Sunday, January 11 at 2:00 pm EST
In-person
Museum of Jewish Heritage
Edmond J. Safra Plaza
36 Battery Place
New York, NY 10280
Free, donation suggested
Photos: Anna Sokolow in Kaddish by Barbara Morgan, Samantha Géracht by Gary Spector
Artistic Director Samantha Géracht presents the first of three programs at the Museum of Jewish Heritage. This lecture demonstration traces Sokolow’s history and art: from New York City’s Lower East Side, surrounded by the socialist artistic movement flourishing at the time, through her development as a world-renowned modernist choreographer, to her lifelong ties to Israel and its own modern dance roots. Anna Sokolow’s artistic story is intertwined with the American Jewish story of her time.
The lecture will feature live performance of Sokolow’s choreography by members of the Sokolow Theatre/Dance Ensemble.
Registration is free. A $10 donation is suggested.
Thursday, January 22 at 7:00 PM EST
Virtual, via Zoom
Free, registration required
The Jewish Federation of the Berkshires presents Samantha Géracht in a virtual lecture demonstration tracing Sokolow’s history and art: from New York City’s Lower East Side, surrounded by the socialist artistic movement flourishing at the time, through her development as a world-renowned modernist choreographer, to her lifelong ties to Israel and its own modern dance roots. Anna Sokolow’s artistic story is intertwined with the American Jewish story of her time.
The presentation will include video clips of performances of Anna Sokolow’s work.
Future programs at the Museum of Jewish Heritage
February 1, 2026 at 2:00 pm
Anna Sokolow and the Roots of Anti-Fascist Dance
A lecture/demonstration centered on Slaughter of the Innocents, choreographed in 1937 by Anna Sokolow with music composed by Alex North, and re-made in 2021 by Samantha Géracht.
March 1, 2026 at 2:00 pm
America at 250: Anna Sokolow’s Rooms
The Sokolow Theatre/Dance Ensemble performs Sokolow’s enduring masterpiece, Rooms.
Part of Carnegie Hall’s United in Sound: America at 250 festival.