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Karen Valby, a writer living in Austin, Texas, befriended Lydia Abarca—and five of her fellow DTH members (and friends), Gayle McKinney-Griffith, Sheila Rohan, Karlya Shelton-Benjamin, and Marcia Sells—and listened as they recounted their incredible time spent at DTH and beyond. The result is The Swans of Harlem, a group biography that tells the story of these pioneering Black ballerinas and their fifty-year sisterhood.

A new book shows how pioneering ballerinas captivated audiences and broke racial barriers

Tall and commanding, she dazzled audiences as a principal dancer for the groundbreaking Dance Theater of Harlem for nearly two decades.

Showtime's critically acclaimed series Dexter is one of my favorite shows, but I'd be lying if I said every season was great. Here's my ranking of the worst to best installments!

Lorraine Graves, a ballerina known for her willowy frame and majestic grace who starred as a principal dancer for the groundbreaking Dance Theatre of Harlem for nearly two decades, died on March 21 in Norfolk. She was 66.

Ms. Graves starred as a principal dancer for the groundbreaking Dance Theater of Harlem for nearly two decades.

George Balanchine’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream returns to New York City Ballet this spring.

New York City is renowned for its bustling and vibrant cultural scene with a tapestry of events catering to various interests. From the electrifying Olivia Rodrigo GUTS World Tour at Madison Square Garden to the inspiring Dance Theatre of Harlem performances at New York City Center, the month is packed with artistic expressions that will leave you in awe.

Tall and commanding, she dazzled audiences as a principal dancer for the groundbreaking Dance Theater of Harlem for nearly two decades.

You might be surprised to learn what actors had a chance to play The Joker.