New York Live Arts

West Village, Chelsea & Meatpacking District


You’ll find a program of more than 100 experimental, contemporary performances annually at this sleek dance center, led by artistic director Bill T Jones. International troupes from Serbia, South Africa, Korea and beyond bring fresh works to the stage, with shows that will often include pre- or post-show discussions with choreographers or dancers.


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Nearby West Village, Chelsea & Meatpacking District attractions

1. Rubin Museum of Art

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The Rubin is the first museum in the Western world to dedicate itself to the art of the Himalayas and surrounding regions. Its impressive collection spans…

2. Chelsea Hotel

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This red-brick hotel, built in the 1880s and featuring ornate iron balconies and no fewer than seven plaques declaring its literary landmark status, has…

3. Chelsea Market

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In a shining example of redevelopment and preservation, the Chelsea Market has transformed a former factory into a shopping concourse that caters to…

4. Museum at FIT

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Fashionistas won't want to miss a visit to the fabulous sartorial exhibits at the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT), which holds one of the world's…

5. White Columns

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Geographically, White Columns is part of the Meatpacking District, but aesthetically speaking, it's in Chelsea. The sedate, multiroom space hosts a wide…

6. Tibet House

0.39 MILES

With the Dalai Lama as the patron of its board, this nonprofit cultural space is dedicated to presenting Tibet’s ancient traditions through art exhibits,…

7. General Theological Seminary

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Founded in 1817, this is the oldest sem­inary of the Episcopal Church in America. The school, which sits in the midst of the beautiful Chelsea historic…

8. Flatiron Building

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Designed by Daniel Burnham and built in 1902, the 20-story Flatiron Building has a narrow triangular footprint that resembles the prow of a massive ship…