AMERICA 250: MOVING TOGETHER to Mark U.S. Semi-Quincentennial at Statue of Liberty
Battery Dance and Battery Park City Authority will partner to celebrate Indigenous and multicultural histories through movement.
On Saturday, July 25, 2026, Battery Dance will present America 250: Moving Together, a one-night-only performance commemorating the U.S. semi-quincentennial. Set against the backdrop of the Statue of Liberty, the evening honors the many histories, cultures, and communities that have shaped this land for generations-highlighting the Indigenous peoples who stewarded these territories long before the founding of the United States.
Through the expressive power of dance, the performance invites audiences to reflect on the evolving story of identity, resilience, and belonging in America. For more information, please visit here.
The event is part of Battery Dance's summer season, which returns to the waterfront and transforms Wagner Park into a vibrant hub of movement, music, and cultural celebration in partnership with Battery Park City Authority. The Battery Dance Festival begins on August 10 with dynamic community workshops led by selected local dance groups, inviting New Yorkers of all ages to connect directly with artists through shared movement and cultural exchange. On Tuesday, August 11, 2026, the performances officially begin as the Festival proudly celebrates its legacy as New York City's longest-running free public dance festival-an unforgettable annual tradition that brings together extraordinary artists and audiences from around the world.
Daystar, Contemporary Dance-Drama of Indian America
Wolf: A Transformation choreography by Daystar/Rosalie Jones
Dances for Joanne and Mother Earth choreography by Daystar/Rosalie Jones
Hoop Dance danced by Sandra Lamouche (Cree)
Dancing Earth
Weaving of Worlds ...We Dream in a Multiverse... Artistic Direction by Rulan Tangen
An offering created by Dancing Earth's constellation of associate artists
Battery Dance
Heloha (World Premiere); choreography by Jock Soto
Martha Graham Dance Company
Appalachian Spring choreography by Martha Graham
Jamel Gaines Creative Outlet
Mothers of War choreography by Christopher Huggins
Battery Dance
World Premiere by Sidra Bell
