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50 Years Of Dance Theater Of Harlem

DANCE Posted: April 5, 2019 7:36 am

In 1969, Arthur Mitchell and Karel Shook started the company in a converted garage. “Together, they wanted to prove to the world something that still needed proving back then: that blacks could indeed dance ballet — and marvelously.” They did, and the company developed a worldwide reputation, one that survived even an eight-year hiatus due to financial troubles. “In honor of the anniversary, current and former members talked about their time with the company and, of course, Mitchell and his legacy. Here are edited excerpts from those interviews.” – The New York Times

DANCE Published: 04.03.19, sj

Read the story in New York Times Published: 04.03.19, sj

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