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REGINALD F. LEWIS MUSEUM
of Maryland African American History & Culture
CELEBRATING 10 YEARS

Hello,

As a member of the dance community, I wanted to let you know about the exhibition Dance Theatre of Harlem: Forty Years of Firsts from April 18 to August 30, 2015 at the Reginald F. Lewis Museum. We are offering related programming throughout its six-month run. Below is a taste. You can view the full museum calendar here, along with those related to the exhibition. We hope you can join us at one or more of the events!

Best regards,
Terry Taylor
Education Programs Manager

Dance Theatre of Harlem: Forty Years of Firsts
On view Saturday April 18 - August 30, 2015
This majestic exhibition of dazzling costumes, set pieces, and video excerpts celebrates an iconic company and its corps that defied prejudice, and gravity itself, in pursuit of their talent. In the process, the company made history and shattered barriers for future generations of aspiring performers. Learn more and RSVP.

Visit the full museum calendar, including related programming to Dance Theatre of Harlem.

Keith Saunders, Ballet Master of Dance Theatre of Harlem, Demonstration and Talk
Saturday April 18, 1pm
Meet the Ballet Master of the iconic dance company, Dance Theatre of Harlem. Saunders, a Baltimore, Maryland native, appears as part of the opening day for the exhibition Dance Theatre of Harlem: Forty Years of Firsts. Learn more and RSVP.

Family Dance Day
Saturday April 25, 12pm-5pm
Bring your dancing shoes and participate in a full day of fun dancing and exercise. Families are invited to learn popular dance moves by attending “mini” dance classes (30 - 45 minutes each) throughout the day. Classes offered: Modern – Sharayna Christmas Rose; Hip Hop – Renee Pitts; Afro Caribbean – Sheena Black; Hot Hula - Kirsten Ledford; African – Brenda Brown; Liturgical – Darby Pack. Learn more and RSVP.

Beyond the Stage: Professional Careers in Dance
Saturday May 2, 3pm
Explore careers in dance with a panel of professionals who have forged various paths. Learn more and RSVP.

Dance Theatre of Harlem Performance
Saturday June 20, 8pm
Witness the grace, power, and beauty of Dance Theatre of Harlem in this return performance to Murphy Fine Arts Center at Morgan State University. The performance is co-presented with Murphy Fine Arts Center. For tickets including discounted tickets for museum members, contact Murphy Fine Arts Center box office: (443) 885-4440. Learn more and RSVP.

Life in Motion: A Conversation with Misty Copeland
Saturday August 1, 1pm
Meet ballerina darling Misty Copeland, the first African-American soloist in the last two decades at the prestigious American Ballet Theatre. Ms. Copeland will discuss her new memoir, Life in Motion: An Unlikely Ballerina and her children's book, Firebird. A book signing follows. All age are welcome to attend. Learn more and RSVP.

Visit the full museum calendar, including related programming to Dance Theatre of Harlem.