Robert Garland, Artistic Director

“Claiming the language and beauty of ballet for Black dancers.”—The New York Times

Dance Theatre of Harlem is considered “one of ballet’s most exciting undertakings” (New York Times). The multi-ethnic company tours nationally and internationally with a forward-thinking repertoire that includes treasured classics, neoclassical works by George Balanchine and resident choreographer Robert Garland, and contemporary works that use the language of ballet to celebrate co-founder Arthur Mitchell’s belief that ballet belongs to everyone. Through performances, community engagement, and arts education, the company carries forward its message of empowerment through the arts for all and presents a powerful vision for ballet in the 21st century.