Event |
Dance Theatre of Harlem - Program A
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Venue |
The State Theatre, Melbourne, VIC |
Umbrella Event |
Melbourne Festival 1999 |
First Date |
14 October 1998 |
Opening Date |
14 October 1998 |
Last Date |
20 October 1998 |
Dates Estimated |
No |
Status |
Professional |
World Premiere |
No |
Description |
Tapping into a vast resource of talent and creative energy, Dance Theatre of Harlem continues to establish new horizons in the history of classical dance. Moved by the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr, Arthur Mitchell, the first African American Principal Dancer with the New York City Ballet, founded the Dance Theatre of Harlem to create artistic opportunities for children of the local black community. Since its inception, this celebrated company has challenged the international dance world to review its stereotypes ad parameters, by performing an eclectic and exhilarating repertoire |
Description Source |
Brochure |
Primary Genre |
Dance
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Secondary Genre |
Classical
Contemporary
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Organisations |
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Contributors |
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Works |
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Text Nationality |
United States of America
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Production Nationality |
Australia
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Event Status |
Completed
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Data Source |
Source |
Description |
Brochure |
Melbourne Festival 1999 guide |
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Event Identifier
| 100826 |
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