Dance Theatre of Harlem Announces Open House November 8th.NEW YORK--(ENTERTAINMENT WIRE)--Nov. 3, 1998--What do Stevie Wonder, Michael Jackson, and Princess Margaret have in common? All of them have attended Dance Theatre of Harlem's Open Houses. On Sunday, November 8th, 1998 at 3:00pm, Dance Theatre of Harlem Dance Theatre of Harlem, the first black classical ballet company. The group was founded in Harlem, New York City, by Arthur Mitchell, then of the New York City Ballet, the first black principal dancer of a classical company of international standing. will present "Harvest of Artists" -- the first of their popular 1998-1999 Open House series. All of the Open Houses will take place at the Company headquarters and School, 466 West 152nd Street (between Amsterdam and St. Nicholas Avenues), which is easily reachable by public transportation. Admission is $6.00 for adults and $2.00 for children and senior citizens. Seating is limited. Usually held the second Sunday of every month, Dance Theatre of Harlem's Open House series offers a unique and exciting performing arts showcase. Featuring an array of dancers, musicians, vocalists, as well as special events such as fashion shows, this series has become a mainstay of the Harlem community. The highlight of "Harvest of Artists" stars the Dance Theatre of Harlem Company members. This performance is a special treat as the Company is often out of New York New York, state, United States New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of on tour. Guest artists for the November 8th Open House are: ProPiano Artist of the year, J.Y. Song and the St. John's Baptist Church St. John's Baptist Church (also known as the New St. John Institutional Baptist Church) is a historic church in Miami, Florida. It is located at 1328 Northwest 3rd Avenue. On April 17, 1992, it was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places. Choir, as well as exhibition ballroom dancing. Song's affiliation with DTH (Direct-To-Home) Typically refers to satellite TV broadcasting directly to a dish antenna on the roof of a house. See DBS. has included performances with the Company of Adrian (Angel On Earth) in its 1997 New York Season. St. John's Baptist Church, DTH's neighbor on W. 152nd Street, has the reputation for one of the best gospel choirs in the City of New York. To add further luster to the afternoon, Coca-Cola of New York will be making a presentation of a check for $50,000 to Dance Theatre of Harlem. Dance Theatre of Harlem's 1998-1999 Open House Season is made possible in part by grants from the National Endowment for the Arts National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) Independent agency of the U.S. government that supports the creation, dissemination, and performance of the arts. It was created by the U.S. , the New York State Council on the Arts The New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA) is an arts council serving the U.S. state of New York. It was established in 1960 through a bill introduced in the New York State Legislature by New York State Senator MacNeil Mitchell (1905-1996), with backing from Governor Nelson , New York City New York City: see New York, city. New York City City (pop., 2000: 8,008,278), southeastern New York, at the mouth of the Hudson River. The largest city in the U.S. Department of Cultural Affairs, and the Philip Morris Companies. Please note that tickets go on sale beginning at 1:30pm on the day of the show. Seating is very limited. For further information please call 212/690-2800. |
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