Dance Theatre of Harlem (DTH)

Dance company - Dance Theatre of Harlem company - originally founded to create opportunity for dancers of color barred from the world of classical ballet. The Dance Theatre of Harlem company consists of 19 racially diverse Dance artists who perform an eclectic and demanding repertoire. Ballets performed range from the treasured classics of traditional canon to works by george balanchine, cutting-edge contemporary works, and works that use the language of ballet to celebrate african american culture. As cultural ambassadors, the company tours nationally and internationally with a message of empowerment through the arts. Known for its thrilling performances, the company also places great value on extensive community engagement and arts education opportunities for audiences and young people in new york city and beyond.

Community engagement - Dance Theatre's national education and outreach initiative is the embodiment of Dance Theatre's commitment to increasing access to the performing arts. Based upon the conviction that artists are our best communicators and mirrors of our society, dancing through barriers takes place in schools and other centers, working with students from kindergarten to high school, as well as a broad range of adults. Dance theatres programs are tailored to meet the specific needs of each school or community. Activities range from video assemblies, lecture-demonstrations, and master classes to in-school residencies and professional development workshops for teachers.

School - Dance Theatre of Harlem school (dths) - a professional studio school located in the historic Harlem community, offers exceptional Dance training for talented young people. Dths offers affordable classes and programs year-round for 600 students on average. Through auditions, scholarships and tuition assistance, dths gives young artists from all backgrounds and experiences the opportunity to study, participate and excel in the performing arts, which helps to develop focus, discipline and critical reasoning skills essential to their further education and growth.