The Jerome Robbins Dance Division is the world’s largest dance archive and library with an international and extensive collection that spans seven centuries.
The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts
40 Lincoln Center Plaza (entrance at 111 Amsterdam between 64th and 65th)
Third Floor
New York, NY 10023
40 Lincoln Center Plaza (entrance at 111 Amsterdam between 64th and 65th)
Third Floor
New York, NY 10023
212-870-1657
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Regular Hours
Jerome Robbins Dance Division
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday: | 10:30 AM–6 PM |
| Tuesday: | 10:30 AM–6 PM |
| Wednesday: | 10:30 AM–6 PM |
| Thursday: | 10:30 AM–6 PM |
| Friday: | 10:30 AM–6 PM |
| Saturday: | 10:30 AM–6 PM |
| Sunday: | CLOSED |
About the Division
Visiting the Collection
Can researchers walk in to access the collection?
At this time, we are not offering walk-in access to our research collections, but researchers can still access them by booking a virtual consultation with one of our librarians, who will make an appointment for you to visit the Library for the Performing Arts.
Are research appointments required to access the collection onsite?
Appointments are only required to use the research collections on the third floor. However, patrons are welcome to enter the Library for the Performing Arts without an appointment and access our circulating collections and reading rooms on the first and second floors, as well as our Outdoor Reading Room.
Are virtual consultations available and are they required before making an onsite research appointment?
Yes. Please book a virtual consultation with one of our librarians.
What else do researchers need to know about accessing the collection?
To access the special collections materials at the Library for the Performing Arts, patrons must first create a Special Collections account.
Who can researchers contact with further questions?
Please email us at dance@nypl.org with any additional queries.
Please consult with staff to book an appointment at this division.
Featured
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Dance Oral History Channel
Listen to diverse recordings of performers, choreographers, scholars and producers.
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2021 Dance Division Fellows
The Jerome Robbins Dance Division is proud to announce its newest cohort of fellows.
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Digital Collections
Interact with digitized items from the Jerome Robbins Dance Division.
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AMI Preservation and Access Initiative
The AMI collections of the Library are records of ephemeral moments in history, from performing arts rehearsals and productions to unreleased interviews and radio broadcasts that capture contemporary reactions to notable world events.
