Arthur Mitchell
Director, Harlem Dance Theatre
Join us for a special talk with award-winning dancer, Arthur Mitchell, who made history as the first African-American to dance with the New York City Ballet in 1955.
He has performed in hundreds of ballets across the world and is founder and director of Harlem Dance Theatre in New York.
His many honors include:
- National Medal of Arts
- National Museum of Dance
- Hall of Fame
- MacArthur Fellow
- Kennedy Center Honors
A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to meet one of the most important cultural heroes in American history!
* * This event is open and free to the public! * *