Mark Morris Dance Center

In 1996, the Mark Morris Dance Group launched a $7.4 million capital campaign to build what would be its first permanent headquarters in the United States.

The company purchased a derelict building on the corner of Flatbush and Lafayette Avenues in Fort Greene, Brooklyn, and broke ground in 1999.

The architectural firm Beyer Blinder Belle designed the building, which consists of 5 stories, seven column-free studios with wood-sprung floors, locker rooms with showers, a wellness center, a 140-seat performance space, and offices for the company's administrative staff.

A $7.4 million capital campaign was launched to build the center, and donations were received from both public and private sources.

The fully equipped theater often holds public performances of Morris’ work, and is also rented by non-profit organizations at a subsidized rate.

On Monday through Saturday at the Dance Center, studios are filled with rehearsals and classes for children, teens, and adults.

Children's classes, which according to the New York Times, are highly affordable[2] include creative dance, modern, ballet, jazz/hip hop, tap, and music and singing.