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Witness History: The Dance Theatre of Harlem

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The Dance Theatre of Harlem

24/08/2016 GMT

BBC World Service - Witness History, The Dance Theatre of Harlem

In August 1969, the first classical ballet company to focus on black dancers was formed

In August 1969, Arthur Mitchell founded the first classical ballet company to focus on black dancers.

In August 1969, Arthur Mitchell founded the Dance Theatre of Harlem - the first classical ballet company to focus on black dancers. Virginia Johnson, now the organisation's director, was a founder member.

(Photo: The Dance Theatre of Harlem, circa 1970. Virginia Johnson pictured back row, third from left. Credit: Marbeth)

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