"spectacularly gifted performers" - The Seattle Times
Dance Theatre of Harlem broke new ground in 1969 as the first major African-American classical ballet company in the U.S. Today, the legendary ensemble celebrates this exceptional legacy and moves it forward. They open the Festival with a range of classical and contemporary ballets including George Balanchine's 1957 masterwork Agon; Alvin Ailey's lyrical The Lark Ascending, danced en pointe for the first time; and the modern-day love story Far But Close by choreographer John Alleyne, with spoken word by poet Daniel Beaty and lush music by composer/violinist Daniel Bernard Roumain.
Learn more about the rebirth of Dance Theatre of Harlem in this New York Times profile, short documentary, and a Newsweek cover article on the inspiring story of DTH's youngest ballerina Michaela DePrince.
Learn more about the rebirth of Dance Theatre of Harlem in this New York Times profile, short documentary, and a Newsweek cover article on the inspiring story of DTH's youngest ballerina Michaela DePrince.
This Pillow presentation is part of Lift Ev'ry Voice, celebrating African-American culture and heritage in the Berkshires.
Wednesday, June 19 through Saturday, June 22 at 8pm
Saturday, June 22 and Sunday, June 23 at 2pm
Tickets: $39, $59, $69, $75
$10 Youth Tickets, sponsored by ALEX®, available for Friday, June 21 at 8pm and Saturday, June 22 at 2pm. Every Youth Ticket (17 and younger, may not be appropriate for young children) must be accompanied by an adult ticket.
PillowTalk: Dance Theatre of Harlem Onscreen, Saturday, June 22 at 4pm
A celebration of some of this Dance Theatre of Harlem's most memorable films, from Creole Giselle to Gabrielle Lamb's short feature about the current company, with commentary from Artistic Director Virginia Johnson. Click here for a full schedule of free PillowTalks.
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Dance Theatre of Harlem
June 19-23 • Ted Shawn Theatre
FESTIVAL OPENING WEEK!
Wednesday-Saturday, 8pm
Saturday & Sunday, 2pm
Tickets: $39, $59, $69, $75 Youth Tickets available
Saturday & Sunday, 2pm
Tickets: $39, $59, $69, $75 Youth Tickets available
2013 Festival Events
