We are saddened to hear of the recent passing of Dance Theater of Harlem co-founder and co-director Arthur Mitchell. In 1987, Mister Rogers visited the DTH Dance Studio in Harlem, and pulled off a surprisingly good fifth position, for a first try! Watch the full clip on our new Mister Rogers' Neighborhood website: http://ow.ly/RHQH30lXVVX | Fred Rogers Productions

Arthur Mitchell, the pioneering first African-American principal at a major ballet company and founder of Dance Theatre of Harlem, will direct an ensemble of professional dancers in an eclectic program reflecting his lifelong commitment to excellence and diversity in dance on Monday in the Miller Theatre. Here, he reflects on his life's work after donating his archive to the University's Rare Book & Manuscript Library. Event details: http://bit.ly/2yvJcXe | Columbia University

Arthur Mitchell, le premier danseur étoile noir aux États-Unis 🔥 | France Culture