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 & Betty Nichols’ Orbit: Tanaquil Le Clercq Arthur Mitchell and Tanaquil Le Clercq In 1956, New York City Ballet went to Europe on tour. Along with Le Clercq, Arthur […]
Arthur Mitchell’s Orbit: Karel Shook Arthur Mitchell and Karel Shook In 1967, Arthur Mitchell was commuting between New York City and […]
Arthur Mitchell’s Orbit: Lincoln Kirstein Arthur Mitchell and Lincoln Kirstein Arthur Mitchell attended the High School of Performing Arts in New York City, studying dance styles such […]
About This Orbit: Arthur Mitchell About This Orbit: Arthur Mitchell A native New Yorker, Arthur Mitchell attended the High School for the Performing Arts in New York […]
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 […]
Arthur Mitchell’s Orbit: School of American Ballet Arthur Mitchell and School of American Ballet Arthur Mitchell was the first African American male dancer to join New York City Ballet […]
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 […]