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Mitchell, Arthur

 Person

Biography

born March 27, 1934 in Harlem, New York; trained and performed with the New York City Ballet, he was their first African American dancer; founded the Dance Theatre of Harlem after the assassination of Martin Luthor King Jr.

Found in 9 Collections and/or Records:

A Midsummer Night's Dream

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Identifier: D002.01.0003.0094.00019
Abstract

Arthur Mitchell performs as Puck with the New York City Ballet ensemble in George Balanchine's ''A Midsummer Night's Dream.''

Dates: Date Unknown

Agon

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Identifier: D002.01.0003.0074.00001
Abstract

Arthur Mitchell of the New York City Ballet performs with Diana Adams in George Balanchine's dance ''Agon.''

Dates: Date Unknown

Agon

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Identifier: D002.01.0003.0074.00002
Abstract

Arthur Mitchell of the New York City Ballet performs with Diana Adams in George Balanchine's dance ''Agon.''

Dates: Date Unknown

Agon

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Identifier: D002.01.0003.0074.00003
Abstract

Arthur Mitchell of the New York City Ballet performs with Diana Adams in George Balanchine's dance ''Agon.''

Dates: Date Unknown

Agon

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Identifier: D002.01.0003.0074.00004
Abstract

Arthur Mitchell of the New York City Ballet performs with Diana Adams in George Balanchine's dance ''Agon.''

Dates: Date Unknown

Medea

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Identifier: D002.01.0003.0094.00017
Abstract

Violette Verdy and Arthur Mitchell, along with the New York City Ballet ensemble, perform in Brigit Cullberg's ''Medea.''

Dates: Date Unknown

Medea

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Identifier: D002.01.0003.0094.00018
Abstract

Violette Verdy and Arthur Mitchell, along with the New York City Ballet ensemble, perform in Brigit Cullberg's ''Medea.''

Dates: Date Unknown

Mitchell, Arthur, 1934-

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Identifier: D002.01.0003.0074
Abstract

Photographs of Arthur Mitchell of the New York City Ballet performing in George Balanchine's dance ''Agon.''

Dates: Date Unknown

New York City Ballet - Productions (1 of 2)

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Identifier: D002.01.0003.0094
Abstract

Photographs of the New York City Ballet ensemble performing in various dances.

Dates: Date Unknown

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Dance recitals 7
United States 5