Legacy in Motion:

Honoring Naomi Goldberg Haas

Dances for a Variable Population’s
20th Anniversary Gala

Join us for an unforgettable evening celebrating 20 years of transformative leadership and bold vision.
Legacy in Motion honors our Founding Artistic Director, Naomi Goldberg Haas, whose work has redefined what dance can mean for older adults across New York City.

The evening will feature:

Live performance
Artful cuisine
Open bar
 DJ + dancing
A community gathered in joy and purpose

All proceeds support DVP’s Campaign for the Future, ensuring a dynamic leadership transition and investing in the next 20 years of impact.

Thursday, May 7, 2026
6–9 PM

Harlem Stage
150 Convent Ave,
New York, NY 10031

 

Your support helps DVP:

Secure Naomi’s legacy
Hire a new Artistic Director
Expand partnerships and board development
Establish an Artistic Innovation Fund

Celebrate the past. Invest in the future. Move with us.

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Elderly people dressed elegantly, dancing joyfully outdoors with trees in the background.
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A group of diverse elderly people dressed in colorful outfits are joyfully dancing and clapping outside, with trees in the background.
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