Tag Archives: New York City Ballet

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

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Walter’s World: Graham Company Fall and Recovery Benefit

By Walter Rutledge

Martha Graham 176 Crop (R-300 S-10x10)

The Martha Graham Dance Company Fall and Recovery benefit took place last night, Tuesday, February 26 at the Joyce Theater. Continue reading

Walter’s World: Weekend Picks Art, Dance and Music

By Walter Rutledge

Gordon Parks

With the weather promising to be unseasonably warm this weekend, there is no excuse not to get out and experience and explore the art scene. There is art and wine uptown, music Harlem style at the Apollo, and icons are celebrated uptown and downtown. Here are a few of the events happening around the city and in our community. 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

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: 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

Walter’s World: Weekend Picks Art, Dance and Theatre

By Walter Rutledge

January has turned out to be a great month for arts and entertainment for the entire family. The month has featured interactive art experiences, dance, inspiring new theatre and the return of an American classic. Continue reading

Walter’s World: How Much Has The Arts Changed For Minority Performers?

By Walter Rutledge

This weekend the New York City Ballet production of the holiday classic The Nutcracker Live From Lincoln Center appeared on public television. The George Balanchine version was brilliantly danced, and the spectacle was complete with a flying sleigh and colorful sets and costumes. The only color missing from the entire production was Black. Continue reading

Walter’s World: Dance 2.0 Dance Theatre of Harlem

By Walter Rutledge

The Dance Theatre of Harlem literally danced onto the arts scene in 1969. With just thirty students and one teacher, co-founder Karel Shock; Arthur Mitchell began what was to become his life’s mission. A Harlem native Mitchell recruited directly from his community and within two months the number of students had grown to over four hundred.

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