Dance Research Fellowship

The most celebrated dancer of his generation, Mikhail Baryshnikov is a multifaceted artist who has created, curated and performed in works across various disciplines. His career has intersected with some of the most influential figures in dance including Merce Cunningham, Martha Graham, Jerome Robbins, David Gordon, Mark Morris and Twyla Tharp.

This year marks the 50th anniversary of Baryshnikov’s arrival in the USA. In celebration of that milestone the Jerome Robbins Dance Division at the Library for the Performing Arts, which houses the Mikhail Baryshnikov archive, invites applications from dance scholars and practitioners interested in exploring the legacy of Baryshnikov.

We welcome both written and performative responses to research. Fellows receive a $10,000 stipend, dedicated support to work with a dance librarian as they work in the archive, and an opportunity to present their projects at our annual Dance Symposium in January 2025.The research period is July 1–December 31, 2024.

Save the date: The 2024-25 Dance Research Fellows will present their projects on Mikhail Baryshnikov at our annual Dance Symposium on January 31, 2025.