Ballet in the key of life: Dance Theatre of Harlem mixes George Balanchine, Stevie Wonder
Dance Theatre of Harlem will perform at Popejoy Hall on May 2, featuring a neoclassical piece by George Balanchine and contemporary ballets choreographed by Robert Garland, including 'Higher Ground' set to Stevie Wonder's music. The company's artistic director, Robert Garland, aims to address issues of culture and social justice through his choreography.
The Dance Theatre of Harlem will perform at Popejoy Hall on May 2. The program will feature a neoclassical piece by George Balanchine and contemporary ballets choreographed by Robert Garland. 'Higher Ground' is a contemporary ballet set to Stevie Wonder's 1970s-era songs, fusing classical ballet with everyday social dancing from Black vernacular traditions. Robert Garland has been the company's artistic director since 2022. The Dance Theatre of Harlem was founded in 1969 by Arthur Mitchell with a mission of racial equity and inclusion. The company has launched hundreds of careers and trained thousands of dance professionals.
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