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In New Rochelle - Harlem? Harlem! Last few weeks to see this one of a kind exhibit
Harlem? Harlem! 1968 was a watershed year in American history, a time of tremendous civil and political turmoil. The shock of the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in April of that year compelled Arthur Mitchell—the only African American dancer in mainstream ballet at that time—to find a way to make a difference in his own community. In 1969, Mitchell, a principal dancer with the renowned New York City Ballet, and his mentor, famed dance educator Karel Shook, founded The Dance Theatre of Harlem, a school and professional ballet company dedicated to the idea of providing opportunity where none had existed before. Truly a “classically American” institution, through dance training, performances and educational outreach in cities across the U.S. and abroad, Dance Theatre of Harlem has played an important role in effecting cultural change, using the art of ballet to transform perceptions and engage audiences around the world. As Dance Theatre of Harlem enters its fifth decade, the organization is building on its legacy of excellence and adding a hallmark of innovation that will place it at the forefront of the performing arts. In January 2010, Arthur Mitchell became Artistic Director Emeritus, handing the reins to former Dance Theatre of Harlem Prima Ballerina Virginia Johnson who shares leadership with Executive Director Laveen Naidu, also a former company member. The future is bright as a new generation of artists, a dedicated staff, an energetic Board and a powerful network of alumni sustain the Dance Theatre of Harlem as an enduring beacon of excellence. Dance Theatre of Harlem collaborates with the New Rochelle High School and the Museum of Arts and Culture to present Harlem? Harlem! Dance Theatre of Harlem 1969-2010. This multimedia exhibition of posters, photographs, brochures and programs bring to life 41 years of phenomenal artistic and social impact. Lecture-demonstration and performance footage, costumes from ballets including Dougla, and DTH’s unique version of Creole Giselle illuminate the impact of DTH on the Harlem community and audiences around the world.
"Dance Theatre of Harlem: 40 Years of Firsts" Exhibit Los Angeles Times Article: Dance Theatre of Harlem: 40 Years of Firsts' recalls a groundbreaking history Los Angeles Times Blog - "Culture Monster" Dance Theatre of Harlem's tights of another color
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