Dance Theatre of Harlem

Biography

Dance Theatre of Harlem (DTH) is an American professional ballet company and school based in Harlem, New York City. It was founded in 1969 under the directorship of Arthur Mitchell (dancer), Brock Peters, and Cicely Tyson. Mitchell later partnered with Karel Shook, but Shook did not cofound the company. Milton Rosenstock served as the company's music director from 1981 to 1992. The artistic director has been Robert Garland since 2022. The DTH is renowned for being both "the first Black classical ballet company", and "the first major ballet company to prioritize Black dancers".

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Dance Theatre of Harlem is a leading dance institution of unparalleled global acclaim whose mission is:

* To present a ballet company of African-American and other racially diverse artists who perform the most demanding repertory at the highest level of quality.

* To maintain a world-class school that trains young people in classical ballet and the allied arts.

* To provide arts education, community outreach programs and positive role models for all

Each component of Dance Theatre of Harlem carries a solid commitment towards enriching the lives of young people and adults around the world through the arts.

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