Dance Theatre of Harlem

Dance Theatre of Harlem, located at 466 West 152nd Street, New York City, was founded in 1969 by Arthur Mitchell and Karel Shook. It is renowned for its groundbreaking role in diversifying the world of classical ballet. The company is celebrated for its innovative and eclectic repertoire, which blends traditional ballet with contemporary and culturally specific works. Dance Theatre of Harlem also operates a prestigious school, providing high-quality dance education to young people from diverse backgrounds. The organization remains a significant cultural institution, promoting inclusivity and artistic excellence in the performing arts. Read more about Dance.

Misty, Mickalene and $1.3 Million: What You Missed at the Dance Theatre of Harlem’s 2025 Vision Gala

With Ava DuVernay on stage and more than a few notable dancers in the crowd, the cultural institution's spring gala celebrated Darren Walker with purpose and style.

By Christa Terry

Spring Preview: Fight Doom and Gloom as Dance and Opera Speak Truth to Power

The coming season promises opera that draws on everything from Herman Melville to jazz and blues, and dance that flows from breaking to ballet.

By David Cote

Spring Preview: Eight Opera and Dance Performances This Spring in NYC

New York City may be constantly adapting to a pandemic world but this spring features a full roster of opera and ballet performances.

By David Cote

The Ups and Downs of 2018’s Fall for Dance

By Robert Gottlieb

Geoffrey Holder’s ‘Dougla’ a Knockout for Dance Theatre of Harlem

By Robert Gottlieb

An Eclectic Dance Menu, All You Can Eat for Only $10

By Robert Gottlieb

D.T.H. Goes Commercial; Pilobolus Aims for the Stars

By Robert Gottlieb

We noticed you're using an ad blocker.

We get it: you like to have control of your own internet experience.
But advertising revenue helps support our journalism.

To read our full stories, please turn off your ad blocker.
We'd really appreciate it.

How Do I Whitelist Observer?

Below are steps you can take in order to whitelist Observer.com on your browser:

For Adblock:

Click the AdBlock button on your browser and select Don't run on pages on this domain.

For Adblock Plus on Google Chrome:

Click the AdBlock Plus button on your browser and select Enabled on this site.

For Adblock Plus on Firefox:

Click the AdBlock Plus button on your browser and select Disable on Observer.com.

Then Reload the Page