Battery Dance

Battery Dance Founded in 1976, Battery Dance stands for artistic excellence and social relevance.
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Battery Dance connects the world through dance, from arts education and integrating refugees in Europe to presenting NYC's longest running public dance Festival.

Our very own Jill Linkowski and KAR’MEL ANTONYO WADE SMALL ♾️ will be performing in a free event by Pat Oleszko titled “...
09/29/2026

Our very own Jill Linkowski and KAR’MEL ANTONYO WADE SMALL ♾️ will be performing in a free event by Pat Oleszko titled “WE ARE THE RESIST-ANTS: ANTHEM’ at Wagner Park on October 3 and 4 at 1 PM!

Visit the link in our bio for more info and to RSVP.

Oleszko’s work has recently been featured in the Whitney Biennial, SculptureCenter, and Art Basel Miami Beach.

Photo: Steven Pisano of ‘Empty Hand’ by Damani Pompey

Today, on the 25th anniversary of September 11, 2001, we remember the lives lost and all those that were forever changed...
09/11/2026

Today, on the 25th anniversary of September 11, 2001, we remember the lives lost and all those that were forever changed.

As a dance organization rooted in Lower Manhattan, Battery Dance carries a deep connection to this place and its history. For 50 years, we have believed in the power of dance to bring people together across borders, cultures, and differences.

On this day of remembrance, we honor those we lost and reaffirm our commitment to building connection, understanding, and peace through the arts.

(picture: New York Theatre Ballet at Battery Dance's 1991 Downtown Dance Festival (now Battery Dance Festival) at the World Trade Center)

08/31/2026

✨From August 10–17, the 45th Annual Battery Dance Festival brought 35 performances by 30 companies from 6 countries to Robert F. Wagner, Jr. Park, including 15 premieres!✨

🎥 Watch the recap video to relive some of our favorite moments!

❤️ Help us keep the Festival going for another 45 years by making a donation at the link in our bio.

Video: .productions

Companies and choreographers featured: .dance .danceco

Happy Birthday to Battery Dance company member KAR’MEL ANTONYO WADE SMALL ♾️! We love you Kar’mel! 🎉Photo: Mike Esperanz...
08/24/2026

Happy Birthday to Battery Dance company member KAR’MEL ANTONYO WADE SMALL ♾️! We love you Kar’mel! 🎉

Photo: Mike Esperanza

Happy Jock Soto Day! Last year Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren signed a proclamation declaring August 23 as Jock Soto...
08/23/2026

Happy Jock Soto Day! Last year Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren signed a proclamation declaring August 23 as Jock Soto Day, honoring his legacy as a renowned ballet dancer and role model for the Navajo people.

Recently, Battery Dance had the honor of commissioning a work by Jock for our America 250: Moving Together event as well as the 45th Annual Battery Dance Festival. Here are some photos of the beautiful duet he created on KAR’MEL ANTONYO WADE SMALL ♾️ and Amy Saunder called ‘Heloha’ with music by Jerod Tate.

We love you, Jock!

Photo 1: Claudio Rodriguez / Visual Artist
Photo 2: Steven Pisano
Photo 3: Annie Saeugling | Sonder Visuals

Day 5: A Celebration of Indian Dance! Every year we look forward to August 15 because it’s India’s Independence Day and ...
08/19/2026

Day 5: A Celebration of Indian Dance!

Every year we look forward to August 15 because it’s India’s Independence Day and we have an entire evening dedicated to Indian Dance.

Photos: Steven Pisano

Companies/choreographers featured:

Jeevika
Tanveer Alam
Mesma Belsare
Sindhoor & Natyaveda - Navarasa Dance Theater
Nadhi Thekkek

Day four featured an incredible lineup of culturally diverse work that was powerful, tender, and joyful!Photos: Steven P...
08/17/2026

Day four featured an incredible lineup of culturally diverse work that was powerful, tender, and joyful!

Photos: Steven Pisano

Companies/choreographers featured:
INA MEDHANET
Dougie Robbins
Allpayana Estudios
Ashley Liang
Nanm: A Robenson Mathurin Dance Company
麥藍堤亞 MAILANTIA ｜YUN CHI MA麥藍堤亞 MAILANTIA ｜YUN CHI MAI

It’s the closing night of the 45th Annual Battery Dance Festival! Join us at 7 PM at Robert F. Wagner, Jr. Park for this...
08/17/2026

It’s the closing night of the 45th Annual Battery Dance Festival! Join us at 7 PM at Robert F. Wagner, Jr. Park for this incredible lineup!

Poster photo: Claudio Rodriguez / Visual Artist

Reminder that tonight’s performance has been moved to tomorrow, Monday August 17! 🌧️ Here are some photos from Day 3 of ...
08/16/2026

Reminder that tonight’s performance has been moved to tomorrow, Monday August 17! 🌧️

Here are some photos from Day 3 of the festival.✨ Companies and credits are listed below.

1. 麥藍堤亞 MAILANTIA ｜YUN CHI MAI photo by Claudio Rodriguez / Visual Artist
2. Clyde Dimension • Erik Debono photo by by Claudio Rodriguez / Visual Artist
3. Estúdio Movimento em Foco photo by Claudio Rodriguez / Visual Artist
4. SEYONG KIM photo by Annie Saeugling | Sonder Visuals
5. Miguel Miranda photo by Annie Saeugling | Sonder Visuals
6. Maria-Luiza Dimulescu & Camelia Neagoe photo by Annie Saeugling | Sonder Visuals

We’ve had a perfect week of lovely weather by the water, but Sunday there is rain in the forecast. 🌧️ Due to this, the S...
08/15/2026

We’ve had a perfect week of lovely weather by the water, but Sunday there is rain in the forecast. 🌧️ Due to this, the Sunday August 16 performance has been moved to Monday August 17! The performance will still take place at Wagner Park at 7 PM.

Meanwhile…we look forward to seeing you tonight for an evening of Indian Dance!

Performance starts at 7 PM at Robert F. Wagner, Jr. Park.

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380 Broadway, 5th Floor
New York, NY
10013

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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