Sunday Matinee | November 2, 2025

From its inception, our Sunday Matinee Series has been a treasured tradition at Dance Theatre of Harlem where DTH opens our doors to  bring  community-centered performances to the heart of Harlem.  Residents near (and far) are  invited to connect with artists through dynamic showcases that highlight the DTH Company, the DTH School, and a diverse array of guest artists from across the performing arts.


Guest Host

Bob Lee, On-Air Personality

In addition to his on-air roles and 107.5 WBLS, Bob Lee is also the Community Affairs Director. As part of his community-based work,  he has developed strong ties to  the community and many local and national politicians and public figures. Bob appears frequently in the Harlem community as the host of live music and other events, such as Harlem Summer Stage, Harlem Week and the African American Day Parade.

When not on the radio, Bob hosts the weekly live television program “Open,” on BronxNet, a cable television station serving the Bronx and upper Manhattan. The program features news and topics affecting the Bronx community and also treats viewers to new and established musical guests.

Amongst his other activities, Bob is a founder and board member of the Make The Grade Foundation, a not-for profit organization that provides mentoring and aid to school children.


Performers

DTH School Represented by the New York Community Trust Van Lier Fellows

The New York Community Trust Van Lier fellowship aims to support young artists by providing fully subsidized professional training to prepare for future career opportunities. Six students from The DTH School were awarded this fellowship as of

Visions Contemporary Ballet

The first piece to be performed is an excerpt from Tainted Bla’k 2022, en pointe to Lyric for Strings by George Walker and the second piece is an excerpt from Freedom 2025 with bare feet to Freedom by Damien Escobar.

Ascending Praise

Ascending Praise,  gospel choir was founded on January 6, 2025, at the Professional Performing Arts School (PPAS) under the direction of Brandon Dow. The choir was established to give students the opportunity to be part of a team, develop their musical gifts, and engage with Gospel music—the root from which other genres of music originate.