The Jerome Robbins Dance Division is the world’s largest dance archive and library with an international and extensive collection that spans seven centuries. Learn more about this division.
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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Jerome Robbins Dance Division
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday: | 12 PM–8 PM |
| Tuesday: | 12 PM–6 PM |
| Wednesday: | 12 PM–6 PM |
| Thursday: | 12 PM–8 PM |
| Friday: | 12 PM–6 PM |
| Saturday: | 12 PM–6 PM |
| Sunday: | CLOSED |
| Day | Date | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 12/23 | 12 PM–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 12/24 | 12 PM–1 PM |
| Wednesday | 12/25 | CLOSED |
| Thursday | 12/26 | 12 PM–8 PM |
| Friday | 12/27 | 12 PM–6 PM |
| Saturday | 12/28 | 12 PM–6 PM |
| Sunday | 12/22 | CLOSED |
About the Division
Visiting the Collection
Can researchers walk in to access the collection?
Yes, we offer walk-in access to our general research collections, including audio and moving image materials, on the third floor of the Library for the Performing Arts. Our circulating collections are available on the first and second floors of the Library.
Researchers may access our special collections in the Special Collections Reading Room by emailing dance@nypl.org or 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. A limited number of same-day walk-in appointments may be available for special collections material.
Book a Virtual Consultation
What else do researchers need to know about accessing the collection?
To borrow circulating material or access general collections items, patrons will need a Library card. To access special collections materials at the Library for the Performing Arts, patrons will also need to sign up for a Special Collections account.
Get a Library Card
Create a Special Collections Account
More questions?
Email: dance@nypl.org
Please consult with staff to book an appointment at this division.
Featured
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Digital Collections
Interact with digitized items from the Jerome Robbins Dance Division.
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Educational Programming
Book a class visit.
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Dance Oral History Project Playlist
Listen to diverse recordings of performers, choreographers, scholars and producers.
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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.
Current Exhibitions
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The Joffrey + Ballet in the U.S.
Through March 1, 2025The New York Public Library for the Performing ArtsThe Joffrey + Ballet in the U.S. tells the story of what made the Joffrey a unique force in the world of dance, demonstrating…
