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The Arthur Mitchell Project Symposium – Day 1
October 26, 2015, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Columbia University has acquired the archives of Arthur Mitchell, the first African American Principal Dancer in a major US ballet company. On October 26-27, 2015, we honor the 60th Anniversary of Mr. Mitchell join George Balanchine, Lincoln Kirstein, and the New York City Ballet in transforming the ballet landscape and cultural horizon.
Scheduled are two days of programming including a film chronicling Mr. Mitchell’s life and career, a conversation with Mr. Mitchell and reflections from his former NYCB colleagues, Dance Theatre of Harlem artists, dance critics, and scholars.
Please join us in paying tribute to this dance master and cultural icon.
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6:30 – 8:30 PM
Barnard Hall – James Room, 4th Floor
Arthur Mitchell on Film
A film montage chronicling the life and career of Mr. Mitchell, including his time with the New York City Ballet, on Broadway, and co-founding the Dance Theatre of Harlem.
This film was produced by Gillian Lipton, Project Director, The Arthur Mitchell Project, and edited by Anna Auster.
Introduction of Arthur Mitchell
Marcia Sells, The Arthur Mitchell Project Symposium Curator and former Dance Theatre of Harlem dancer
In Conversation with Arthur Mitchell
Mr. Mitchell is joined by former New York City Ballet partners and Broadway stage colleagues to discuss their work together and the dance world of the 1950s and 1960s.
PANELISTS:
Carmen de Lavallade, world-renowned dancer
Allegra Kent, Adjunct Professor of Dance at Barnard College, Columbia University, legendary ballerina and muse of George Balanchine
Kay Mazzo, former New York City Ballet star and Vice-Chairman of Faculty, School of American Ballet
MODERATOR:
Lynn Garafola, Professor of Dance & Co-Chair, Dance Department, Barnard College, Columbia University
Sponsored by: Institute for Research in African American Studies, The Center for Science and Society, Barnard Department of Dance, School of the Arts Office of Community Outreach and Education, Center for Jazz Studies, Center for Law & Culture, Barnard Department of Africana Studies
