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Contemporary ballet from internationally recognized troupe celebrates African
American culture and showcases groundbreaking piece, “Sounds of Hazel”
Dance Theatre of Harlem will grace the Main Stage of the Dennis C. Moss Cultural Arts Center on Saturday and Sunday, Jan 19 – 20. The diverse 18-member dance company, founded in 1969, will perform a repertoire that includes treasured classics, neoclassical works, and innovative contemporary works. Both shows are at 8 p.m. Tickets are available here.
Dance Theatre of Harlem’s January performance will highlight the troupe’s critical piece, Sounds of Hazel, which celebrates the life and legacy of jazz legend Hazel Scott. Rising to prominence in the 1930s and 1940s, Scott was one of the first African American artists to have her own television show and fearlessly refused to perform at segregated venues. Scott’s fusion of classical and jazz styles, alongside her renowned civil rights activism, established her as a trailblazer whose legacy continues to inspire music and social change.
Curated with input from Scott’s son, Adam Clayton Powell III, and biographer Karen Chilton, Sounds of Hazel is intended to introduce a new generation of music fans to Scott’s life and work. The work also underscores her legacy as one of the great American artists of the 20th century. Sounds of Hazel was made possible by the New England Foundation for the Arts’ National Dance Project, with lead funding from the Doris Duke Foundation and the Mellon Foundation.
Dance Theatre of Harlem is returning to Miami for the first time under the leadership of Robert Garland as its new Artistic Director. Garland was a principal dancer and the Dance Theatre of Harlem’s first official resident choreographer. Garland choreographed Return, which is also featured in the January program following Sounds of Hazel (choreography by Tiffany Rea-Fisher) and Allegro Brilliante (choreography by George Balanchine).
An esteemed institution, Dance Theatre of Harlem stands at the forefront of the global dance scene. It encompasses a distinguished touring company, a renowned studio school, and a comprehensive education and community outreach program. With its diverse offerings, the highly regarded dance company conveys a message of empowerment.
Dance Theatre of Harlem’s performance is recommended for all ages. Tickets for the show range from $26 to $66, and audience members ages 13 to 22 can purchase $5 tickets through Culture Shock Miami. Tickets may be purchased by visiting MossCenter.org, through the Moss Center Box Office in person, or by calling (786) 573-5300.
About The Dennis C. Moss Cultural Arts Center
The Dennis C. Moss Cultural Arts Center, informally known as “The Moss Center,” is managed by the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs, with funding support from the Office of the Miami-Dade County Mayor and Board of County Commissioners. The Center is dedicated to presenting and supporting arts and culture and providing access to the arts to the entire Miami-Dade County community. More information about the Center and its programs can be found at www.MossCenter.org.
It is the policy of Miami-Dade County to comply with all the requirements of the Americans
with Disabilities Act. The facility is accessible and assistive listening devices are available in the Main Stage Auditorium and the Black Box Theater space. To request materials in accessible format, and/or any accommodation to attend an event at The Dennis C. Moss Cultural Arts Center, please contact Stephanie Aponte, 786-573-5314, saponte@miamidade.gov, at least five days in advance to initiate your request. TTY users may also call 711 (Florida Relay Service).
About Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs
The Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs and the Cultural Affairs Council develop cultural excellence, diversity, access, and participation throughout Miami-Dade County by strategically creating and promoting equitable opportunities for artists and cultural organizations, and our residents and visitors who are their audiences. The Department receives funding through the Miami-Dade County Mayor and Board of County Commissioners, The Children’s Trust, the National Endowment for the Arts, the State of Florida through the Florida Department of State, Florida Division of Arts and Culture and the Florida Council on Arts and Culture, the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, the Peacock Foundation, Inc. and The Jorge M. Pérez Family Foundation at The Miami Foundation. Other support and services are provided by TicketWeb for the Culture Shock Miami program, the Greater Miami Convention and Visitors Bureau, the South Florida Cultural Consortium, and the Tourist Development Council. For more information visit www.miamidadearts.org.
It is the policy of Miami-Dade County to comply with all of the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act. The facility is accessible and assistive listening devices are available in the Main Stage Auditorium and the Black Box Theatre space. To request materials in accessible format, sign language interpreters, CART, and/or any accommodation to attend an event at Miami-Dade County Auditorium, please contact the Auditorium at MDCA@miamidade.gov or call (305) 547-5414 , at least (5) five days in advance to initiate your request. TTY users may also call 711 (Florida Relay Service.)
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