Arthur Mitchell, Revolutionary Dancer and Founder of Dance Theatre of Harlem, Dies at 84
He broke ground as New York City Ballet’s first African-American principal dancer, creating the role of Puck in Balanchine’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream.
Arthur Mitchell, Revolutionary Dancer and Founder of Dance Theatre of Harlem, Dies at 84
He broke ground as New York City Ballet’s first African-American principal dancer, creating the role of Puck in Balanchine’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream.