Dance Theatre of Harlem
A singular presence in the ballet world, the company returns for the first time eight years.
Dance Theatre of Harlem
A singular presence in the ballet world, the company returns for the first time eight years.
Event Description
Returning to the IU Auditorium stage for the first time in eight years, Dance Theatre of Harlem will join us during the last week of Black History Month for an elegant performance as well as a weeklong state-wide residency including stops in Gary, Indianapolis, Greensburg, and Bloomington.
A singular presence in the ballet world, Dance Theatre of Harlem tours nationally and internationally, presenting a powerful vision for ballet in the 21st century. The critically acclaimed company performs a forward-thinking repertoire that includes treasured classics, neoclassical works by George Balanchine and artistic director Robert Garland, as well as innovative contemporary works that use the language of ballet to celebrate Dance Theatre of Harlem’s founder Arthur Mitchell’s belief that ballet belongs to everyone.
The March 1 performance at IU Auditorium will include the works of Balanchine, Garland, and Robert Bondara. The performance and residency will also feature three graduates of the Jacobs School of Music ballet department in Ariana Dickerson, Alexandra Hutchinson, and Alexandra Rene Jones.
Through performances, community engagement and arts education, the company carries forward Dance Theatre of Harlem’s message of empowerment through the arts for all.
Accessibility
Hearing Assistance
Wireless, infrared headset systems are available for all performances. Headsets may be used with or without a hearing aid and are distributed free of charge at coat check.
Engagement Events
Dance Theatre of Harlem will be part of a weeklong and state-wide residency with stops in Gary, Indianapolis, Greensburg, and Bloomington. Click here for complete schedule of those events.
Free public events include (RSVP required, see below):
Dance Theatre of Harlem Discussion: The Intersection of Arts and Social Justice
Friday, February 28 at 6 p.m.
IU Auditorium Lobby
Join Robert Garland, Artistic Director of Dance Theatre of Harlem, for a discussion on The Intersection Between Art and Social Justice. Garland will speak about how dance can amplify social change through artistic expression and advocacy.
Open Rehearsal
Saturday, March 1 at 1–3:30 p.m.
IU Auditorium Theatre
Join us for an open rehearsal with the Dance Theatre of Harlem. This event offers a rare behind-the-scenes look at the company's creative process. Dancers will work through their repertoire with a focus on technique and artistic expression.
Run Time, Age, and Content Warnings
Run time is approximately 2 hours, 10 minutes inlcuding intermission.
Recommended for all ages.
This show includes haze.
Prohibited Items
- Weapons of any kind
- Golf umbrellas
- Backpacks or any large bag measuring larger than 16"x16"x8"
- Outside food and beverages
- Posters or large signs
- Professional photo or video cameras
- Cigarettes/e-cigarettes
- Illegal drugs or paraphernalia
Calendar
May 2026
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