A Message from Dance Theatre of Harlem
Dear Dance Theatre of Harlem Supporters:
After careful consideration, Dance Theatre of Harlem has decided to cancel the 2020 NY Season, which was originally scheduled for April 15 -18, 2020. As you know, New York City and State officials are working hard to limit large gatherings to prevent further spread of the coronavirus. We are disappointed to not be able to share our season of performances in April, however, your health and well-being, and that of our staff, and Company is our primary concern. Our hope is to reschedule our performances to another date in 2020, but at this time that has not yet been determined.
For those of you who purchased tickets to our performances, THANK YOU. We are happy to offer you two options for your consideration:
Thank you for your support of Dance Theatre of Harlem. On behalf of the Company, we look forward to returning to the New York City Center Stage.
All the best,
Virginia Johnson Anna Glass
Artistic Director Executive Director
“CLASSY, EARNEST, AND POTENT”
—Los Angeles Times
The celebration continues! The late, legendary Arthur Mitchell’s extraordinary vision for ballet in the 21st century is vibrantly alive with performances featuring live music and a new generation of choreographic voices. Fifty years ago, Mitchell and master teacher Karel Shook co-founded Dance Theatre of Harlem to challenge perceptions and create new opportunities. Join us for a stirring look at the future of ballet.
50 Forward: 2020 Vision Gala Program
Wed Apr 15 at 7pm
A one-night-only celebration featuring live music to kick off 50 Forward—a vision for Dance Theatre of Harlem’s next 50 years! Included are a tribute to our beloved Jessye Norman that brings together three generations of Dance Theatre of Harlem dancers and the New York premiere of Robert Garland's latest work.
New Ballet (Excerpts) NY Premiere
Choreography by Robert Garland
Odalisques Variations from Le Corsaire
Staged by Dylan Santos after Marius Petipa
Balm in Gilead Tribute to Jessye Norman
Choreography by Arthur Mitchell
Pièce d'occasion
Balamouk (Extended) NY Premiere
Choreography by Annabelle Lopez Ochoa
Live accompaniment by The Klezmatics
2020 Vision Gala Dinner & Dancing at the Ziegfeld Ballroom follows the performance | Tickets start at $1500
For more information or to purchase tickets: info@dwightjohnsondesign.com or 212.889.4694
Future Forward | Repertoire Program
Fri Apr 17 & Sat Apr 18 at 8pm
Two evenings of eclectic repertoire by today’s most inspired choreographers representing ballet for the 21st century. This exhilarating program features the New York Premiere of Resident Choreographer Robert Garland’s latest work, Higher Ground, set to music by Stevie Wonder, created in celebration of DTH’s 50th anniversary, and three New York Premieres by women who move us: set to an evocative score by Jessie Montgomery, Claudia Schreier’s Passage offers a moving reflection on the fortitude of the human spirit, created in recognition of the 400th anniversary of the arrival of enslaved Africans to Virginia in 1619; originally created for DTH and Miami City Ballet, Pam Tanowitz’s unique collaboration features DTH dancers Stephanie Rae Williams and Anthony Santos with New York City Ballet’s Ashley Bouder and Anthony Huxley in the luscious and mysterious Gustave Le Gray No. 1; and Annabelle Lopez Ochoa brings a richly expanded version of her Fall for Dance hit Balamouk.
Higher Ground NY Premiere
Choreography by Robert Garland
Gustave Le Gray No. 1 NY Premiere
Choreography by Pam Tanowitz
DTH with New York City Ballet’s Ashley Bouder and Anthony Huxley
Passage NY Premiere
Choreography by Claudia Schreier
Balamouk (Extended) NY Premiere
Choreography by Annabelle Lopez Ochoa
Live accompaniment by The Klezmatics
Family Matinee
Sat Apr 18 at 2pm
Fun for all ages! Bring your kids to the ever-popular Saturday family program featuring the new works by Robert Garland and Annabelle Lopez Ochoa, the scintillating Odalisques Variations from Le Corsaire and a special performance by the Dance Theatre of Harlem School! Family matinee ticket holders can register for a pre-show family dance class and stay after the performance for the ever-popular Meet the Ballerina event!
Higher Ground NY Premiere
Choreography by Robert Garland
A Special Performance by the Dance Theatre of Harlem School
Odalisques Variations from Le Corsaire
Staged by Dylan Santos after Marius Petipa
Balamouk (Extended) NY Premiere
Choreography by Annabelle Lopez Ochoa
Live accompaniment by The Klezmatics
Looking Forward: Post-Performance Talk
Stay after the Friday, April 17 performance for a conversation about the next 50 Years of DTH, the vision for 21st-century ballet, and Women Who Move Us, a DTH initiative established to develop and support the creative work of female choreographers, with guest moderator WQXR’s Terrance McKnight.
Pre-Show Family Dance Class
Share a joyful dance experience with your children at our Family Matinee pre-show family dance class prior to our Saturday, April 18th 2pm performance for children 5-8 years of age and the accompanying adult. Register today!
Stay after the family matinee performance for the ever-popular Meet the Ballerina event!
Closing Night Party
Saturday evening ticket holders 21 and older are invited to celebrate with the dancers in the Grand Tier Lobby at a free, closing night party! Space is limited. Pre-registration is required after ticket purchase.
Multibuy
Save 20% when you purchase tickets to 2 or more performances
Group Savings
Groups of 10 or more save big!
Email groupsales@dancetheatreofharlem.org or call 212.690.2800 ext. 404
Offer is not valid on all seats and does not apply to tickets $35 and under. A $2.50 facility fee and a $6.75 handling fee (phone and online only) will be added to the price of each ticket. All sales are final—no refunds, exchanges, or retroactive discounts. Offer cannot be combined with any other promotion and may be revoked or modified at any time without notice.
Nederlands Dans Theater
Mar 4 – 7, 2020
The trailblazing, international company presents a trio of thrilling and idiosyncratic premieres.
Top photo by Rachel Neville