Jerome Robbins Dance Division of the NYPL

In celebration of 75 years of the Jerome Robbins Dance Division of the New York Public Library, From the Horse’s Mouth dedicated its November 2019 theater/dance performance event to the history of this storied institution and the establishment of its international dance archives.  Rare film footage, videos and multimedia enhanced this edition of From the Horse’s Mouth and its unique blend of movement and storytelling, this time featuring the artists, friends and NYPL luminaries who have preserved the world’s preeminent collection of dance materials, film and artifacts.

The weekend celebration included five performances of From the Horse’s Mouth at the Theater at the 14th Street Y. Dancers, musicians, historians and choreographers participated in this special showcase presentation. Performances took place on Nov. 7, 8 and 9 at 7:30pm and on Nov. 10 at 3pm. There will also be a matinee, a new initiative at a special price, on Sat., Nov. 9 at 3pm.

 The From the Horse’s Mouth celebration of The Jerome Robbins Dance Division also included a panel discussion with current and past staff of the Dance Division on Wed., Nov. 6 (3pm),  and a lecture/demonstration by the Dance Notation Bureau, From Notation to Creation, on Fri., Nov. 8 (3pm).

CAST: Arthur Aviles, Emma Rose Brown, Diana Byer, Yoshiko Chuma, Ze-eva Cohen, Alberto Del Saz, Joan Finkelstein, Julia Foulkes, Ann Hutchinson Guest, Joseph Houseal, Tanisha Jones, Deborah Jowitt, Phyllis Lamhut, Kathleen Leary, Cassie Mey, Jennifer Muller, Linda Murray, Daisy Pommer, Rajika Puri, Charles Reinhardt, Henning Rübsam, Magda Saleh, Carlotta Santana, Margo Sappington, Jan Schmidt, Alice Standin, Tony Waag, Theara Ward, Lynne Weber, William Whitener, Arlene Yu