Movement Research, founded in 1978, is one of the world’s leading laboratories for the investigation of dance and movement-based forms.

Mission and Values

Valuing the individual artist, their creative process and their vital role within society, Movement Research is dedicated to the creation and implementation of free and low-cost programs that nurture and instigate discourse and experimentation. Movement Research strives to reflect the cultural, political and economic diversity of its moving community, including artists and audiences alike.


Movement Research Offices are located at 122 Cultural Center

150 First Ave (between Ninth and Tenth Street)

New York, NY 10009

212-598-0551

Movement Research classes and events occur at multiple locations. Please make sure to reference the location that is tagged in each event. 

 

Office Hours

Monday – Friday: 9:30am – 6:30pm

MR Offices will be closed for our Winter Holiday from December 23rd until January 5, 2025.

We will reopen to the public on Monday, January 6, 2025 at 9:30am ET.

 

For questions and information, please email info@movementresearch.org or

programs@movementresearch.org (Classes & Workshops)

studio@movementresearch.org (Subsidized Rehearsal Space)

marketing@movementresearch.org (Communications)

accessibility@movementresearch.org (Accessibility)