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The 2020 New York Season

APRIL 15-18, 2020

The 2020 New York Season

50 Forward:
The Celebration Continues!

A Message from Dance Theatre of Harlem

Dear Dance Theatre of Harlem Supporters:

After careful consideration, Dance Theatre of Harlem has decided to cancel the 2020 NY Season, which was originally scheduled for April 15 -18, 2020. As you know, New York City and State officials are working hard to limit large gatherings to prevent further spread of the coronavirus. We are disappointed to not be able to share our season of performances in April, however, your health and well-being, and that of our staff, and Company is our primary concern. Our hope is to reschedule our performances to another date in 2020, but at this time that has not yet been determined.

For those of you who purchased tickets to our performances, THANK YOU. We are happy to offer you two options for your consideration:

-We sincerely hope you will consider donating your tickets back to Dance Theatre of Harlem as a tax-deductible contribution. In this crisis, we need your support more than ever. To donate the value of your ticket(s) as a tax-deductible contribution to Dance Theatre of Harlem, please contact CityTix at 212.581.1212 or CityTix@NYCityCenter.org.

-If you would like to request a refund, please contact CityTix at 212.581.1212 or CityTix@NYCityCenter.org..

Thank you for your support of Dance Theatre of Harlem. On behalf of the Company, we look forward to returning to the New York City Center Stage.

All the best,

Virginia Johnson      Anna Glass
Artistic Director       Executive Director

The late, legendary Arthur Mitchell’s extraordinary vision for ballet in the 21st century is vibrantly alive with performances featuring live music and a new generation of choreographic voices. Fifty years ago, Mitchell and master teacher Karel Shook co-founded Dance Theatre of Harlem to challenge perceptions and create new opportunities. Join us for a stirring look at the future of ballet at New York City Center, April 15 – 18, 2020.

2020 NY Season Sponsor:

2020 Vision Gala

Season Repertoire & Program Highlights

Wednesday, April 15, 2020 | 7pm

Opening Night & 50 Forward: 2020 Vision Gala Program

A one-night-only celebration featuring live music to kick off 50 Forward—a vision for Dance Theatre of Harlem’s next 50 years! Included are a tribute to our beloved Jessye Norman that brings together three generations of Dance Theatre of Harlem dancers and the New York premiere of Robert Garland’s latest work, Higher Ground, set to the music of Stevie Wonder!

Higher Ground (Excerpts) NY Premiere
Choreography by Robert Garland

Odalisques Variations from Le Corsaire
Staged by Dylan Santos after Marius Petipa

Balm in Gilead Tribute to Jessye Norman
Choreography by Arthur Mitchell

Pièce d’occasion

Balamouk (Extended) NY Premiere
Choreography by Annabelle Lopez Ochoa
Live accompaniment by The Klezmatics

2020 Vision Gala Dinner & Dancing at the Ziegfeld Ballroom follows the performance | Tickets start at $1500

Programs subject to change

Passage Photo by Brian Callan

Friday, April 17, 2020 | 8pm

Repertoire Program

An evening of eclectic repertoire by today’s most inspired choreographers representing ballet in the 21st century.

Higher Ground  NY Premiere
Choreography by Robert Garland

Gustave Le Gray No. 1 NY Premiere
Choreography by Pam Tanowitz
DTH with New York City Ballet’s Ashley Bouder and Anthony Huxley

Passage NY Premiere
Choreography by Claudia Schreier

Balamouk (Extended) NY Premiere
Choreography by Annabelle Lopez Ochoa
Live accompaniment by The Klezmatics

 

Looking Forward: Post-Performance Talk

Stay after the Friday night performance for a conversation about the next 50 years of DTH, the vision for 21st century ballet and Women Who Move Us, a DTH initiative established to develop and support the creative work of female choreographers.

Programs subject to change

Gustave Le Gray No.1 Photo by Teresa Wood

Saturday, April 18, 2020 | 2pm

Family Matinée

Fun for all ages! Stay for the Meet-the-Ballerina event following the performance.

Higher Ground  NY Premiere
Choreography by Robert Garland

Odalisques Variations from Le Corsaire
Staged by Dylan Santos after Marias Petipa

Special performance by the Dance Theatre of Harlem School

Balamouk (Extended) NY Premiere
Choreography by Annabelle Lopez Ochoa
Live accompaniment by The Klezmatics

Programs subject to change

Company Member Alexandra Hutchinson and DTH Student

Family Matinée Pre-Show Family Dance Class
12:45 – 1:30pm

Share a joyful dance experience with your children prior to the performance!
Ages 5-8 and accompanying adults*
$10 per person ( including accompanying adult)

This class is for Family Matinée ticket holders. Please purchase your performance tickets before you purchase the dance class.

Family Dance Class

Saturday, April 18, 2020 | 8pm

Repertoire Program

An evening of eclectic repertoire by today’s most inspired choreographers representing ballet in the 21st century.

Higher Ground  NY Premiere
Choreography by Robert Garland

Gustave Le Gray No. 1 NY Premiere
Choreography by Pam Tanowitz
DTH with New York City Ballet’s Ashley Bouder and Anthony Huxley

Passage NY Premiere
Choreography by Claudia Schreier

Balamouk (Extended) NY Premiere
Choreography by Annabelle Lopez Ochoa
Live accompaniment by The Klezmatics

Closing Night Party

Saturday evening ticket holders 21 and older are invited to celebrate with the dancers in the Grand Tier Lobby at a free closing night party! Space is limited. Pre-registration is required after ticket purchase. Click Here To RSVP!

Programs subject to change

Balamouk Photo by Christopher Duggan Courtesy of Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival

Your Ticket to Savings!

Group Sales

Groups of 10 or More Save! The bigger the group the bigger the savings!

Contact Roberto Villanueva, Group Sales Manager, at groupsales@dancetheatreofharlem.org
or call 212.690.2800 ext. 404

Balamouk Photo by Paula Lobo

Multi-Buy

Save 20% when you purchase tickets to 2 or more performances!

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Supporters

Support for the Dance Theatre of Harlem’s 2019/2020 Tour Program made possible in part by: John and Jody Arnhold; The Dauray Fund; Ford Foundation; Ann & Gordon Getty Foundation; Harkness Foundation for Dance; Howard Gilman Foundation; The Dubose & Dorothy Heyward Memorial Fund: John L. McHugh Foundation; Margaret T. Morris Foundation; National Endowment for the Arts; New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Andrew M. Cuomo and the New York State Legislature; Tatiana Piankova Foundation; May and Samuel Rudin Family Foundation; The Shubert Foundation, and Virginia B. Toulmin Foundation.

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