FREE Dance Theatre of Harlem Int/Adv Level Ballet Master Class for ages 16+

NOBA is excited to present a very special FREE morning Ballet Master Class led by Dance Theatre of Harlem Artistic Director Robert Garland (see bio below)! Class size is limited – register now to reserve your spot.

This class will be taught at an intermediate/advanced level, and is open to adults and teens ages 16 and up. New participants to NOBA's programs must complete enrollment paperwork (available onsite) prior to participating. New participants under the age of 18 must have a parent/guardian present to sign all applicable waivers. Class will begin promptly at 10:30am, with check-in for registered participants beginning at 10:15am. Please arrive at least 5 minutes prior to class start time to check in.

ROBERT GARLAND (Dance Theatre of Harlem Artistic Director) Robert Garland was a member of the Dance Theatre of Harlem Company achieving the rank of principal dancer. After creating a work for the DTH School Ensemble, DTH co-founder Arthur Mitchell invited Robert Garland to create a work for The Dance Theatre of Harlem Company and appointed him the organization’s first Resident Choreographer. Prior to becoming DTH Artistic Director he served as Director of the Dance Theatre of Harlem school. In addition to choreographing several ballets for DTH Mr. Garland has also created works for New York City Ballet, Britain's Royal Ballet, Oakland Ballet, and most recently San Francisco Ballet. His commercial work has included music videos commercials and short films including the children’s television show Sesame Street a Nike commercial featuring New York Yankee Derek Jeter the NAACP Image Awards a short film for designer Donna Karan and the “Charmin Cha-Cha” for Proctor and Gamble.​ Mr. Garland holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree from the Juilliard School in New York City.

Don't miss NOBA's presentation of Dance Theatre of Harlem in a one-night-only performance on Saturday, October 11 (7:30pm) at the Mahalia Jackson Theater! Visit www.nobadance.com for more information and to purchase tickets.

PHOTO CREDIT: Robert Garland, photo by Nir Ariel

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