Dance Theater of Harlem is season finale performance
for Dallas Black
Dance Theatre
edited by Madelyn Miller, the TravelLady
Dance Theatre of Harlem performing The Greatest (pas de deux),
performance highlight Nejla Y. Yatkin Journey to the One, and
Camille A. Brown’s premiere, Our Honeymoon is Over
 The Spring Celebration
Series of Dallas Black Dance Theatre marks the season finale performance for
the 33rd season of Dallas Black Dance Theatre. May 19th through 23rd
at the AT&T Performing Arts Center’s Dee and Charles Wyly Theatre Dallas
Black Dance Theatre welcomes guest artist Dance Theatre of Harlem as they
perform the The Greatest (pas de deux). Dance Theatre of Harlem brings
their dancer’s graceful beauty and delicate steps to the stage of the Wyly
Theatre.
Non– Traditional Contemporary Tango
Co-sponsored by TACA and Bank of America and supported through Raytheon
the Spring Celebration series is highlighted with the return of to Dallas
Black Dance Theatre with the complete ballet suite of Journey to the One.
“This stunning non-traditional contemporary tango will thrill audiences as
it begins with a suite of five company dancers, progressing to four male
dancers, on to the trio, a duet and ending with the Journey to the One – the
passionate female solo of veteran dancer Janine Beckles,” says
Founder/Artistic Director, Ann M. William.
Duet inspired by Strife of Relationship
Dallas Black Dance Theatre also performs Camille A. Brown’s premiere Our
Honeymoon is Over, a duet inspired by the strife and challenge between man
and woman in relationship as expressed through the artistic dance movements
of Dallas Black Dance Theatre.
The Metroplex can experience Spring Celebration for five performances
beginning Wednesday, May 19th at 7:00 p.m.; Thursday through Saturday
performances at 7:30 p.m. concluding with the Sunday, May 23rd matinee
performance at 2:30 p.m. The expanded number of performances has
proven to be a gem and you will not want to miss this season finale. <
Tickets start at $10 and are on sale now and available at
www.dbdt.com or by calling (214) 880-0202.
Group rates are available by calling (214) 871-2390.
About the Dallas Black Dance Theatre
Founded in 1976 by Ann Williams, the mission of the Dallas Black Dance
Theatre is to create and produce contemporary modern dance at its highest
level of artistic excellence through performances and educational programs
that bridge cultures and reach diverse communities. With an
ever-expanding national and global audience, the company employs a diverse,
multi-ethnic troupe of dancers, performing for audiences of all ages and
backgrounds. The ensemble, a contemporary modern dance company,
consists of 12 professional, full-time dancers performing a mixed repertory
of modern jazz, ethnic, and spiritual works by nationally and
internationally known choreographers.
About Dance Theatre of Harlem
Dance Theatre of Harlem is a leading dance institution of unparalleled
global acclaim, encompassing a "Classically American® dance company, a
leading arts education center and Dancing Through Barriers®, a national and
international education and community outreach program. Each component of
Dance Theatre of Harlem carries a solid commitment towards enriching the
lives of young people and adults around the world through the arts. Founded
in 1969 by Arthur Mitchell and Karel Shook. Mitchell was inspired to
start a school that would offer children — especially those in Harlem, the
community in which he was born — the opportunity to learn about dance and
the allied arts. Now in its fourth decade, Dance Theatre of Harlem has grown
into a multi-cultural dance institution with an extraordinary legacy of
providing opportunities for creative expression and artistic excellence that
continues to set standards in the performing arts. Dance Theatre of Harlem
is located at 466 West 152nd Street in a newly-designated landmark district
in Harlem. The historic site houses dance studios used by both the Company
and the School.
MORE INFORMATION
All programs and artists subject to change. Wednesday evening
performance begin at 7:00 p.m.; Thursday through Saturday performances begin
at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday performances begin at 2:30 p.m. unless otherwise
noted.
All performances are presented by Dallas Black Dance Theatre.
2009-2010 season sponsors are The Dallas Morning News, WFAA Channel 8,
American Airlines, The Downtown Business News, Elite News, The Dallas
Weekly, Southside on Lamar, Black Business Directory, DallasBlack.com, Range
and 105.7 KRNB. American Airlines is the official airline of
Dallas Black Dance Theatre. All performances are supported by the City
of Dallas/Office of Cultural Affairs.
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