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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. Programme 2 traces the spiritual journey of the African Diaspora in music, song and dance. Celebrating the fusion of Indian and African cultures, Dougla traces the customs and traditions of the Dougla people in a spirited wedding to the choreography of Geoffrey Holder. Always an audience favourite, Robert Garland's Return pays tribute to the legendary music of James Brown and Arethra Franklin. This programme also features South Africa Suite, choreographed by Artistic Director Arthur Mitchell, Augustus Van Heerden and Lavern Naidu. Set to the music of the Soweto String Quartet, the ballet characterises a playful and majestic style of movement inspired by Dance Theatre of Harlem's historic 1992 tour of South Africa. Dance Theatre of Harlem - Programme 2 - Dougla/Return/South Africa Suite website.