Dance Theatre of Harlem - Program B

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Event Dance Theatre of Harlem - Program B
Venue The State Theatre, Melbourne, VIC
Umbrella Event Melbourne Festival 1999
First Date 16 October 1998
Opening Date 16 October 1998
Last Date 18 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
Secondary Genre Classical
Contemporary
Organisations
Contributors
Name Function Notes
Arthur Mitchell Artistic Director Choreographer
George Balanchine Choreographer
Geoffrey Holder Choreographer
Igor Stravinsky Composer
Van Heerdan Composer
Joseph Fields Musical Director
Works
Text Nationality United States of America
Production Nationality Australia
Event Status Completed
Data Source
Source Description
Brochure Melbourne Festival 1999 guide
Data Set AusStage
Event Identifier 100827