Dance Theatre of Harlem Sets 2027 Season at City Center
A world premiere co-choreographed by Matthew Rushing and Samantha Figgins headlines the Dance Theatre of Harlem’s upcoming return to New York City Center. The four-night engagement, scheduled for April 1–4, 2027, bridges the gap between classical tradition and contemporary narratives of resilience, featuring works by George Balanchine, Nacho Duato, and Robert Garland.
The new collaboration between Rushing and Figgins draws inspiration from the biblical theme of beauty for ashes, mapping a trajectory from grief toward transformative healing. This narrative of renewal anchors a program that also highlights historical and cultural intersections. Robert Garland’s Brahms Variations reimagines the opulence of the court of Louis XIV through the lens of Harlem’s local history, specifically honoring the legacy of DTH founder Arthur Mitchell and late company members Lorraine Graves and Fabian Barnes.
The repertoire further integrates the stark intensity of Nacho Duato’s Coming Together, which utilizes Frederic Rzewski’s score and the writings of Attica Prison inmate Sam Melville to explore themes of confinement and endurance. Balancing these heavy subjects, the company presents George Balanchine’s Tarantella, a technical showcase defined by its rapid pace and wit. Tickets for the four-night run are currently available through the company’s website, marking another chapter in the organization’s sixth decade of community engagement and artistic excellence.
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