America Unfinished Featured Artist
Praised by The Washington Post as “a premier ballet company and global ambassador for excellence,” Dance Theatre of Harlem is a dynamic force in the dance world. Led by Philadelphia native Robert Garland, this iconic company returns to our stage bringing unprecedented relevance to classical ballet with cutting-edge new works and timeless masterpieces performed by some of the most exceptionally trained dancers around.
Evening programs to include:
Return by Robert Garland, set to James Brown, Aretha Franklin and more
The Vertiginous Thrill of Exactitude by William Forsythe, set to Franz Schubert – Philadelphia premiere
Take Me With You by Robert Bondara, set to Radiohead – Philadelphia premiere
Donizetti Variations by George Balanchine, set to Gaetano Donizetti
Matinee programs to include:
New Bach by Robert Garland, set to Johann Sebastian Bach
Passage of Being by Jodie Gates, set to Son Lux and more – Philadelphia premiere
Return by Robert Garland, set to James Brown, Aretha Franklin and more
The 25/26 season dance series is co-sponsored by Arthur Kaplan, C’67 and Duane Perry alongside Lynn Jerath, W’95 and Kunal Jerath.
Photo credits:
1-2, 5-6: Nir Arieli
3-4: Jeff Cravotta
