And, we share the beautiful rehearsal studios at the Mark Morris Dance Center with hundreds of dance companies at deeply reduced rates.
The community’s support of our work is always important, but it becomes absolutely crucial during difficult times. I hope you will invest in the Dance Group by becoming a member of the Friends of the Mark Morris Dance Group today.
Please know your donation, no matter what size, will help.
With my thanks,
Mark Morris
Mark Morris Dance Group (Discalced, Inc.) is a non-profit organization. All contributions are tax-deductible to the extent provided by law.