She received scholarships to study with the joffrey ballet, pennsylvania ballet, and the dance theatre of harlem school whose company she joined in 1984, becoming a principal in 1993. Company one dancers are all dance majors in the maggie allesee department of theatre and dance and are selected by audition. French contemporary dance company malandain ballet biarritz makes its detroit opera house debut saturday. Join us for our annual holiday delight featuring the dance theatre of harlem school in excerpts from the nutcracker. Dance theatre of harlem coming to the detroit opera house.
The dance theatre of harlem will present the world premiere an original ballet, higher ground, set to the music of detroit legend stevie wonder saturday and sunday at the detroit opera house. The dance theatre of harlems premiere at the detroit opera house will be. A highlight of our season was when seven of our dancers, under age 10 and 50, had the opportunity to dance at the detroit opera house with the dance theatre of harlem. Now a singular presence in the ballet world, the dance theatre of harlem tours nationally and internationally, presenting a powerful vision for ballet in the 21st century. Dance theatre of harlem is an american professional ballet company and school based in harlem, new york city. Darrell dautrieve is a native of texas and received his bfa in dance from southern methodist university. Sugar plum fairy ingrid silva from the dance theatre of harlem joins the talented dancers from the flint school of performing arts and guest artist from collage dance collective to present the most magical nutcracker in michigan. There will be ballet dancers in motionsensor tutus, a street dancer playing drosselmeyer, a hoop dancer and guest stars from dance theatre of harlem. Using the language of ballet they celebrate africanamerican culture and bring new.
The dance theatre of harlems premiere at the detroit opera house will be performed to the music of motowns own stevie wonder. Petersburg, russia and then in 2003 he joined dance theatre of harlem as a principal dancer. As a dance theatre of harlem alumnus who has worked very closely with their. Pittsburgh ballet theatre and dance theatre of harlem reunite at the august wilson cultural center march 15 24. Broadway credits include the revival of carousel and original broadway cast member of the lion king and aida. Dance theatre of jacksonville has been serving onslow county for over 37 years. Our trusted secondary marketplace offers interactive maps and seating charts. Later, the dance season continues with the malandain ballet biarritz feb. During the eighteen years of touring and working with the company, mr. The 17member, multiethnic company performs a forwardthinking repertoire that includes treasured classics, neoclassical works by george balanchine and resident. Michigan opera theatre mot is the principal opera company in michigan, usa. The dance theatre of harlem will present the world premiere an original ballet, higher ground, set to the music of detroit legend stevie.
Hosted by dth school director robert garland at dth. Mot is appreciative of the william davidson foundation for its generous support of the 20192020 season. Using the language of ballet they celebrate africanamerican culture and bring. The dance theatre of harlem premieres a new work this coming week at the detroit opera house. The dance theatre of harlem is at the flint institute of music almost every year, said jennings, often as adjudicators for nutcracker productions or to teach or direct. Dominguez joined dance theatre of harlem where he became the first male soloist of latin origin. The piece, entitled higher ground, features new work from dth s. Dance theater of harlem, freshly relaunched after an eightcalendar year break, involves seattles moore theater, december. Dominguez performed in the most prominent theaters in europe, africa, asia, south america, as well as.
Dance theatre of harlem to perform the music of stevie. Company one provides entertainment and education through exciting dance performances designed for audiences of all ages both on campus and at venues throughout metrodetroit. Balletmet returns to the detroit opera house with its beloved traditional production of the nutcracker. Ballet company will perform saturday and sunday two shows only at the detroit opera house. Passage, a ballet, reflects the first arrival of enslaved africans. Bush, honoring dance theatre of harlem s late artistic director, arthur mitchell. Dance theatre of harlem wishes you and yours a happy mothers day.
All dance theatre of harlem performances are canceled. Guest performer for the katherine dunham seminar, under direction of penny goldboldo. Dance theatre of jacksonville dance lessons for children. She has had the pleasure of performing in theaters around the world including state theatre in new york city, sadlers wells theatre in london, england, in bermudas art festival and in 2006, at the white house for president george w. Dance theatre of harlem march 47, 2003 detroit home of michigan opera theatre david dichiera, general director. Dance theatre of harlem is widely hailed for being the first black classical ballet company. She has founded and managed summer programs and intensives for dance students. The event features live accompaniment from the michigan opera theatre orchestra as well as. The fresh beginnings program with the wayne county health authority gave our dancers the opportunity through to sow into the hearts of young girls. Find tickets to all of your favorite concerts, games, and shows here at event tickets center. Lagreta blakesmith carol roszka nancy nelson stephen stewart michael thomas. Nutcracker ballet nutcracker ballet performances in michigan.
Our studio offers quality instruction by a wonderful staff of trained instructors. Now a singular presence in the ballet world, celebrating its 50th anniversary, the dance theatre of harlem company tours nationally and internationally, presenting a powerful vision for ballet in the 21st century. The concert features the world premiere of a new work by robert garland, resident choreographer of the dance theatre of harlem. Using the language of ballet they celebrate africanamerican culture and bring new life to the art form. Children and families can try out simple ballet steps, meet ballet dancers from both companies and join in informal conversations with dancers and other audience members. Performances of the ballet are saturday and sunday, nov. Dance theatre of harlem presented by music worcester the. Highspirited harlem nutcracker drips with delicious excess. Bergers arrangements he has written threefourths of the music for the harlem nutcracker are brash and brawny and extraordinarily articulate in the way they skitter through tchaikovskys score, tipping its musical hat, but never slowing down long enough to get bogged down by it. Find other a hip hop nutcracker dates and see why seatgeek is the trusted choice for tickets.
Dance theater of harlem to return to seattle for two main times according to seattletimes. We look forward to the growth and vision he will bring to our dance programs. The ballet reflects, in abstract, the fortitude of the human spirit and an. Tickets for dance theatre of harlem playing in detroit buy dance theatre of harlem at detroit opera house tickets. Dance theatre of harlem tour detroit event tickets. Selected dancer for the residency of arthur mitchell lecture demonstration, artistic director of dance theatre of harlem dance company in new york city. With each transaction 100% verified and the largest inventory of tickets on the web, seatgeek is the safe choice for tickets on the web. Detroit has long history with dance theatre of harlem detroit news. Dance theatre of harlem 0314, 0315 encore michigan. Cancelled dance theatre of harlem littleguide detroit. Thomas was the first american to become a member of the kirov ballet in st.
Dance companies theatre and dance wayne state university. The dance theatre of harlem will perform saturday and sunday two shows only at the detroit opera house. The program has yet to be announced for dths fourth visit in six years. Dance theatre of harlem detroit opera house, detroit, mi tickets. The dance theatre of harlem is putting on a special program in detroit. Dance theatre of harlem returns to the detroit opera house with a program. Experience through performances, community engagment and arts education, the company carries forward dance theatre of harlem s message of empowerment through the arts for all. Audiences have come to love their thrilling performances that empower and inspire. The new york times dance theatre of harlem has achieved unprecedented success. But thanks to the leadership of artistic director virginia johnson and. The 17member, multiethnic company performs a forwardthinking repertoire that includes treasured classics, neoclassical works by george balanchine and resident choreographer robert garland, as well.
Celebrating its golden anniversary, dance theatre of harlem returns to the detroit opera house with a program showcasing 50 years of their commitment to access, opportunity and excellence. Rigoletto to open mots 201718 season detroit free press. Detroit acting classes deals in detroit, mi groupon. Starring stephanie rae williams, performances are saturday and sunday, march 14 and 15. Join alpha rho omega for an afternoon of dance and fellowship on sunday, march 28, when the worldrenowned dance theatre of harlem performs in detroit. Although online sales have ended for this performance, great seats are still available. Through performances, community engagment and arts education, the company carries forward dance theatre of harlem s message of empowerment through the arts for all.
Emphasis is placed on proper technique and appreciation for dance as a performing art. This harlem based professional ballet company and school was founded in 1969 by arthur mitchell and karel shook. He has been in several tv documentaries, performed at the academy awards, was a featured dancer in an international ad campaign for gap, and appeared in the feature. Detroit repertory theatre 20192020 season and champagne november 7june 28.
Join dancers from pittsburgh ballet theatre and dance theatre of harlem to learn how the two companies are working together for a special pittsburgh performance. Today were celebrating dance moms for all that you do to make dreams come true. Dance theatre of harlem concert in detroit opera house, detroit, date. While at uga, she danced with stanley zompakos and the athens ballet theatre. To add to the holiday excitement, this season we have collaborated with university musical society and the arts league of michigan please see page 11 to present the harlem nutcracker. Dance theatre of harlem in detroit, dance theatre of. Detroit opera house, performing tchaikovskys beloved classic the nutcracker, which can be seen december 1020. The ballet follows young clara and her nutcracker prince through a magical journey in the land of the sugar plum fairy. Buy dance theatre of harlem tickets from the official site. Dance theatre of harlem leads master ballet class at flint. The dance theatre of harlem s premiere at the detroit opera house will be performed to the music of motown s own. The company is based in detroit, where it performs in the detroit opera house.