The Yard’s 2024 summer season is ON SALE NOW!

Tickets for the rich tapestry of performances, education programs, and community residencies are now available.

For over 50 years, The Yard has been a beacon of creativity and culture on Martha’s Vineyard and this summer is no exception.

Our mission revolves around nurturing diverse choreographers and performing artists while fostering strong community connections.

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This season brings the Martha’s Vineyard premiere of the award-winning A.I.M by Kyle Abraham, Chicana tap and music ensemble La Mezcla, and Haitian composer Val Jeanty with folkloric dance company Jean Appolon Expressions; alongside returning Yard favorites, the South Indian Ragamala Dance Company.

From the raw emotion of contemporary dance to exhilarating traditional rhythms from around the globe, performances highlight the ensemble, collective journeys, and innovative expression.

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Move Your Body! Summer Movement Classes

Whether you’re brand new to dance, a lifelong student, or a movement lover with two left feet, The Yard invites you to get up close and personal with visiting artists and local dance teachers, learn new dance forms, brush up on your technique, find a new hobby, and be inspired to move! To register for a class or workshop, visit dancetheyard.org.

And don’t forget the little ones! Kids Do Dance is our popular dance program for youth ages 6-12. Developed by Deborah Damast, longtime islander, Yard artist, and Director of Dance Education at New York University’s Steinhardt School of Education, this original program offers a dynamic, innovative approach to movement for young people led by dance educators.

• $28 per movement class (+$3.00 service charge)

• $400 for Kids Do Dance session (scholarships are available - contact [email protected] for more info.)

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The Yard Access Program

The Yard Access program is designed to make Yard programs accessible to a wider portion of our community. If our ticket prices deter you from participating in Yard performances or other programs for financial reasons, the Yard Access program is for you. With Yard Access, most Yard events are $10. Please register in advance by sending your inquiry to [email protected].