Further Lineup Revealed For Fire Island Dance Festival
by Stephi Wild - Jun 20, 2024
A balletic solo that has been enchanting audiences for decades, a jazz-infused solo featuring a rising Broadway dancer and world premieres from two innovative contemporary choreographers are among the pieces just added to this year’s Fire Island Dance Festival lineup.
THE BROOKLYN NUTCRACKER to be Presented at the Kings Theatre in December
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 3, 2023
Brooklyn Ballet's annual production of 'The Brooklyn Nutcracker' continues to grow with new scenes and live music. The production features a ballet/hip hop mash-up and dances from various cultures. This year, the role of the Rat King is originated by 'Krump King' Brian Hallowdreamz Henry.
Feature: Breaking Down Barriers at The Brooklyn Ballet
by Lora Strum - Apr 20, 2023
For Lynn Parkerson, the founder and artistic director of the Brooklyn Ballet -- one of the only ballet companies to feature an interdisciplinary performance style -- looking back on 20 years of breaking down barriers is what inspires her to keep moving forward.
Photos: Debbie Allen Honored by Dance Theatre of Harlem
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 6, 2022
Just last night, Dance Theatre of Harlem honored director, choreographer, actress and dancer Debbie Allen with the Arthur Mitchell Vision Award. The Chairman’s Award was given to Dr. Donald J. Rose and Dr. Wendy S. Ziecheck.
Kennedy Center to Present REFRAMING THE NARRATIVE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 31, 2022
In the spirit of Sankofa, in order to understand our present and ensure our future, we must know our past. Through Reframing the Narrative, June 14–19 with seven performances on the Opera House stage, the weeklong programming highlights and recognizes the extensive contribution of Black voices in ballet.
Dance Theatre of Harlem Announces Return to the Stage
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 10, 2022
The renowned Dance Theatre of Harlem is poised to make a triumphant return to the New York stage following two seasons of successful digital programming with a week of performances at New York City Center.
Dance Theatre of Harlem Presents Online Premiere of DOUGLA
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 24, 2020
Dance Theatre of Harlem has released the online premiere of Geoffrey Holder's spectacular Dougla as its final streaming performance this summer on DTH On Demand, the company's platform of online performances, classes, artist conversations, and more.
BWW Review: Dance Theatre of Harlem Gorgeous at Guggenheim Rotunda Project
by Juan Michael Porter II - Oct 18, 2019
In a play on 'Sankofa', looking backwards to move forward served Dance Theatre of Harlem well in this sneak peek of the season to come. Returning to the Guggenheim Museum for the first time since 1971, the company revealed an incredible lineup of dancers who were eager to prove their mettle in ballets by George Balanchine and Arthur Mitchell.