The school’s positive presence in Harlem offers individuals a safe haven in which to explore and express themselves both emotionally and physically, and helps them develop into contributing members to the community at large.
HISTORY
Founded in 1969 by Arthur Mitchell and Karel Shook, the Dance Theatre of Harlem School quickly emerged as a leading arts education center and an accredited dance training institute. From an initial enrollment of just thirty students, DTHS has grown to a registration of over 500 students per year, and developed a varied curriculum that, in addition to ballet and tap, has included modern, jazz and African dance, gymnastics, karate, Tai-chi, and even Irish step dancing. Other classes include music theory and dance history. Classes are offered in three programs (Community, Pre-Professional, and Professional) during the fall and spring semesters, for all levels of experience, ages 3 to 24 years. The summer semester features a six-week intensive program of study.
Dance Theatre of Harlem School’s distinguished international faculty has extensive experience and training. From their first steps as beginners to advanced levels of instruction, our students experience the best aspects of Russian, English, and American traditions and training. The faculty also includes former DTH company members, insuring that the DTH style and the “artistic memory” of the organization remain intact and are passed to future generations.
Dance Theatre of Harlem School is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Dance, and is listed as an institution of higher learning by the New York State Department of Education. This school is authorized under Federal law to enroll non-immigrant students.
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PLEASE NOTE:
OUR PRE-PROFESSIONAL PROGRAM (8 TO 18), AND PROFESSIONAL PROGRAM(18-24) AUDITION QUALIFIED STUDENTS ALL YEAR-ROUND. PLEASE CALL (212) 690-2800, EXT. 458 TO SCHEDULE.
Winter Session
September 14, 2009 – May 27, 2010
Notification of acceptance will be mailed within one week.
Arrive 30 minutes prior to the audition.
Young ladies already on pointe bring both pointe and soft ballet shoes.
No jewelry, skirts, or extra warmers. Hair should be neatly pulled back and secured.
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