The establishment of Dance Theatre of Harlem, the first Black classical ballet company founded by Arthur Mitchell and Karel Shook in 1969. Discover how they shattered racial barriers and became a beacon for black dancers worldwide.
The groundbreaking achievement of India Bradley, the first Black ballerina in 75 years to dance the role of Dewdrop in George Balanchine’s “The Nutcracker” at the New York City Ballet. Learn about Bradley’s journey from training at the…
Arthur Mitchell, the first Black principal dancer at the New York City Ballet in 1955. Discover how Mitchell broke ballet’s racial barriers, founded the Dance Theatre of Harlem, and left a lasting legacy in the world of dance