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 Music Ensemble, since 1996. 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 Music Ensemble, formed in 1996, is integral to the Mark Morris 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 and 18th century works by John Wilson and Henry Purcell to more recent scores by Ethan Iverson, Lou Harrison, and Henry Cowell. The musicians also participate in the Dance Group’s educational and community programming at home and on tour. The Music Ensemble is led by Colin Fowler, who began to collaborate with MMDG in 2005 during the creation of Mozart Dances.
Current Dancers
Music Director
MMDG Music Ensemble
Lighting Design
Costume Design
Scenic Design
Staff
Administration
Artistic
Development
Marketing
Education and Community Engagement
Operations
Facilities
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External Team
Michael Mushalla
Double M Arts and Events
Booking Representative
Mark S. Selinger
Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Legal Counsel
PKF O’Connor Davies
Accountant
David S. Weiss, MD
Orthopedist
Mark E. Horowitz, MD
Medical Advisor
Harkness Center for Dance Injuries at NYU Langone Health
Physical Therapist
Jeff Cohen
Hilot Therapist
Board
Mark Morris Dance Center
3 Lafayette Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11217-1415
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Phone: 718.624.8400
info@mmdg.org
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