Apr 19 – 23, 2023
Tickets from $35
Approximately 2 hours with one intermission
Apr 19 – 23, 2023
Wed, Fri & Sat | 7:30pm
Thu | 7pm
Sun | 3pm
“A premier ballet company and global ambassador for excellence and diversity”
—The Washington Post
Two dynamic programs display Dance Theatre of Harlem’s unique and significant vision for ballet, celebrating resiliency, inclusivity, and innovation.
The Company’s extraordinary dancers shine in two New York premieres: William Forsythe’s Blake Works IV, the latest installment of the choreographer’s continuously evolving work The Barre Project; and a new ballet by Tiffany Rea-Fisher set to an original score created by New York-based DJ and composer Erica Blunt (aka Twelve45) and inspired by the trailblazing Hazel Scott, the classical and jazz musician and civil rights activist. A program of works featuring Resident Choreographer Robert Garland's latest hit, Higher Ground—named one the best performances of 2022 by The New York Times—as well as Artistic Director Virginia Johnson’s favorite George Balanchine ballet—the joyous Allegro Brillante—will also be presented. Join us for the audacious vision for classical ballet that is Dance Theatre of Harlem.
Pre-performance DJ and Dancing in the Grand Tier Lobby
Allegro Brillante | Revival
Choreography by George Balanchine
This Bitter Earth
Choreography by Christopher Wheeldon
Sounds of Hazel | NY Premiere
Choreography by Tiffany Rea-Fisher
Blake Works IV (The Barre Project) | NY Premiere
Choreography by William Forsythe
With a theme of JUBILANCE, the Dance Theatre of Harlem 2023 Vision Gala celebrates 54 years of trailblazing excellence, honoring former DTH Board Chair, business leader, arts advocate and philanthropist Reginald Van Lee and Artistic Director Virginia Johnson, who steps down this year.
This luminary evening will feature performances to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the relaunch of the Company including Geoffrey Holder’s masterwork Dougla, Resident Choreographer and Artistic Director designate Robert Garland's new work for San Francisco Ballet, Haffner Serenade with music by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart; the Dance Theatre of Harlem School; and the return of Nacho Duato’s exhilarating Coming Together.
Dinner & dancing to follow at the Ziegfeld Ballroom.
For more information and to purchase Gala performance and dinner tickets click here.
Pre-performance DJ and Dancing in the Grand Tier Lobby
Higher Ground
Choreography by Robert Garland
When Love
Choreography by Helen Pickett
Orange
Choreography by Stanton Welch
Coming Together
Choreography by Nacho Duato
*Passing the Baton: Post-performance talkback with soon-to-be Artistic Director Emerita Virginia Johnson and Artistic Director Designate Robert Garland, moderated by author, television producer, and arts advocate Susan Fales-Hill (Friday).
**Celebrating the 10th anniversary of the relaunched Company and Virginia Johnson's final season as Artistic Director.
Cast and programming subject to change
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Company Artists Kamala Saara and Kouadio Davis; photo by Theik Smith