Mark DeGarmo Dance Email Format
Performing ArtsNew York, United States2-10 Employees
Mark DeGarmo Dance (MDD) is a nonprofit performing arts organization based in New York City that focuses on educating communities and children through dance, creating and presenting original artistic and scholarly work, and fostering intercultural engagement. Founded in 1987 by dancer and scholar Mark DeGarmo, the organization delivers interdisciplinary arts programming for New York City public elementary students in economically challenged and under-resourced neighborhoods, including an evidence-based program that combines dance, movement, and creative writing to support long-term learning outcomes. MDD positions itself within the performing arts sector as a model for integrating arts education with public school curricula and community engagement, earning recognition from national bodies and the presidency for its commitment to urban communities. A recent development notes MDD’s ongoing public programming, including its Virtual Salon Performance Series for Social Change, which expands its reach beyond the NYC classroom to wider audiences via online presentations.