In the vibrant world of Dance Theatre of Harlem, founder Arthur Mitchell, anticipation for its annual home season isn’t solely about the lineup of performances.
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Remix: Behold, The Dance Theatre Of Harlem Dances Through The Streets Of Harlem
It’s nearly impossible to find an unblemished square of pavement from Harlem to Hollis, Queens.Continue reading
Harlem’s Zelda Wynn Valdes, 1940’s
The legendary Zelda Wynn Valdes (June 28, 1905 – September 26, 2001) was an African-American fashion designer and costumer. Continue reading
As Civil Unrest Roils The Nation, National Black Theatre Helps Black Arts Orgs Navigate COVID And Racism
Founded in 1968 by the revolutionary theater lion and legend Dr. Barbara Ann Teer, National Black Theatre (NBT) was forged out of the social upheaval of the 1960s.Continue reading
New York City Rockettes Kick It With HSA’s The Harlemettes Precision Dance Ensemble
The Harlem School of the Arts’ (HSA) dance director, Aubrey Lynch, today announced that the world-famous Radio City Rockettes will help to prepare the young precision dance ensemble, The Harlemettes.Continue reading
New Dance Theater Of Harlem Building Has Affordable Units In Hamilton Heights
This affordable housing at 847 Saint Nicholas Avenue lottery checks all the boxes reports 6sqft. Continue reading
Legend Debbie Allen To Host ‘Keeping The Promise-1,000,000 Lives in Care” In Harlem
In commemoration of World AIDS Day, AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF), the world’s largest, non-profit HIV/AIDS service organization has partnered with the Debbie Allen Dance Academy (DADA).Continue reading
Harlem Rental Block Lauded By State For History
NY Curbed reports that Governor Andrew Cuomo has announced the recipients of 2017 New York State Historic Preservation Awards and sites in Harlem and Crown Heights were among the winners.Continue reading
Brewer And Chin Unveil Deed Restriction Reform Bill
On Wednesday, May 23rd, 2016 Manhattan Borough President Gale A. Brewer and Councilmember Margaret Chin will unveil legislation to reform the city's practices concerning the modification of deed restrictions.
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Harlem Site Purchased For $875K After Deed Restriction Lifted
BRP Companies recently purchased a Harlem development site just a few months after the city agreed to lift a deed restriction at the property, raising questions similar to those swirling around the recent sale of 45 Rivington Street, known as Rivington House.Continue reading
Harlem’s Columbia Acquires Archives Of DTH’s Arthur Mitchell
When Arthur Mitchell was contemplating where his archives should go, he thought about where he grew up and later, with Karel Shook, formed the Dance Theater of Harlem.Continue reading
