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Mondavi Center Presents

Dance Theatre of Harlem

2 dancers from Dance Theatre of Harlem perform on stage
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Now in its sixth decade, Dance Theatre of Harlem has grown into a multi-cultural dance institution with an extraordinary legacy of providing opportunities for creative expression and artistic excellence that continues to set standards in the performing arts.

Dance Theatre of Harlem has achieved unprecedented success, bringing innovative and bold new forms of artistic expression to audiences around the world. The 18-member, multi-ethnic company performs a forward-thinking repertoire that includes treasured classics, neoclassical works by George Balanchine and new artistic director Robert Garland, as well as innovative contemporary works that use the language of ballet to celebrate Arthur Mitchell’s belief that ballet belongs to everyone.

Run Time: 2hrs with two 15-minute intermissions

DIGITAL PROGRAM (PDF)

Program List

  • Higher Ground

    Choreography: Robert Garland

    Music: Stevie Wonder

  • Take Me With You

    Choreography: Robert Bondara

    Music: Radiohead

  • New Bach

    Choreography:  Robert Garland

    Music:  Johann Sebastian Bach

  • Blake Works IV (The Barre Project)

    Choreography by William Forsythe

    Music by James Blake

Sponsored by

  • Season Sponsor The Nancy and Hank Fisher Family Fund

    The Nancy and Hank Fisher Family Fund

  • Old Sugar Mill Logo

    Old Sugar Mill

  • UC Davis DEI logo with a red, orange, and blue circle

    UC Davis Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

  • UC Davis Health logo

    UC Davis Health

  • University Credit Union logo featuring a large blue U

    University Credit Union

Individual support provided by

James H. Bigelow