Mark Morris: Music I Want You To Hear
On the Membership Dashboard: Three Preludes
At the Mark Morris Dance Center: Community Day
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Did you know that nearly 2 out of 3 American adults still don’t have an up-to-date will?
National Estate Planning Awareness Week is a reminder to take a simple yet powerful step to protect your loved ones, plan for the future, and support the causes that matter to you.
The Mark Morris Dance Group has partnered with FreeWill to make this step easier than ever. In just 20 minutes, you can create or update your will for free and find additional resources to plan wisely.
Mark Morris: Music I Want You To Hear
Mark Morris has curated a dynamic selection of songs perfect for the fall.
Happy listening.
All past and current playlists are always available when you follow us on Spotify!
New Members-Only Digital Exhibit: Three Preludes
Three Preludes is a standout solo choreographed by Mark Morris. The work brings Gershwin’s virtuosic compositional flair vividly into the realm of dance—imbued with Mark’s trademark musicality, precision, and understated humor. The 1992 premiere featured Mark Morris, and he went on to perform the work for many years. Mikhail Baryshnikov also danced Three Preludes as a guest with the New York City Ballet and as part of his and Morris’ own White Oak Dance Project. The solo showcases Gershwin’s jazzy elegance and rhythmic brilliance. Three Preludes will be performed throughout the company’s 2025-26 tour season as a part of the Dances to American Music program.
Sneak a peek at this exhibit with a video excerpt of Mark Morris in a 1993 performance of Three Preludes. The full exhibit features videos and photos of numerous performers in this solo and includes rare footage of Mikhail Baryshnikov in a studio rehearsal for the work.
Log into your membership dashboard to see more. If you’re not yet a member, contact Lauren Grant at lauren.grant@mmdg.org or join below.
Want to see more? Become a member!
At the Dance Center: Community Day
Community Day at the Dance Center! Sunday, November 9th | 10am – 3pm
Join us for a day of dance and movement for all ages, abilities, and experience levels.
Come as an individual, a family or with a friend and explore the Dance Center. We’ll close the day with an intergenerational dance party celebrating community and joy.
Classes are free with RSVP. Optional donations will support Dance Center initiatives such as school scholarships, community programs, and subsidized space for artists.
- Family Fun | Broadway Jazz and Modern classes
- Dance with MMDG | learn Mark Morris’ work from a company member
- Intergenerational West African class
- Open level classes for ages 14+ | Afro- Caribbean, Hip-Hop, Brazilian Samba
- Restorative Movement class
- End the day with a dance party + DJ
From Dance for PD: In-Person classes in Mandarin launching in Queens!
This month, in partnership with the American Parkinson Disease Association, Dance for PD launched in-person classes in Mandarin at Nan Shan Senior Center in Queens, NY. Older adults with Parkinson’s are invited to enjoy joyful, accessible movement led by trained teaching artists in a welcoming community setting.
