Dance Theatre of Harlem

Earlier today Good Morning America paid tribute to our Founding Board Member Ms. Cicely Tyson. Watch as younger generations of artists pay homage to the legendary actress. The segment features our very own Executive Director Anna Glass, Artistic Director Virginia Johnson, as well as Company Artist Daphne Lee. Ms. Tyson’s legacy is one that is connected to ours forever. Watch here: https://gma.abc/3cqLXAk #CicelyTyson #GoodMorningAmerica #DanceTheatreOfHarlem

As we continue to reflect on the impact Ms. Cicely Tyson had on Dance Theatre of Harlem and the world at large, we want to share this 2018 video of Ms. Tyson at the memorial service held for Arthur Mitchell. Hear her heartwarming stories of her initial meeting with our legendary co-founder, and the incredible friendship that blossomed thereafter. The loss of Ms. Tyson is felt worldwide. We will continue to speak her name and honor her memory. #CicelyTyson #ArthurMitchell #DanceTheatreOfHarlem

Dance Theatre of Harlem mourns the passing of the legendary Cicely Tyson. Her trailblazing excellence in a career that spanned film, television, and stage will remain unmatched. Ms. Tyson has been a part of the DTH family since its inception. As a close friend of DTH co-founder Arthur Mitchell, she served on the first Board of Directors of DTH and throughout was a champion for his vision. With heavy hearts we celebrate the power of her brilliance and express gratitude for her... generosity and the example she leaves us with. Over the next several days, we will be sharing photos, videos, and personal stories about Ms. Tyson. We hope that you will join us in celebrating the extraordinary impact she has made on the world. #CicelyTyson #ArthurMitchell #DanceTheatreOfHarlem Photo Credit: Cicely Tyson at DTH’s 50th Anniversary season 2019 photographed by Joseph Rodman Cicely Tyson with Arthur Mitchell, Photo from DTH Archives

Join us for our Umfundalai African Dance Class tonight! Purchase your tickets: https://bit.ly/38jqpmF Dance with DTH Instructor Erin Bryce Holmes tonight, January 28th, during our Umfundalai African Dance Class, 6:30 - 7:45pm EDT/ 3:30- 4:45pm PDT for $8 on Zoom. It is great cardio and history all in one class! All class ticket purchases must be made by 6pm EDT/ 3pm PDT for this evening’s class. ... See our Adult Open class schedule and learn more: http://bit.ly/2XDsSm3 Photo Credit: Erin Bryce Holmes, M.S., LCAT, BC-DMT teaching an Umfundalai African Dance in February 2020. #DanceTheatreofHarlem #50Forward #onlinedanceclass #onlineafricandanceclass

Congratulations are in order for DTH Alumna Marcia Sells! She has been named the first Chief Diversity Officer for the Metropolitan Opera. Marcia was a dancer with the Company in the 70’s. We take pride in her appointment in this new position knowing that she has a very rich and personal commitment to the performing arts, to communities of color, and to advancement of an arts and culture sector that is equitable, and diverse. Mr. Mitchell would be so proud to see one of his d...ancers achieving so much! Congratulations to Marcia and to the Metropolitan Opera! Read the article at the link below: https://bit.ly/36h8ziS Photos: 1) Marcia as a DTH student & Headshot Courtesy of Harvard Law 2) The DTH Company in Geoffrey Holder's, Dougla in 1977 From the DTH Archives

Purchase our NEW adjustable Embroidered Adult Face Masks! They are availablein Cocoa and Sand for$16.50! Order today!! Please note: Masks will ship in 3 - 4 weeks... Company Artist Sanford Placide in the Cocoa Mask Photo by Derek Brockington

Wake up everyday and say why you are grateful. This career doesn’t come without its challenges, therefore you have to be grateful for where you are and manifest physically and spiritually the kind of artist you wish to embody - Company Artist, Daphne Lee : Luc-Jean Baptiste ... #WisdomWednesday #DanceTheatreOfHarlem #50Forward #DaphneLee

Tonight Monday, December 14th at 7:30pm ET, we encourage you to tune in to the 2020 Virtual Bessies Ceremony! This is a place for the dance and performance community to come together in solidarity, support, and celebration during these challenging times. The event will feature a video footage of the nominated artists’ works, and will include a special tribute to the often unsung but essential members of the community who are central to the process of bringing live and online dance and performance to audiences in New York City. Tickets are donation based and all Bessies Ceremony tickets come with access to the virtual Bessies After Party directly following the ceremony.To register and buy your ticket, visit the link in our bio!

Learn from our phenomenal Company Artist Ingrid Silva during our Ballet Warm-up & Variation class tonight, 6:30-7:45pm ET/ 3:30- 4:45pm PT on Zoom for $8: bit.ly/3nfVhKC Learn a variation from Dance Theatre of Harlem’s iconic repertoire! This ongoing open class begins with a ballet barre to warmup followed by a chance to learn and perfect a DTH variation! All purchases for this open class must be made by 6pm ET/ 3pm PT.... Photo credit: Ingrid Silva in Harlem On My Mind l Photo by Rachel Neville #DTHOnDemand #DanceTheatreofHarlem #50Forward #onlinevariationsclass #onlineballetclasses

Join The Society, Incorporated for a "Conversation With Our Honorary Members" featuring our very own Artistic Director Virginia Johnson tomorrow, December 11, 7:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m. EDT on Zoom. Register for this Zoom Webinar: https://bit.ly/2KeyfEA Honorary members, Virginia Johnson and Daphne Maxwell Reid, will discuss their experiences and work in the arts to empower youth. This FREE event will be moderated by Michelle Miller, CBS News National Correspondent and Saturday CB...S This Morning Co-Host. All are welcome! #DanceTheatreofHarlem #50Forward #TheSocietyIncorporated

It’s #FlashbackFriday! We’re missing the beautiful studios at #kaatsbaan! Here company artists, Lindsey Donnell and Derek Brockington soar through the space with incredible beauty! : William E. Cotton

It’s #throwbackThursday! We’re thinking back on the amazing time our company artists had teaching virtually for the DTH School! Here company artists Amanda Smith and Alexandra Hutchinson teach from the beautiful facilities at Kaatsbaan! ... : William E. Cotton

Tonight’s 63rd annual Dance Magazine Awards promises to be a star studded event like no other! It’s with great pride that we celebrate tonight’s honorees, a multi-talented group of Black artists who lead lives in service to the great art form of DANCE! Tune in NOW! Visit http://DanceMediaFoundation.org to get your tickets right away! #DanceMagazineAwards

TONIGHT! Relax as you experience a FREE GYROKINESIS class taught by DTH Alumna, Anjali Austin, 6:30-7:15pm EDT/ 3:30- 4:15pm PDT on YouTube. Be sure to subscribe: https://bit.ly/3lsRhob Gyrokinesis methodology is a movement method that addresses the entire body, opening energy pathways, stimulating the nervous system, increasing range of motion, and creating functional strength through rhythmic, flowing movement sequences. Exercises are conducted seated, standing and as floo...r work. It is an original and unique method, which coordinates movement, breath and mental focus. Learn about Ms. Austin: Anjali Austin is a distinguished interdisciplinary artist whose career includes thirteen years of performing with the critically acclaimed Dance Theatre of Harlem. A movement artist, she has performed classical, neo-classical, and contemporary works by prominent choreographers, and choreographs nationally and internationally. Ballets she has performed include Billy the Kid, Swan Lake (Act II), Serenade, Flower Festival, Dougla, Concerto Barocco, Prince Igor, Paquita, and Frankie and Johnny in which she held a vocal role. Also to her credits are PBS television specials Fall River Legend, A Streetcar Named Desire, and Creole Giselle. She augmented her career with training and studies in GYROTONIC and GYROKINESIS methodology and is a Specialized Master Trainer with over 30 years of experience in the system. Ms. Austin is a Professor in the School of Dance at Florida State University, holds an MFA in Interdisciplinary Arts from Goddard College, was a 2017 Fellow at the Center for Ballet and the Arts at New York University, and conducts lectures on the history and legacy of Black classical ballet dancers. Currently she serves as Past-President of CORPS de Ballet International, Inc. and is Chair of the School of Dance at Florida State University. See this week’s class schedule and learn more: bit.ly/339h5iF Photo Credits: Title: Live Oak Choreographer, Director and Performer: Anjali Austin Photographer: Carrie Seidman #DTHOnDemand #DanceTheatreofHarlem #50Forward #onlinedanceclass #gyrokinesis

Tonight’s LIVE Open Class is Ballet For Everyone! Company Artist Stephanie Rae Williams will teach you the principles of ballet technique this evening, 6:30-7:45pm EDT/ 3:30- 4:45pm PDT on Zoom for $8: bit.ly/3jg1bZC This class is for all who want to learn the principles of ballet and develop the basis of technique. We will explore its fundamental concepts, and develop strength and flexibility through the pleasure of dancing.... All purchases for this class must be made by 6pm EDT/ 3pm PDT. See this week’s class schedule and learn more: bit.ly/339h5iF Photo credit: Stephanie Rae Williams in Change | Photo by Jeff Cravotta #DTHOnDemand #DanceTheatreofHarlem #50Forward #onlineballetclass #onlinedanceclasses

We would like to extend our deepest gratitude to you, our DTH community, for your unwavering support and donations. This past Giving Tuesday was our most successful yet. We reached record numbers thanks to you! There is still an opportunity to donate to our new DTH Forward Fund. Move forward with us, and support our goal of raising $25,000 by December 31st, which will be matched 1:1 by our DTH Board of Directors. The Fund will provide ongoing support to our professional compa...ny, the DTH School, and our education and outreach programs. Every donation, big or small, is greatly appreciated by everyone at DTH as we look forward to a prosperous future to come. Thank you! #50Forward #DTHForwardFund

Experience an afternoon of artistry with your family and friends at our upcoming Virtual Sunday Matinée on November 15th at 3pm on Zoom! All our welcome Grab your $7 tickets to our special event today: https://bit.ly/34JAo30 Dance Theatre of Harlem’s Sunday Matinée series grew out of Co-Founder Arthur Mitchell’s commitment to providing the community access to the arts.... Share with a friend, co-worker or classmate that might be interested. #Dancetheatreofharlem #50forward

Learn Horton and enhance your technique with Company Artist, Anthony Santos tonight during our FREE Modern- Horton Technique class! Dance with Anthony, 6:30-7:15pm EDT/ 3:30- 4:15pm PDT on YouTube. Be sure to subscribe: bit.ly/2wVM58D To see this week’s class schedule and learn more, click here: bit.ly/339h5iF... Photo credit: Anthony Santos l Photo by David Joel @astonlife #DTHOnDemand #DanceTheatreofHarlem #50Forward #onlinemoderndanceclass #onlinedanceclasses

Everybody Rise Up! 15-time Grammy music icon and New Yorker Alicia Keys, shared her smash hit UNDERDOG, from her new critically-acclaimed album ALICIA, with our talented company members earlier this year. Using Keys’ anthem, DTH created a hopeful, artistic video, meant to inspire and shed light on these current times. Thank you to the Madison Square Garden Entertainment Company for their leadership support in the making of DTH's UNDERDOG.... To make a contribution in support of the work of Dance Theatre of Harlem, please click here: bit.ly/35cuuq3 Produced by Hollywood Africans Learn more about DTH: https://bit.ly/34FBOue Subscribe to our YouTube channel to stay connected to DTH https://bit.ly/3lsRhob Visit our website and sign up for our mailing list: https://www.dancetheatreofharlem.org Bring home a piece of Dance Theatre of Harlem! SHOP our store: https://bit.ly/35MViNE Be sure to tell a friend! Music: Alicia Keys - UNDERDOG #DanceTheatreofHarlem #WeAreDTH #AliciaKeys

TODAY IS THE DAY! Exercise your right and VOTE! #NYCDanceUnites #Dance2Vote

Company Artist Daphne Lee appeared in Rise Up, a beautiful project by Darkness Rising: A Mental Health Awareness Nonprofit with the purpose of lifting up the stories of Black women and girls who were killed by police. We encourage you to watch the full video for a powerful message of hope and encouragement at the end by guest speaker Dr.Keisha Thompson! The #SayHerName campaign brings awareness to the often invisible names and stories of Black women and girls who have been ...victimized by racist police violence, and provides support to their families. To lift up their stories, and illuminate police violence against Black women, they encourage individuals to know who they are, how they lived, and why they suffered at the hands of police. Thank you Darkness Rising! #Riseup

Develop your technique as you learn from DTH Company Artists and Alumni during our Fall DTH On Demand: Live Open Classes, now through November 21st, at 6:30pm EDT/ 3:30pm PDT on Zoom and YouTube! Purchase class tickets now: bit.ly/339h5iF Classes must be paid for online only. All purchases for open classes must be made by 6pm EDT/ 3pm PDT the day of the class.... This week’s schedule is as follows: *Monday, November 2nd, 6:30-7:45pm Ballet Barre & Basics with Crystal Serrano - $8 bit.ly/2G0wKsa * Tuesday, November 3rd, 6:30-7:15pm Modern- Horton Technique with Anthony Santos - FREE * Wednesday, November 4th, 6:30-7:45pm Ballet for Everyone with Stephanie Rae Williams - $8 bit.ly/3jg1bZC * Thursday, November 5th, 6:30-7:15pm GYROKENESIS with DTH Alumna Anjali Austin - FREE * Friday, November 6th, 6:30-7:45pm Ballet Warm-up & Variation with Ingrid Silva- $8 bit.ly/369sP6W * Saturday, November 7th, 6:30-7:30pm Stay Fit with Derek Brockington- $8 bit.ly/2GkONsU #DTHOnDemand #50Forward #DanceTheatreofHarlem #onlinedanceclasses #onlineballetclasses #onlinefitnessclass #onlinemoderndanceclass #onlinegyrokinesis

Learn ballet basics from our exceptional Company Artist Crystal Serrano tonight during our Ballet Barre & Basics class, 6:30-7:45pm EDT/ 3:30- 4:45pm PDT on Zoom for $8: bit.ly/2G0wKsa All are welcome! All purchases must be made by 6pm EDT/ 3pm PDT for today’s class.... See this week’s open class schedule and learn more: bit.ly/339h5iF Photo: Crystal Serrano l Photo by Rachel Neville #DTHOnDemand #DanceTheatreofHarlem #50Forward #onlineballetclass #onlinedanceclasses

On behalf of everyone at Dance Theatre of Harlem, we are so grateful and thankful to the staff and crew at Kaatsbaan. You provided a safe space for 3 weeks, where we could dream again. We will never forget this time. Thank you! #dancetheatreofharlem #kaatsbaan #dthbubble

A Place For All Of Us | The Dance Theatre of Harlem Company Dance Theatre of Harlem Co-founder Arthur Mitchell dreamed a world that had a place for all of us. Thank you, Arthur Mitchell, for creating a space where we could live our dreams and change the world. ... Thank you to all of YOU who believe in Mr. Mitchell's dream. Now a singular presence in the ballet world, the Dance Theatre of Harlem Company tours nationally and internationally, presenting a powerful vision for ballet in the 21st century. The 17-member, multi-ethnic company performs a forward-thinking repertoire that includes treasured classics, neoclassical works by George Balanchine and resident choreographer Robert Garland, as well as innovative contemporary works that use the language of ballet to celebrate African American culture. Through performances, community engagement and arts education, the Company carries forward Dance Theatre of Harlem’s message of empowerment through the arts for all. To learn more about the Dance Theatre of Harlem Company visit https://www.dancetheatreofharlem.org/company/ To make a contribution in support of the work of Dance Theatre of Harlem, please click here: bit.ly/35cuuq3 Produced by Convicts @Convicts To learn more about Dance Theatre of Harlem visit our website and sign up for our mailing list: https://www.dancetheatreofharlem.org Subscribe to our YouTube channel to stay connected to DTH https://bit.ly/3lsRhob Bring home a piece of Dance Theatre of Harlem! SHOP our store: https://bit.ly/35MViNE Be sure to tell a friend! #DanceTheatreofHarlem #WeAreDTH #DTHCompany

There’s still time to purchase tickets for our Stay Fit class with our dynamic Company Artist Derek Brockington! Workout with him tonight, 6:30-7:30pm ET/ 3:30- 4:30pm PT on Zoom for $8: bit.ly/3l5CTSC Stay Fit is a fun, high energy fitness class that includes warm up, cool down, cardio, core strengthening, upper and lower body exercises. The intent is to get the entire body engaged, while using dynamic movement to increase the range of motion and prevent injuries.... All purchases for open classes must be made by 6pm EDT/ 3pm PDT the day of the class. Photo credit: Derek Brockington #DTHOnDemand #DanceTheatreofHarlem #50Forward #onlinefitnessclass #onlinedanceclasses