Overview
In this evening of performance and conversation, we sit down with legends and luminaries in the field of classical ballet: Virginia Johnson, who is also Dance Theatre of Harlem’s Founding Principal Dancer; Raven Wilkinson, legendary ballerina formerly of Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo and character actress for the New York Metropolitan Opera; Misty Copeland, American Ballet Theatre Soloist; and Ashley Murphy, Dance Theatre of Harlem Company Ballerina.
They share individual stories that reveal universal narratives about the intersecting and contradictory artistic, aesthetic and cultural elements that continue to shape the world of ballet. We’ll also explore the complex journey that these women have danced through, on and off the stage. This conversation will be moderated by Charisse Jones, journalist and essayist. The evening will feature a performance by company members from the Dance Theatre of Harlem.
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