Mel Tomlinson’s Orbit: Judith Jamison
Judith Jamison and Mel Tomlinson Judith Jamison performed Pas de Duke with Tomlinson in 1976, soon after he joined Alvin Ailey American […]
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Lavinia Williams & Mel Tomlinson’s Orbits: Sara Yarborough-Smith and Harkness Ballet
Lavinia Williams and Sara Yarborough-Smith Lavinia Williams’ legacy in the dance world lives on predominantly through her daughter, Sara Yarborough-Smith, as she […]
Arthur Mitchell & Mel Tomlinson’s Orbits: New York City Ballet
 Arthur Mitchell and New York City Ballet Arthur Mitchell was the first African American male dancer to officially join New York City […]
Mel Tomlinson’s Orbit: Alvin Ailey
Mel Tomlinson and Alvin Ailey Mel Tomlinson was a dancer who was never satisfied. After a few years of dancing with Dance […]
Lavinia Williams & Mel Tomlinson’s Orbit: Agnes de Mille
Mel Tomlinson and Agnes de Mille Mel Tomlinson got his start at Heritage Dance Theatre thanks to Agnes de Mille. In 1974, […]
Arthur Mitchell, Mel Tomlinson, & ABT’s Orbits: George Balanchine
Arthur Mitchell and George Balanchine Arthur Mitchell was the first African American male dancer to officially join New York City Ballet. He […]
Mel Tomlinson, Jones-Haywood School of Dance, Louis Johnson, & Arthur Mitchell’s Orbits: Dance Theatre of Harlem
Mel Tomlinson and Dance Theatre of Harlem After graduating from college, Mel Tomlinson transitioned to dancing with the Dance Theatre of Harlem […]
Arthur Mitchell & Mel Tomlinson’s Orbits: Jerome Robbins
Arthur Mitchell and Jerome Robbins While a member of New York City Ballet, Arthur Mitchell performed his fair share of pieces by […]
Lavinia Williams & Mel Tomlinson’s Orbit: Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
Mel Tomlinson and Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater After a few years of dancing at Dance Theatre of Harlem, Mel Tomlinson wanted […]
Mel Tomlinson Orbit: North Carolina Dance Theatre
Mel Tomlinson and North Carolina Dance Theatre (Charlotte Ballet) North Carolina Dance Theatre was the professional company affiliated with North Carolina School […]