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08/31/2026

Happy Birthday to MMDG Company Member BJ Randolph! 🥳 ✨️

BJ has been with the Mark Morris Dance Group for over 10 years, joining as an apprentice in 2013 before becoming a company member in 2014. BJ is an integral part of MMDG, and we are so lucky to have him as a company member. Join us in wishing BJ a happy birthday in the comments!

08/29/2026

From the Mark Morris Dance Group and Dance Center community, we're thrilled to wish a very Happy Birthday to the one and only Mark Morris! 🥳❤️

Today, we celebrate the life and legacy of a true dance icon, who has inspired countless individuals around the world with his innovative choreography and passion for music. Our community wouldn't be possible without the tireless efforts and contributions of all the amazing individuals who have been a part of this journey.

From the dancers who have performed on stage, the staff and collaborators who work behind the scenes, to the incredible Dance Center teachers and students who fill our building every day, every single person has played a vital role in making our community the vibrant and inclusive space it is today. Here's to many more years of creativity, inspiration, and joy! 🎉

08/28/2026

Wishing a very Happy Birthday to MMDG company member Courtney Lopes!🎈🎉

Courtney first performed with the Mark Morris Dance Group in 2017 and became a company member in 2023. Courtney brings an energy to rehearsals that's unmatched, and we love watching her on stage. Help us celebrate Courtney in the comments! ❤️

08/27/2026

Our journey through the decades of Mark Morris' life concludes today with the 2020s! 🕛️ 🎉

During the global COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, the Mark Morris Dance Group shifted entirely to digital performances. During this time, the Dance Group premiered 14 video dances, which were choreographed and rehearsed entirely over Zoom.

Since returning to live performances in 2022, the Dance Group has premiered 7 new works and restaged 37 works, all choreographed by Mark Morris. During the 2025-2026 season, MMDG celebrated their 45th anniversary, and continues to debut and perform works choreographed by Mark Morris, with the most recent premiere of "Pizzica" in 2025.

As this decade comes to a close, we look forward to many more years under the direction and artistic vision of Mark Morris.

📸 Image Descriptions:
1) The Mark Morris Dance Group performs "Lonely Waltz"
2) Mark Morris leads rehearsals for "MOON"
3) Marcy Harriell, Mark Morris, and Ethan Iverson in rehearsals for "The Look of Love"
4) Mark Morris at the Lou Harrison house
5) Mark Morris bows after a performance of "Pizzica"

08/26/2026

As Mark's 70th birthday approaches, we're winding down our journey through the decades by stopping in the 2010s today. 🕛️

Throughout the 2010s, the Mark Morris Dance Group and Music Ensemble continued to tour across North America, Europe, and Asia appearing in major theaters and international festivals while showcasing Mark's signature mix of musicality and inventive choreography.

In 2016, Mark continued his collaboration with Yo-Yo Ma and his Silk Road Music Ensemble with the creation of "Layla and Majnun." One year later, the Dance Group premiered "Pepperland," an evening-length work celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Beatles' "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band."

Stay tuned for our favorite moments from the 2020s!

📸 Image Descriptions:
1) Mark Morris directs rehearsals for "Grand Duo"
2) The Mark Morris Dance Group performing "Pepperland"
3) Mark Morris and the Mark Morris Dance Group after a performance of "Pepperland"
4) The Mark Morris Dance Group and Silk Road Music Ensemble perform "Layla and Majnun"
5) Mark Morris leads rehearsals for "Layla and Majnun"

08/25/2026

Today, our journey through the decades brings us to the 2000s! 🕕

Since its inception, The Mark Morris Dance Group had been dreaming of having its own permanent home in New York City. This dream was finally realized in 2001, with the grand opening of the Mark Morris Dance Center in Fort Greene, Brooklyn.

Almost 25 years after opening, the Mark Morris Dance Center continues to be a home for the Mark Morris Dance Group as well as for dancers of all ages and abilities. On average, 5,000 dancers, musicians, community partners, caregivers, and more walk through our doors each week!

We’ve almost completed our journey through the decades, but we’re not done yet! Stay tuned for Mark in the 2010s and the 2020s.

📸 Image Descriptions
1) Mark Morris performs “Greek to Me”
2) Mark Morris and John Heginbotham perform “Foursome”
3) Mark Morris on site during the construction of the Mark Morris Dance Center
4) Mark Morris in rehearsals

08/23/2026

Next up on our tour of the decades: the 1990s! 🕛

After completing a three-year residency at the Théâtre Royal de la Monnaie in Brussels, the Mark Morris Dance Group returned to New York City. Upon his return, Mark Morris also founded the White Oak Dance Project with Mikhail Baryshnikov.

During this decade, Mark collaborated with legendary cellist Yo-Yo Ma to create the dance documentary film “Falling Down Stairs,” which was later adapted for the stage.

Stay tuned...in the next decade, the Mark Morris Dance Group finds their home in the heart of Brooklyn! ❤️

📸 Image Descriptions
1) Mark Morris, Mikhail Baryshnikov, and Penny Hutchinson perform “Pas de Poisson”
2) Mark Morris performes “Three Preludes”
3) Mikhail Baryshnikov and Mark Morris photographed by Annie Leibovitz
4) Yo-Yo Ma and Mark Morris

08/21/2026

Our birthday countdown continues with Mark Morris in the 1980s. 🕛

In 1980, the Mark Morris Dance Group had their debut performance at Merce Cunningham Studio. During this decade, the Dance Group would premiere over 60 works, all choreographed by Mark Morris.

Some of these works include "Deck of Cards" and "Songs That Tell A Story," which were most recently performed at The Joyce Theater in July (more than 40 years after their creation)!

08/19/2026

Today, we're revisiting Mark Morris in the 1970s! 🕛️

In this decade, Mark moved from Seattle to New York City. During this time, Mark worked with prominent choreographers like Eliot Feld, Lar Lubovitch, and Laura Dean while continuing to choreograph his own works..

Our next decade brings around the first official performance from the Mark Morris Dance Group. Stay tuned!

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