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The National Museum of Dance is located in the
beautifully restored Washington Bath House--a spacious 1918 Arts &
Crafts National Historic Landmark in Saratoga Spa State Park and is
the only museum in the nation dedicated to American professional
dance. The museum houses photographs, videos, artifacts,
costumes and archives comprising a contemporary and retrospective
examination of seminal contributions to dance.
The Hall of Fame, the museum’s only permanent
collection, honors more than 30 dancers, choreographers, teachers,
designers, critics and dance patrons. In 2006, the museum
will introduce five new exhibits:
Dance of the Iroquois--This is an
interactive and educational display of the important social
traditions of the Native Iroquois people. Geared toward an audience
of all ages, this exhibit is fun for children and intellectually
stimulating for adults. While focusing on the social dances of the
Iroquois, the exhibit hopes to illustrate an import aspect of the
rich Native American culture.
Dance Across New York--This exhibit
features dance organizations from across the state of New York,
highlighting multiple styles of dance and teaching methods.
Photos of the organization’s dancers, a brief history of the
organization and its director, as well as a synopsis of their
involvement with their community to enrich them in the art of dance
complete this exhibit.
Young Dancer--For nearly two years Mark
Sadan has photographed a young ballerina, capturing the inner world
of the young dancer. This exhibit displays a graceful,
radiant and talented young woman at an important and exciting
period in her life.
Lake George Showboat--The onset of the
Great Depression and the advent of the automobile had rendered the
large Lake George steamboats relatively obsolete. From
1933-1938 the idea was conceived to transform the Horicon II into a
Showboat. Big Bands and entertainers from New York City
performed aboard to help the struggling Lake George Steamboat
Company alive. This exhibit features photos, costumes, masks,
and a biography of local Lake George Showboat performer, Edith
Tulloch de Polac.
Photo Gallery--The National Museum of
Dance has transformed its beautiful foyer into a photo gallery. The
gallery will display the work of local dance photographers,
beginning with Lawrence White. |
