Dodworth dancing school

Allen Dodworth's Dancing Academy opened in a magnificent Italianate-style building, considered New York's most splendid private dance academy. The New York Times praised it as a grand example of the city's luxurious taste. Located near Grace Church, the Hall served as a prominent venue for New York's elite

Dodworth moved his academy uptown to Fifth Avenue and 26th Street after the Broadway venuenow marked a shift from its former status as a cultural hub for New York’s elite.

The original building was replaced by a Gothic Revival structure designed by Renwick, Aspinwall & Russell, blending with the Grace Church complex.