In 1955, he was the first African-American dancer with the New York City Ballet, where he was promoted to principal dancer the following year and danced in major roles until 1966. He then …

Arthur Mitchell (born March 27, 1934, Harlem, New York, New York, U.S.—died September 19, 2018, Manhattan, New York) was an American dancer, choreographer, and director who was …

Arthur Mitchell, also known as The Trinity Killer, is a key character and the main antagonist of Showtime's DEXTER franchise. In the original Dexter series, he serves as the main antagonist …

Oct 5, 2016 · Dancer, choreographer and artistic director Arthur Mitchell was born on March 27, 1934 in Harlem, New York to Arthur Mitchell, Sr. and Willie Hearns Mitchell. He attended the …

*Arthur Mitchell was born on this date in 1934. He was a Black dancer, choreographer, and director of the Dance Theater of Harlem.

This week, we honor SAB alumnus and ballet legend Arthur Mitchell in commemoration of the anniversary of his founding of the Dance Theatre of Harlem on February 11, 1969.

"When I won the scholarship," says Mitchell, "I realized that I was in service to a force greater than myself, and that was my art form, dance." He also encountered the racism inherent in the …

May 22, 2025 · Segregation is law, ballet is whiter than a powdered wig, and a young Black man from Harlem walks into the most elite space in dance — and owns it. In 1956, Arthur Mitchell …

Arthur Mitchell (Choreographer, Holberg Suite) was known around the world for creating and sustaining the Dance Theatre of Harlem, the internationally acclaimed ballet company he co …

Arthur Mitchell, the first Black Principal dancer in a major ballet company, was the Jackie Robinson of Ballet. Arthur Mitchell now runs the Dance Theatre of Harlem.