Dance Theatre of Harlem, led by choreographer Robert Garland, blends classical ballet with modern and social dance influences.
Dance Theatre of Harlem comes to the Zellerbach Theatre on Friday, May 7, 2027, at 7:30 PM. It's a homecoming of sorts: the company is led by Robert Garland, a Philadelphia native, and this is one of the nights they'll be performing in the city.
Garland's work is a good place to start if you're trying to get a sense of what they do. He's known for a sparkling musicality and for weaving classical ballet together with influences from modern and social dance, so the program tends to move between the two rather than sticking to one or the other. The New York Times has called him one of ballet's most exciting undertakings, and the company is a frequent Critic's Pick there.
That blend of styles runs through the company's broader repertoire, too. They work across neoclassical and contemporary pieces, and they're recognized for combining technical precision with passionate storytelling. The range is wide enough that you'll see both the more traditional side of the form and the newer directions they're taking it.
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It's a single evening of dance at the Zellerbach Theatre in Philadelphia, PA, starting at 7:30 PM on Friday, May 7.
