A museum pays homage to the heroes of dance. (programs and activities of National Museum of Dance center at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center, Saratoga Springs, NY)

From: Dance Magazine | Date: September 1, 1994| Author: Johnson, Robert (English judge) | Copyright information

The National Museum of Dance was founded in 1986 by Lewis A. Swyer and Herbert A. Chesbrough. It operates from late May through Labor Day every year and accommodates approximately 8,000 annual visitors, many of whom include audience members attending New York City Ballet performances.

SARATOGA SPRINGS, New York--Two men of vision, Lewis A. Swyer and Herbert A. Chesbrough, both executives associated with the Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC), founded the National Museum of Dan...

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