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Summary:

Dazzling performances by the Dance Theatre of Harlem, America's first outstanding classical ballet company of black dancers. In this special studio production, members of the Theatre perform a selection of its most popular works. The pieces are introduced by correographer Robert North and the founder of the Theatre, Arthur Mitchell.

Table of Contents:

• Troy game / choreography, Robert North ; music, Bob Downes
• Beloved / choreography, Lester Horton ; music, Judith Hamilton
• John Henry / choreography, Arthur Mitchell ; music, Milton Rosenstock.

Contributors:

North, Robert, 1945-

Horton, Lester, 1906-1953

Mitchell, Arthur, 1934-2018

Dance Theatre of Harlem

Danmarks radio

RM Arts (Firm)

Image Entertainment (Firm)

Languages:

English

Language Notes:

In English.

Subjects:

African Americans

Dance Theatre of Harlem

Ballets

Dance companies — New York (State) — New York

African American dance

African American dancers

African Americans in the performing arts

Dance companies

New York (State) — New York

United States

Genres:

Filmed performances

System Details:

DVD.

Physical Description:

1 videodisc (59 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.

Physical Characteristics:

plastic; metal; polychrome

Audio Characteristics:

digital; optical

Digital Characteristics:

video file; DVD video; region 1

Call Numbers:

DAN 1989 DVD

Other Standard Numbers:

Universal Product Code: 014381581027

OCLC Numbers:

45587917