With A Special Public Discussion, June 30 with Dance Icon Arthur Mitchell
Fireworks Accompany Exhibits Closing Date on July 4
Arthur Mitchell from CAAM’s “Dance Theatre of Harlem: 40 Years of Firsts”
photo credit: Elena Seibert
Los Angeles – So You Think You Can Dance? Know About Dance? Here’s a chance to witness memories of dance history first hand when a true dance legend comes to CAAM. Master choreographer, dancer extraordinaire and founding Artistic Director of the Dance Theatre of Harlem (DTH), Arthur Mitchell will grace the California African American Museum (CAAM) with a special personal appearance and public discussion on Wednesday, June 30 at 7:00 p.m. as the grand finale event of CAAM’s very popular exhibit, “Dance Theatre of Harlem: 40 Years of Firsts.” As the first African American to become a principal dancer with a major ballet company to co-founding the Dance Theatre of Harlem School to leading the Dance Theatre of Harlem as a professional ballet company for four decades, Mr. Mitchell is an authentic embodiment of dance! His personal recollections about his life and career are sure to inspire movement in the young and old alike. The event is free, with RSVP’s requested at 213-744-2056. CAAM is located in Exposition Park at 600 State Drive in Los Angeles, CA. Parking is $8 at 39th and Figueroa Streets. Continue reading
theurbanflux.wordpress.com 