The 92nd Street Y, New York (92NY) held a highly anticipated free screening of the new documentary PS DANCE! THE NEXT GENERATION on Friday, September 30, 2022 at Kaufmann Concert Hall. The event was an exploration of the future of dance education in America and beyond, and included a panel discussion with filmmakers Jody Gottfried Arnhold and Nel Shelby, featured faculty member Ann Biddle, and other esteemed guests. Bringing together the entire dance community – from choreographers and dancers to educators and aficionados – the evening was attended by over 350 people, including NYC Department of Education Chancellor David C. Banks and and Paul Thompson, Executive Director of the NYC DOE Office of Arts and Special Projects.

The event commenced with a reception at 92NY’s Weill Art Gallery followed by opening remarks from Jody Gottfried Arnhold and Chancellor Banks and a dance performance by members from the Brooklyn High School of the Arts senior class. The film is available online to for all to view at https://www.allarts.org/programs/all-arts-documentary-selects/ps-dance-next-generation-dance-education-in-public-schools-faardf/.