The Dance Theatre of Harlem will present their December Open House on December 13th at 3pm at the Everett Center for the Performing Arts, located on 466 W. 152nd Street (between Amsterdam and St. Nicholas Avenues). Tickets are $18 for adults and $14 for children (12 years old and under).
The program features performances by Students from the Dance Theatre of Harlem School and Members of the Dance Theatre of Harlem Ensemble in excerpts from Tchaikovsky’s “Nutcracker” (Casse Noisette), excerpts from Billy Wilson’s jazz inflected masterpiece “Concerto in F” (Music: George Gershwin) and Lorna Myers Harlem Youth Chamber Ensemble (formerly the Girls Choir Of Harlem). The program will be followed by a special holiday reception with the artists.
A special feature on Sunday will be a booksigning of Beautiful Ballerina, a picture book featuring students from the DTH School, that will be available for holiday purchase. Beautiful Ballerina is written by award-winning author Marilyn Nelson and photographer Susan Kuklin who together showcase the beauty of the African-American dancer. In this picture-book narrative, young ballerinas from the Dance Theatre of Harlem are photographed in movement, revealing the beauty of ballet on every page.
For more information, please contact the Dance Theatre of Harlem at 212-690-2800.
FEATURING:
Students from the Dance Theatre of Harlem School
and Members of the Dance Theatre of Harlem Ensemble
in excerpts from Tchaikovsky’s “Nutcracker” (Casse Noisette)
also: excerpts from Billy Wilson’s jazz inflected masterpiece “Concerto in F” (Music: George Gershwin)
and Lorna Myers Harlem Youth Chamber Ensemble (formerly the Girls Choir Of Harlem)
The 3:00 Program will be followed by a Special Holiday Reception with the artists. Refreshments served.
TICKETS:
$18 Adults
$14 Children (12 and under)
You may purchase tickets in advance for the 3:00 PM show online here:
Or, you can purchase tickets in advance at Dance Theatre of Harlem.
