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Famous as America s first culturally diverse neo-classical ballet company, Dance Theatre of Harlem (DTH) was founded in 1969 by African American Arthur Mitchell and the late Karel Shook. The company is now widely acclaimed as a major cultural institution encompassing a world-class ballet company, a school of dance, and a national and international arts education and community outreach programme.
Serenade - Serenade, from 1934, is a moonlit allegory of metamorphosis. Gliding upon Tchaikovsky's score, this abstract storybook-like romance is all about the glorification of woman as ballerina. Balanchine realises his theme with great sensitivity and lyrical elegance.
A Song for Dead Warriors - Michael Smuin's 1979 ballet, is a knock-out multi-media elegy for Native Americans. Epic and heart-felt, the production features giant buffalos as part of its scenery plus a battery of full-out ensemble dance passages particularly for DTH's buff men.
Dance Theatre of Harlem - Serenade/A Song for Dead Warriors website.
Creatives/Company
Choreographer(s):
George Balanchine (Serenade),
Michael Smuin (A Song for Dead Warriors),
Atilla Fiezere (Staged - A Song for Dead Warriors),
Alison Dean (Staged - A Song for Dead Warriors)
Other:
Suzanne Farrell (Coach - Serenade)
Music(s):
Tchaikovsky (Serenade),
Charles Fox (A Song for Dead Warriors)
Costume(s):
Karinska (Serenade),
Zelda Wynn (Costume Execution - Serenade),
Willa Kim (A Song for Dead Warriors)
Lighting(s):
Edward Ferron (Serenade),
Sara Linnie Slocum (A Song for Dead Warriors)
Design:
Willa Kim (A Song for Dead Warriors)
Sound:
Daniel Levenstein (A Song for Dead Warriors)
