June 16, 2011
The Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History
Dance Theatre of Harlem: 40 Years of Firsts
Dance Theatre of Harlem has made history in the 40 years since Arthur Mitchell and the late Karel Shook founded the company in 1969. This multimedia exhibit captures the majesty of the choreography, the beauty of the costuming, the dancers who defied gravity and stereotyping, and Mitchell's wide-ranging accomplishments. Focusing on the discipline of dance, he brought ballet to Harlem and Dance Theatre ...