Join us to celebrate JMTW’s 50th Anniversary!
Dinner, drinks and performances throughout the night to honor Jennifer’s legacy.
Join us for our upcoming season at BAM Fisher April 22nd-27th 2025!
The international dance community lost one of its great lights when Jennifer Muller passed on March 29, 2023. To acknowledge her creative force, her extraordinary contributions and her deeply felt absence, JMTW will present a celebration of Jennifer’s life and legacy at The Joyce Theater on November 6th, 2023. Friends, members of the dance community and generations of her company members will come together to honor Jennifer Muller with an evening of remembrances, historical footage and live performances.
In 1983, Jennifer told the New York Times “I’m not an abstractionist. A great deal of my work has a sense of celebration.”
We come together now to celebrate Jennifer, an artist who dedicated her life to her art, overcoming many obstacles along the way. She led with vision, perseverance and a steadfast belief in creativity as an essential aspect of human nature. Looking back on her countless contributions,
we celebrate her commitment to welcoming and connecting with a wide range of theatergoers, from newcomers to dance aficionados
we celebrate her immeasurable contributions to the lives of dancers – as performer, movement-maker, teacher, image-weaver and mentor to many
we celebrate her prolific outpouring of original, varied work, spanning more than five decades
we celebrate her extraordinary talents as performer, director, and choreographer
we celebrate her humor, her stubborn nature, her drama, her shared humanity
We celebrate her life and legacy.
This event is free to attend with RSVP. Join our family of dancers, alumni, collaborators, staff and friends as we remember and CELEBRATE our maverick of a leader, Jennifer Muller.
Address: The Joyce Theater, 175 Eighth Avenue (at 19th Street) New York, New York.
Doors Open: 7:00pm
Event: 7:30pm
The Celebration of Jennifer's Life will be immediately followed by a reception, location TBA.
JMTW is self-producing this Celebration of Life, and we are turning to new friends and long-time supporters for help. We ask for assistance as we take on the theater crew expenses, dancer fees, costs to present archival footage of Jennifer, as well as expenses to broadcast a video of the evening worldwide.
Despite sizable production expenses, we aren't charging ticket fees to keep this event accessible for all of Jennifer's many friends and supporters. If you would like to help us, make a gift in honor of Jennifer.
All charitable contributions are fully tax-deductible. In this transitional period of our organization, fiscal sponsorship is provided by Unique Projects, Inc., a non-profit organization administered by Pentacle (DanceWorks Inc.). Pentacle is a non-profit management support organization for the performing arts. www.pentacle.org
JMTW will return to Alpha Omega's private outdoor gravel garden for a second program. Catch us live a second night as JMTW performs Attic!
Attic views a woman unearthing the detritus of a past love while sorting through boxes stored in an attic. Reminded of the harsh reality of her loneliness, she manages to reclaim her perspective by “letting go” of the relationship with compassion and renewed self-confidence. Attic represents a superior example of the personalized emotion-driven work unique to Jennifer Muller.
$20 TICKETS | space limited
*In case of rain, the performance will be held in the Alpha Omega studio theater.
Join us for an evening of live concert dance in Alpha Omega's private outdoor gravel garden. Come support the company as we perform excerpts of JMTW's piece Island in-person!
Island is a collaboration with photographer Roberto Dutesco. Mr. Dutesco created haunting images of the horses on Sable Island—horses, abandoned by shipwrecks, that have existed on the island without human intervention or interference. Taking its cue from the social interaction and imagery of these wild horses and what they represent as an increasingly rare natural phenomenon, the piece is a peon to the contrast between a confined existence and an unfettered, untamed state of being.
Focused on a parallel between the wild horses confined to Sable Island in Nova Scotia as photographed by Roberto Dutesco and the response to the emotional experience of living in a Covid era, the piece echoes the sentiment of our times.
$20 TICKETS | space limited
*In case of rain, the performance will be held in the Alpha Omega studio theater.
$5 suggested donation | venmo: @thecraftny
[available day of show - code: 7137]
*all proceeds go directly to the artists*
*tentative rain delay performance scheduled for Sunday, July 18th @ 2:00 PM*
Wondering how to travel to Governors Island this Sunday? Here are some helpful links when planning your trip:
October 28th, 2020 | 7pm
No need to leave your house to partake in our 45th Anniversary Online Celebration...
Artistic Director, Jennifer Muller, as well as JMTW's Board of Directors, Artistic Council, Dancers and Staff, would like to invite you to virtually attend our 45th Anniversary celebration as we look back at the company's groundbreaking history of repertory & collaborators, while we look forward with determination and commitment to pushing creativity into our present & future.
In our ode to the past, present, and future of JMTW, we will be featuring videoclip excerpts of four iconic repertory pieces, spanning 1973 through our current times, and featuring a host of notables and alumni from around the world, including:
Christopher Pilafian
Original JMTW Company Member, Professor of Dance at University of California, Santa Barbara , Artistic Director of Santa Barbara Dance Theater
Jeff Croiter
Tony Award Winner, JMTW Lighting Director
Christopher Makos
Andy Warhol's principle photographer & JMTW collaborator on Interview: The Warhol Project
Roel Voorintholt
Artistic Director of the celebrated Netherlands Dance Company, Introdans
If you are unable to join us for our Virtual Gala Debut, but would still like to celebrate and support the company, we will be making our online Youtube link viewable on October 28th, 7pm EST, and anytime thereafter!
TUB, choreographed in 1973, was a pacesetting piece in its use of unusual physical elements on stage. The piece employs a tub filled with water and is danced wet. To an original score by Burt Alcantara, Tub is both an evocative and playful piece about the symbolic and emotional significance of water and cleansing.
Music by Burt Alcantara
Original Lighting Design by Richard Nelson
Costume Design by Christina Ham, Stageworks
Tub and Cup Design by John Duff
GRASS (2020 Virtual Adaptation) is a piece loosely inspired by Walt Whitman's Leaves of Grass, from the depth of meaning and essential spirit of the writing. Whitman’s sensibility—his celebration of life and his awareness that the threads connect us all stem from the shared experience of longing, loneliness and the need for companionship— as well as from the contentment of being and the mystery of our connection to the earth and each other.
Live Music Performed by Julia Kent
Original Lighting Design by Jeff Croiter
INTERRUPTED RIVER: Propelled by Yoko Ono's hypnotic score and framed by Keith Haring's stunning decor, this broad canvas of a work witnesses the conflict and violence that arises when the natural progression — the stream of life — is disrupted and diverted from its course. Danced on a floor strewn with newspapers etched with red footprints, against a spectacularly vibrant backdrop, with costumes blaring Post headlines — all elements designed by Keith Haring— the piece becomes, in totality, a living work of art.
Music by Yoko Ono
Sets by Keith Haring
Costume Design by William Katz and Keith Haring
Lighting Design by Ken Tabachnick
INTERVIEW: THE WARHOL PROJECT: Based on the life of Andy Warhol, quotes capturing his point of view, and the photos taken of Warhol by Christopher Makos, the principle photographer of Andy Warhol’s life. The piece also employs images from Interview Magazine, the magazine that Warhol founded.
Commissioned and performed by Introdans, (the Netherlands).
Photos by Christopher Makos
Video Projection Design by Mark Bolotin
HATCH Presenting Series was created in the Spring of 1997 in response to the need in the dance field for a cost-free space that enables emerging choreographers to investigate new work, present works-in-progress and engage in dialogue with the audience, free from financial pressure and the scrutiny of critical response.
2019 Spring HATCH dates are October 12th & 26th, November 9th, 23rd and December 7th . Please stay tuned for Fall 2020 dates!
Performances are held at The Works Studio, 131 West 24th Street, 4th Floor, New York City.
*Please see HATCH section of the website (located under the performance tab above) for ticket purchase information. Tickets are only available for the upcoming show at this time.
Jennifer Muller/The Works will be presenting a diverse selection of repertory excerpts, followed by a bountiful dessert and wine reception. Evocative dance, good wine, and good company: join us to kick off the 2019 Holiday Season!
Location
Stepping Out Studios, Grand Ballroom
37 West 26th St. 9th Floor
New York, NY 10010
(between 5th & 6th Avenues)
Date
Thursday, December 5th
Doors open at 6:30 PM
Performance 7:00 PM
Followed by Holiday Reception
Tickets
General Admission: $70
Young Professionals: $50
(under age 35)
Attire
Festive Dress
To buy online, please visit our event page:
https://www.accelevents.com/e/JenniferMullerTheWorksAnnualHolidayParty
Limited space, reserve your ticket now!
HATCH Presenting Series was created in the Spring of 1997 in response to the need in the dance field for a cost-free space that enables emerging choreographers to investigate new work, present works-in-progress and engage in dialogue with the audience, free from financial pressure and the scrutiny of critical response.
2019 Spring HATCH dates are October 12th & 26th, November 9th, 23rd and December 7th . Please stay tuned for Fall 2020 dates!
Performances are held at The Works Studio, 131 West 24th Street, 4th Floor, New York City.
*Please see HATCH section of the website (located under the performance tab above) for ticket purchase information. Tickets are only available for the upcoming show at this time.
HATCH Presenting Series was created in the Spring of 1997 in response to the need in the dance field for a cost-free space that enables emerging choreographers to investigate new work, present works-in-progress and engage in dialogue with the audience, free from financial pressure and the scrutiny of critical response.
2019 Spring HATCH dates are October 12th & 26th, November 9th, 23rd and December 7th . Please stay tuned for Fall 2020 dates!
Performances are held at The Works Studio, 131 West 24th Street, 4th Floor, New York City.
*Please see HATCH section of the website (located under the performance tab above) for ticket purchase information. Tickets are only available for the upcoming show at this time.
HATCH Presenting Series was created in the Spring of 1997 in response to the need in the dance field for a cost-free space that enables emerging choreographers to investigate new work, present works-in-progress and engage in dialogue with the audience, free from financial pressure and the scrutiny of critical response.
2019 Spring HATCH dates are October 12th & 26th, November 9th, 23rd and December 7th . Please stay tuned for Fall 2020 dates!
Performances are held at The Works Studio, 131 West 24th Street, 4th Floor, New York City.
*Please see HATCH section of the website (located under the performance tab above) for ticket purchase information. Tickets are only available for the upcoming show at this time.
HATCH Presenting Series was created in the Spring of 1997 in response to the need in the dance field for a cost-free space that enables emerging choreographers to investigate new work, present works-in-progress and engage in dialogue with the audience, free from financial pressure and the scrutiny of critical response.
2019 Spring HATCH dates are October 12th & 26th, November 9th, 23rd and December 7th . Please stay tuned for Fall 2020 dates!
Performances are held at The Works Studio, 131 West 24th Street, 4th Floor, New York City.
*Please see HATCH section of the website (located under the performance tab above) for ticket purchase information. Tickets are only available for the upcoming show at this time.
Dear friends and collectors,
It is our pleasure to invite you, a long-time friend and collector of Roberto's work, to the IAMWILD Foundation inaugural fundraising event. 25 years —a quarter century of exploration of the Wild Horses of Sable Island could fill the volumes of an encyclopedia. Roberto Dutesco’s voyages to Sable Island have produced the award-winning documentary Chasing Wild Horses (2009), seen by over 30 million people in 50 countries, two monumental sold-out books titled The Wild Horses of Sable Island and a dozen exhibitions around the world.
The IAMWILD Foundation was inspired by this journey. Please join us alongside Roberto for an intimate conversation about Sable Island, its band of wild horses and how his art and the IAMWILD Foundation platform of initiatives will care for their home, as well as our planet.
This event will take place on Tuesday, September 17, 2019 at 6 pm. Join us for cocktails and a reception as well as enjoy JMTW’s pop-up performances of Mullers’ classic piece ‘Island.’
Island is a collaboration with photographer Roberto Dutesco. Mr. Dutesco has created haunting images of the horses on Sable Island—horses that have existed without human intervention or interference. Taking its cue from the physical motion, social interaction and imagery of these wild horses and what they represent as an increasingly rare natural phenomenon, the piece is a peon to an unfettered, untamed state of being.
Chase Contemporary 521 West 23rd street New York, NY 10011 RSVP: info@iamwild.org
50 percent of proceeds from photography purchases will go to Jennifer Muller/ The Works
Women choreographers have been pioneers of contemporary dance since its inception, and WOMEN / CREATE! - A Festival of Dance reconnects with those roots to present a distinguished week of programming that celebrates women creators and their unapologetic voices in the dance world.
Buglisi Dance Theatre
Carolyn Dorfman Dance
The Francesca Harper Project
Jennifer Muller/The Works
Women choreographers have been pioneers of contemporary dance since its inception, and WOMEN / CREATE! - A Festival of Dance reconnects with those roots to present a distinguished week of programming that celebrates women creators and their unapologetic voices in the dance world.
The Francesca Harper Project
Jennifer Muller/The Works
Helen Simoneau Danse
Katarzyna Skarpetowska featuring The Richmond Ballet
Women choreographers have been pioneers of contemporary dance since its inception, and WOMEN / CREATE! - A Festival of Dance reconnects with those roots to present a distinguished week of programming that celebrates women creators and their unapologetic voices in the dance world.
The Francesca Harper Project
Jennifer Muller/The Works
Helen Simoneau Danse
Katarzyna Skarpetowska, featuring The Richmond Ballet
A reception for VIP Ticket Holders will immediately follow the performance at The Works Studio, located at 131 W 24th St. 4th Fl, NY, NY 10011.
Women choreographers have been pioneers of contemporary dance since its inception, and WOMEN / CREATE! - A Festival of Dance reconnects with those roots to present a distinguished week of programming that celebrates women creators and their unapologetic voices in the dance world.
Armitage Gone! Dance
Buglisi Dance Theatre
Carolyn Dorfman Dance
Jennifer Muller/The Works
An opening night reception for VIP Ticket Holders will immediately follow the performance at The Works Studio, located at 131 W 24th St. 4th Fl, NY, NY 10011.
JMTW returns to Athleta on May 31st for pop-up performances from 5-8. Shop Athleta to outfit your life in motion and watch Jennifer Muller/The Works dancers bring the movement of contemporary dance into a new space, as part of JMTW’s Area Performance Project.
This performance is partially funded by New York City’s Department of Cultural Affairs.
HATCH Presenting Series was created in the Spring of 1997 in response to the need in the dance field for a cost-free space that enables emerging choreographers to investigate new work, present works-in-progress and engage in dialogue with the audience, free from financial pressure and the scrutiny of critical response.
HATCHed is the capstone performance of the Fall and Spring seasons of HATCH Presenting Series. Jennifer Muller/The Works has invited three particularly gifted choreographers who presented work in HATCH's history to return to The Works Studio to present longer, more substantiated work. Their creations should not be missed. Join us!
Julianne Cariño
Ana Lejava
Ponybox Dance Theatre
General Admission: $20
Students (with ID): $15 *these tickets are only available at the door (cash only)
Performance will be followed by a Q&A with presenting choreographers.
at Ailey Citigroup Theater, 405 West 55th Street, NYC
immediately followed by
at the Manhattan Penthouse, 80 Fifth Avenue, NYC
(transportation will be provided)
honoring
The Law Offices of Erwin Atkins
& Roberto Dutesco of IAMWILD and The Wild Horses of Sable Island
for exceptional creative outreach & community service.
Jennifer Muller/The Works at Kaatsbaan International Dance Center
Saturday, May 11, 2019 at 7:30pm
Tickets: Adults $35, Students and Children $10
Kaatsbaan is a bucolic 153-acre dance facility located on New York’s Hudson River in the charming village of Tivoli. Three state-of-the-art dance studios, the Dancers’ Inn accommodating 32 guests, the Gate House offering kitchen facilities and additional accommodations, and a 160-seat black box theater with a performance floor the size of the Metropolitan Opera stage provide for a breathtaking and paradisiacal artistic country home for creative action and achievement.
Since Kaatsbaan's inception in 1990, year-round programming, performances, residencies, and seasonal events have offered unique discoveries with every visit. The organization's dedication to collaboration between dance, historic preservation, and environmental conservation has protected its vast open spaces, undeveloped hay fields, woodlands, and magnificent scenic views of the famed Hudson Valley and Catskill Mountains.
Albert Andrew Garcia
Becca Mann
Dat Nguyen
Sue Samuels: Jazz Roots Dance Company
Julia Larcenaire and Kalinda Santor: Fallen Limb Dance
Kelsey Saulnier
Noel St. Jean: The Legible Bodies
General Admission: $20
Students (with ID): $15 *these tickets are only available at the door (cash only)
Performance will be followed by a Q&A with presenting choreographers.
HATCH Presenting Series was created in the Spring of 1997 in response to the need in the dance field for a cost-free space that enables emerging choreographers to investigate new work, present works-in-progress and engage in dialogue with the audience, free from financial pressure and the scrutiny of critical response.
Presenting Choreographers:
Malaika Holder
Yamini Kalluri
Kristina Bermudez
Julia Antinozzi
Serena Chang
General Admission: $20
Students (with ID): $15 *these tickets are only available at the door (cash only)
Performance will be followed by a Q&A with presenting choreographers led by JMTW General Manager, Katy Neely..
Join Jennifer Muller/The Works for an intimate night of dance in our Chelsea Studio. Repertory will explore different facets of emotional reality and relationships, so start your Valentine's Day festivities early and book a date now!
In the spirit of the holiday (and in the name of our event!), we will be providing complimentary Rosé wine and appetizers.
Doors Open: 6:30
Showtime: 7:00
General: $25.00
Young Professionals (under the age of 35): $20.00 *These tickets may only be purchased at the door.
For tickets, click here!
HATCH Presenting Series was created in the Spring of 1997 in response to the need in the dance field for a cost-free space that enables emerging choreographers to investigate new work, present works-in-progress and engage in dialogue with the audience, free from financial pressure and the scrutiny of critical response.
2018 Spring HATCH dates are March 31st, April 14th, April 28th, and May 12th. Please stay tuned for Fall 2018 dates!
Performances are held at The Works Studio, 131 West 24th Street, 4th Floor, New York City.
*Please see HATCH section of the website (located under the performance tab above) for ticket purchase information. Tickets are only available for the upcoming show at this time.
HATCH Presenting Series was created in the Spring of 1997 in response to the need in the dance field for a cost-free space that enables emerging choreographers to investigate new work, present works-in-progress and engage in dialogue with the audience, free from financial pressure and the scrutiny of critical response.
2018 Spring HATCH dates are March 31st, April 14th, April 28th, and May 12th. Please stay tuned for Fall 2018 dates!
Performances are held at The Works Studio, 131 West 24th Street, 4th Floor, New York City.
*Please see HATCH section of the website (located under the performance tab above) for ticket purchase information. Tickets are only available for the upcoming show at this time.
HATCH Presenting Series was created in the Spring of 1997 in response to the need in the dance field for a cost-free space that enables emerging choreographers to investigate new work, present works-in-progress and engage in dialogue with the audience, free from financial pressure and the scrutiny of critical response.
This program presents Saturday evening performances each year sectioned into Fall and Spring series. The emerging choreographers who participate in the HATCH Series vary in age, perspective and technique. The Works believes that each of their voices deserves a platform for mentorship and performance. The dances offered range from solo to group pieces, some accompanied by live music or actors. The series has presented over 1,000 choreographic works.
Presentations for the HATCH Series occur October/November/December for the Fall and April/May for the Spring series.
2018 Fall HATCH dates are October 13th, November 10th, November 17th, and December 1st. Please stay tuned for Spring 2019 dates!
Performances are held at The Works Studio, 131 West 24th Street, 4th Floor, New York City.
*Please see HATCH section of the website (located under the performance tab above) for ticket purchase information. Tickets are unavailable at this time.
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 8 • 6-8PM • NO ENTRANCE FEE
JMTW partners with Ivy Brown Gallery in support of artist Frank Bradfield’s new exhibit, Evolution of Resolution. The Works will perform pop-up excerpts from recent repertory throughout the night, creating a fusion between dance and visual art that is not to be missed. Food and Beverage will be provided.
HATCH Presenting Series was created in the Spring of 1997 in response to the need in the dance field for a cost-free space that enables emerging choreographers to investigate new work, present works-in-progress and engage in dialogue with the audience, free from financial pressure and the scrutiny of critical response.
2018 Spring HATCH dates are March 31st, April 14th, April 28th, and May 12th. Please stay tuned for Fall 2018 dates!
Performances are held at The Works Studio, 131 West 24th Street, 4th Floor, New York City.
*Please see HATCH section of the website (located under the performance tab above) for ticket purchase information. Tickets are only available for the upcoming show at this time.
Jennifer Muller/The Works is seeking Male Dancers for 2018-2019 season including potential international touring.
Auditions for Company Membership and incoming Scholarship Students will be held on:
Friday, July 27th from 4:30PM - 6:30PM at Steps on Broadway.
While attendance at the workshop is not mandatory, it is highly recommended for dancers interested in auditioning for the company to attend the preceding classes.
