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Walter’s World: Dance Theatre of Harlem (with video)

By Walter Rutledge

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In 2004 America’s barrier breaking ballet company, Dance Theatre of Harlem was forced to suspend operations. This was a considerable loss to the dance world; for over thirty-five years the company had not only filled a void by hiring and training ballet dancers of color, but it debunked the widely held belief that dancers of African decent were physically ill equipped to dance ballet. On Wednesday, April 10 the Dance Theatre of Harlem was officially resurrected at Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Frederick P. Rose Hall, Time Warner Center. Continue reading

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Walter’s World: Weekend Picks, Dance- April 5, 2013

By Walter Rutledge

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This weekend dance takes the lead. We have modern dance in Chelsea, dance theatre on the westside, daredevil acrobatics in Williamsburg and an icon returns to Lincoln Center.  Here are a few of the many events taking place around the city and in our community. Continue reading

School of American Ballet to Hold Auditions in Harlem

SABcommunity1The School of American Ballet (SAB), the country’s most prominent ballet academy, will hold special free auditions for boys and girls ages 6 to 10 in Harlem on Friday, April 26, at Harlem School of the Arts, 645 St. Nicholas Avenue.  Continue reading

The Dance Theatre of Harlem New Season 2013

New-Image-For-Company-2013-Season-reducedThe newly relaunched Dance Theatre of Harlem Company makes its much-anticipated return to New York with an eclectic mix of new and familiar works that highlight the range and  diversity of this legendary company. Continue reading

Dance Theatre of Harlem Returns To NYC

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Dance Theatre of Harlem (DTH) will make its highly anticipated return to the New York stage at Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Frederick P. Rose Hall, Time Warner Center, New York City on Wednesday, April 10, for six performances through April 14.  Continue reading

Harlem’s Thelma Golden At New York City Ballet Gala Honoring Valentino

 

Beautiful first autumn weekend dining out on Thursday night’s New York City Ballet gala honoring Valentino who created special costumes for the ballet company. Guests included Thelma Golden, Studio Museum in Harlem and Michael Smith. Continue reading

The School of American Ballet Boys and Girls Auditions in Harlem

Is your child the next Misty Copeland or Arthur Mitchell? The School of American Ballet (SAB), the country’s most prominent ballet academy, will hold special free auditions for boys and girls ages 6 to 10 in Harlem on Friday, May 4, at Harlem School of the Arts, 645 St. Nicholas Avenue. Continue reading

Walter’s World: Dance Theatre of Harlem II

By Walter Rutledge

The Dance Theatre of Harlem Ensemble, now also known as Dance Theatre of Harlem II, made their New York début on February 7 at the Joyce Theater. Continue reading

Walter’s World: Weekend Picks- Opera, Art and a Dancing Birthday Celebration

By Walter Rutledge

This weekend Opera returns to Harlem. Art also makes a big statement uptown. While a Harlem landmark has a birthday. Continue reading

Walter’s World: Dance Theatre of Harlem II To Debut At The Joyce

By Walter Rutledge

Dance Theatre of Harlem II, also known as the Dance Theatre of Harlem Ensemble, will begin their New York début season at the Joyce Theater on February 7, 2012. Continue reading