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Dance Theatre of Harlem to remount iconic ballet Firebird for 2026 World Tour

Many dancers prefer the feel of a three-quarter shank; it can improve the look of your foot on pointe and provide added support and flexibility to your shoes, as well. Learn from DTH School Director Tai Jimenez how to do so!

NYCDA is a community of professionals helping dancers bridge the gap between the worlds of competition, collegiate, and professional dance-including DTH Company Artist Delaney Washignton

Ingrid Silva on straddling strength and vulnerability as a dancer, being open even in moments of self-doubt, and expressing the fullness of one’s identity.

The Royal Ballet, Dance Theatre of Harlem and Black British Ballet present an exclusive insight

Major cultural institutions in the neighborhood are changing and are more relevant than ever.

The internationally acclaimed Dance Theatre of Harlem is pleased to announce the addition of an incredible force of forward-thinking strategy and communications in Fatima Jones.

Robert Garland, Dance Theater’s new artistic director and longtime resident choreographer, presides over his first season at New York City Center.

A principal dancer with Dance Theater of Harlem, she was an international star, a memorable Firebird and an inspiration for dancers of color.

The choreographer Robert Garland will take over next year, succeeding Virginia Johnson, who was appointed by Arthur Mitchell, the company’s co-founder.

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The debate over who should get payouts under their policies has entered the courts, state legislatures and Washington.

Creating steps is no problem for the resident choreographer of Dance Theater of Harlem. But he does more: He makes ballet relevant.

The “Dance Theatre of Harlem From Black and White to Living Color” photo exhibition is on display at the Slover Library in downtown Norfolk. It will be available through Tuesday, May 7.

Members past and present talk about Mitchell and the company, reborn and newly vital, that was created in the wake of Dr. King’s assassination.

How the venerable troupe's 50th anniversary honors its history while looking ahead

Dionne Figgins, left, and members of Dance Theater of Harlem in an excerpt from “Forces of Rhythm” at the company’s 50th-anniversary gala.

Brown ballet shoes are making dancers of color feel welcomed and accepted

Article by Zita Allen

La compañía de danza cumple 50 años y lo festeja con una gira por todo el país y una temporada especial en el New York City Center

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Article by Apollinaire Scherr

As Dance Theatre of Harlem turns 50, Arthur Mitchell's company has proven to be just as tenacious and resilient as he was. At times it looked like it wouldn't make it. But with the spirit of the phoenix it rises again.

Every member of the Dance Theatre of Harlem family can recite co-founder Arthur Mitchell's credo, "You represent something larger than yourself." Whether consciously or not, they all move through the world accordingly. Mitchell often remarked that "I don't have no dumb dancers," and he took pride in the fact that after being at DTH, dancers could be successful in any field they entered.

By Judy Tyrus, DTH Alumni

By Janine Latus - Dec 9th, 2018

DTH Alumni Theresa Ruth Howard For Dance Magazine

"With the recent passing of Mr. Mitchell, I feel an even greater responsibility to share and grow the vision he began," says longtime company member Lindsey Croop. "Art is both transformative and transcendent, and because of DTH, there is a place for everyone." Photo by Kyle Froman for Pointe.ne."

Ballet dancers of color have long painted, dyed or covered point shoes in makeup to match their skin. Could this small barrier to inclusion finally be disappearing?

Dance Theatre of Harlem, The International Association of Blacks in Dance (IABD), and Dance/USA are pleased to announce The Equity Project: Increasing the Presence of Blacks in Ballet, a three-year partnership program to support the advancement of racial equity in professional ballet companies.

Local educator China White was a founding member of Dance Theatre of Harlem and now teaches ballet at Fort Hayes Metropolitan Education Center.

He braved racist taunts for doing what he loved best – dancing – but once his talent was embraced by the great George Balanchine he was unstoppable

Gayle McKinney Griffith, photographed by legendary New York dance/theater photographer Martha Swope, was an original dance member of Dance Theatre of Harlem, the nation’s first major black classical company. She danced with the company and worked directly with DTH founder and director Arthur Mitchell from 1968 to 1978. (Photo by Martha Swope courtesy of Dance Theatre of Harlem)

Dance Theatre of Harlem - Rachel Neville