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The Jerome Robbins Dance Division of the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts
WHY ESSENTIAL:
These archives host the most comprehensive dance collection in the world. Yes, there are books and periodicals, but the biggest draw—for anyone who has an hour to kill—is the thousands of films and videotapes available for viewing. Selecting from them is like curating your own program, free of charge.
The secret:
Tucked among the half-million items in the collection are three handwritten diaries from one of the most famous of all male dancers, Vaslav Nijinsky. The manuscripts were written during the winter of 1918–19, just before Nijinsky’s career was cut short by a schizophrenia diagnosis. Reading the diaries may inspire skepticism in the medical practices of the time: “The writing is well formed and very ordered,” says Michelle Potter, curator of the collection. “It certainly doesn’t look as though they were written by someone who was about to end his career because of a mental disorder.” 40 Lincoln Center Plaza at Columbus Ave (212-870-1657)
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Time Out New York / Issue 631 : Nov 1–7, 2007
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