NYC Drawing the Dance Workshop Returns to Dixon Place

The popular live drawing event featuring a professional dancer returns for Women's History Month.

Mar. 21, 2026 at 12:00am

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The NYC Drawing the Dance workshop, organized by Creative Performances and presented by Dixon Place Theater, is set to take place on March 21, 2026. The event will feature professional dancer and choreographer Jenifer Dillow as the model, and attendees will have the opportunity to draw her as she performs slow, sustained poses during the approximately 2-hour workshop.

Why it matters

The NYC Drawing the Dance workshop provides a unique opportunity for artists to observe and capture the movement and form of a professional dancer in real-time. The event is particularly significant as it coincides with Women's History Month, highlighting the talents and contributions of female performers in the arts.

The details

The workshop will be held at the Dixon Place Theater in New York City. Attendees will have access to music stands provided by the venue to use as drawing surfaces. While there will be no formal instruction, the event is geared towards artists with prior drawing and painting experience who are interested in exploring a new creative medium. Participants will be able to keep their own artwork, and the dancer or organizers may request photos of the artwork, at the discretion of the artists.

  • The workshop will take place on Saturday, March 21, 2026.
  • The event will run from 12:30 p.m. to approximately 2:30 p.m., with a 10-minute break for a costume change.

The players

Creative Performances

The organization that is hosting and organizing the NYC Drawing the Dance workshop.

Dixon Place Theater

The venue hosting the event, located at 161A Chrystie Street in New York City.

Jenifer Dillow

A professional performer and choreographer in New York City, originally from St. Mary's County, Maryland. Jenifer graduated from PACE University with a BFA in Musical Theatre and a minor in Commercial Dance, and has trained at London's Royal Academy of Dramatic Art for Shakespearean Acting. She currently runs her own dance company, Metanoia Dance, in New York City and teaches at Broadway Dance Center.

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What they’re saying

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The takeaway

The NYC Drawing the Dance workshop provides a unique opportunity for artists to observe and capture the movement and form of a professional dancer in real-time, while also celebrating the talents and contributions of female performers during Women's History Month.