About the Dance Group
and Music Ensemble

Founded in New York City in 1980 by artistic director and choreographer Mark Morris, the Mark Morris Dance Group (MMDG) has been called “the preeminent modern dance organization of our time” (Yo-Yo Ma), its members receiving “highest praise for their technical aplomb, their musicality, and their sheer human authenticity.” (Bloomberg News). Live music and community engagement are vital components of the Dance Group, which has toured with its own musicians, the MMDG Music Ensemble, since 1996. Through Access/MMDG programming, the Dance Group provides educational opportunities in dance and music to people of all ages and abilities while on tour internationally and at home at the Mark Morris Dance Center in Brooklyn, NY.

The MMDG Music Ensemble, formed in 1996, is integral to the Dance Group - "With the dancers come the musicians...and what a difference it makes" (Classical Voice of North Carolina). The Ensemble's repertory ranges from 17th century works by John Wilson and Henry Purcell to more recent scores by Lou Harrison and Henry Cowell. The musicians also participate in Access/MMDG, the Dance Group's program to deepen community engagement at home and on the road.

Learn more about Mark Morris

Music Director

MMDG Music Ensemble - Current Season

Orchestras and Guest Artists - Current Season

Conductors

Past Musicians and Collaborators

Administration

Development

Marketing

Education

  • David Leventhal

    Dance for PD® Program Director

  • Maria Portman Kelly

    Dance for PD® Programs and Engagement Manager

  • Amy Bauman

    Dance for PD® Programs Assistant

  • Natasha Frater

    Dance for PD® Programs Administrator

  • Christine Hands

    Dance for PD® Intern

  • Alexandria Ryahl

    School Liaison

Production

  • Maria Garcia

    Wardrobe Supervisor

Dance Center Operations

  • Hector Mazariegos

    Maintenance

  • Hyland Pitts

    Maintenance

  • Orlando Rivera

    Maintenance

  • Virginia Ross

    Maintenance

External Team

  • Michael Mushalla

    Booking Representative

    Double M Arts and Events

  • William Murray

    Media Services

    Better Attitude, Inc.

  • Mark Selinger

    Legal Counsel

    McDermott, Will & Emery

  • O'Connor, Davies, Munns, & Dobbins, LLP

    Accountant

  • David S. Weiss, MD

    Orthopaedist

    NYU Langone Medical Center

  • Marshall Hagins

    Physical Therapist

  • Jeff Cohen

    Hilot Therapist

MMDG Board of Directors

  • Judith R. Fishman

    Chairman

  • David Resnicow

    Vice-Chairman

  • Mark Selinger

    Vice-Chairman

  • Isaac Mizrahi

    Secretary

  • Sarabeth Berman
  • Frederick Bland
  • Allan Bufferd
  • Margaret Conklin
  • Suzy Kellems Dominik
  • Shelby Gans
  • Sandy Hill
  • Timothy J. McClimon
  • Helen Meyer
  • Mark Morris
  • Ellen Offner
  • Jane Stine
  • Nancy Umanoff
The mission of the Mark Morris Dance Group is to develop, promote, and sustain dance, music, and opera productions by Mark Morris and to serve as a cultural resource to engage and enrich the community.

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