With a mission of empowerment for all through the arts, Dance Theatre of Harlem brings diverse performances that explore both classical and contemporary styles of dance on tours across the country and the world. The troupe’s Athens performances will include music from J.S. Bach, Duke Ellington and Stevie Wonder’s Songs in the Key of Life. In an interview with Dance Magazine, artistic director Robert Garland says the company is “a unique organization in terms of our whole trajectory, culturally, in our community and artistically. Twenty-five years ago, people didn’t understand that you could have an artistic vision and a social vision in the same space.” Garland will give a free talk before the second performance in room 201 of the Fine Arts Building at 6:45 p.m.
WHO: Dance Theatre of Harlem
WHEN: Saturday, Jan. 27, 2 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.
WHERE: Fine Arts Theatre
HOW MUCH: $10 (UGA students), $30–69
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