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Invited by Lincoln Kirstein to enroll at SAB in 1951 at the age of 17, Mr. Mitchell dedicated himself to becoming a classical ballet dancer despite the many obstacles facing African Americans at all levels of society. He persevered, and in 1955 he was invited to join New York City Ballet. With the unwavering backing of George Balanchine and ...
Nov 1, 2018 · Making his debut in 1955 as the first African American dancer with the New York City Ballet, Arthur Mitchell, ... Mitchell persuaded Laura Bush to join him onstage for a very special pas de deux.
Sep 24, 2018 · By Wendy Perron, The Guardian —. A star of New York City Ballet and the co-founder of Dance Theatre of Harlem, Arthur Mitchell was also the first African American principal dancer in any major ballet company. Mitchell, who has died aged 84, had classical lines, buoyant energy and a palpable joy in movement. In NYCB, where he danced from 1955 ...
Aug 4, 2017 · In 1955, Arthur Mitchell made his debut as the second African American to perform with the New York City Ballet (NYCB), performing in Western Symphony after Lincoln Kirstein asked him to join the corps de ballet. At the age of 18, Arthur Mitchell was offered a scholarship to study at the School of American Ballet before joining the school’s ...
Dec 10, 2018 · In the 1950s and 1960s, when Mitchell danced for City Ballet, the country was still widely segregated. And being the Jackie Robinson of ballet did not protect him from racism or prejudice.
Nov 7, 2006 · Join Ballet Master in Chief Peter Martins and the New York City Ballet dancers. Movie Studio: Palm Pictures / Umvd. Format: DVD. Language: English. Street Date: November 7, 2006. TCIN: 90659000. UPC: 660200314828. Item Number (DPCI): 246-00-4607. Origin: Made in the USA or Imported.
The Dance Theatre of Harlem. 466 West 152 nd Street. New York, NY, 10031-1814. tel: 212-690-2800. fax: 212-690-8736. E-mail: rtrapp@dancetheatreofharlem.org. Arthur Mitchell, the first Black Principal dancer in a major ballet company, was the Jackie Robinson of Ballet. Arthur Mitchell now runs the Dance Theatre of Harlem.
