Dance Theatre of Harlem Jacob’s Pillow Premier: Donald McKayle
Donald McKayle and DTH Jacob’s Pillow Premier McKayle’s efforts to include Black ballet dancers and create a space that celebrated Blackness through […]
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Billy Wilson Orbit: Capitol Ballet
Billy Wilson and Capitol Ballet Billy Wilson was sought out by Doris Jones as guest artistic director of the Capitol Ballet Company […]
Billy Wilson Orbit: Zoom!
Billy Wilson and Zoom! After his return from Europe, Billy worked as a choreographer for Zoom! which aired on PBS from 1976-1981. […]
Billy Wilson Orbit: West Side Story
Billy Wilson and West Side Story Billy Wilson performed as Juano in the original London production of West Side Story in New […]
Billy Wilson Orbit: Bells Are Ringing
Billy Wilson and Bells Are Ringing Billy Wilson performed Bells are Ringing after his big debut performance in Carmen Jones. Bells are […]
Billy Wilson Orbit: Jamaica
Billy Wilson and Jamaica Jamaica is a Broadway original which was performed by Billy Wilson alongside Alvin Ailey as an Islander. It […]
From Ballet to Broadway and Black Orbit: House of Flowers
From Ballet to Broadway and Black and House of Flowers With over 165 performances in the span of a year, from December 30, […]
Capitol Ballet’s Orbit: Robert Davis
The Capitol Ballet and Robert Davis Washington Ballet dancer Robert Davis performed as a guest artist with the Capitol Ballet on two […]
The Capitol Ballet: 1988 Restoration Dancers
The Capitol Ballet: 1988 Restoration Dancers Sandra Fortune-Green Sandra Fortune-Green is one of the most renowned alumni of the Capitol Ballet […]
The Capitol Ballet: 1980s Venues
The Capitol Ballet: 1980s Venues 1980 October The Capitol Ballet Company, consisting of 12 dancers, performed at the Kennedy Center’s Terrace Theater. […]