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The Yard

1 Middle Road
508-645-9662

About Us:

A contemporary artist residency, dance and performance center for Martha's Vineyard and beyond


Upcoming Events at The Yard

Dance Theatre of Harlem: Dancing in the Streets

Tuesday, Aug 19, 2025 at 1:30pm
Ocean Park
Oak Bluffs, MA
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Dance Theatre of Harlem: Ballet Masterclass Intensive

Wednesday, Aug 20, 2025 from 11:00am to 12:30pm
Vineyard Arts Project Studio
Edgartown, MA
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Dance Theatre of Harlem: Ballet Masterclass Intensive

Thursday, Aug 21, 2025 from 11:00am to 12:30pm
Vineyard Arts Project Studio
Edgartown, MA
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Dance Theatre of Harlem Special Performance

Saturday, Aug 23, 2025 at 7:30pm
Oak Bluffs Union Chapel
Oak Bluffs, MA
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Recent News

The Yard's 2025 Summer Season is Here!

We're thrilled to announce our 2025 Summer Season! Get ready for performances by artists-in-residence, educational programs including Kids Do Dance and Move your Body!, workshops and pop-up discussions with guest artists, and more. This Summer…

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The Yard's 2024 Summer Season is on Sale Now!

The Yard’s 2024 summer season is ON SALE NOW! Tickets for the rich tapestry of performances, education programs, and community residencies are now available. For over 50 years, The Yard has been a beacon of creativity and culture on…

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The Yard Martha's Vineyard News - February 22, 2024

A Note From The Directors Dear Yard Family, We’ve missed you! This fall and winter have been busy with educational residencies, conversations with new and continuing nonprofit partners–both on and off-island, and long-term planning…

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The Yard News - Freedom to Create

Creativity demands time. Creativity demands freedom. With The Yard’s residencies, artists have both. At The Yard, artists thrive. Our residencies provide living wages, travel expenses, housing, food, wellness care, and leisure activities,…

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This Week at The Yard - November 6, 2023

Ugandan dancer, educator, and musician GODFREY MUWULYA returns to the Yard for two weeks of teaching and community work November 6-15. We are excited to unveil our Winter Partnership with Martha’s Vineyard Schools, bringing the vibrant…

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Indian Letters: A Creation Residency On MV

Join us for a creation residency and workshop performance by Thresh, presented by Cadenza Artists; Works & Process at the Guggenheim; Circuit Arts and The Yard. This Week At The Yard Indian Letters Creation Residency with a public…

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