‘Dance Theatre of Harlem: Art of the Duet’ and Rotunda Dance Party

Works & Process presents Dance Theatre of Harlem: Art of the Duet on Monday, September 22, 2025 at Guggenheim New York in the Peter B. Lewis Theater, 1071 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10128 at 3 PM and 7 PM. Tickets start at $25 and can be purchased here.

Ticket purchase includes admission to the Rotunda Dance Party with Dance Theatre of Harlem at 8 pm, presented in partnership with the Guggenheim’s Member Mondays.

Arthur Mitchell, founder of the Dance Theatre of Harlem, was renowned for his artistry in adagio—a skill that made him a frequent muse of choreographer George Balanchine. That legacy of extraordinary duets lives on in DTH’s repertoire, none more iconic than the breathtaking pas de deux at the heart of Firebird.

This signature DTH work Firebird returns in 2026, revived from its 1982 premiere featuring John Taras’s choreography, Stravinsky’s iconic score, and Geoffrey Holder’s dazzling sets and costumes. Be among the first to experience the ballet’s signature duet—an unforgettable moment—performed alongside other striking pairings from the company’s repertory, with commentary from Robert Garland, Artistic Director, Dance Theatre of Harlem, Jonathan Stafford, Artistic Director, New York City Ballet, and Donald Williams, former Dance Theatre of Harlem Principal Dancer and original Firebird cast member.

Following the presentation, get ready to groove with Dance Theatre of Harlem in the Guggenheim rotunda after the onstage program! Dancing In The Streets brings ballet-inspired warm-ups, classic soul beats, and a joyful cipher to the floor. Presented by Works & Process for Member Mondays, this high-energy event ends in a Soul Train–style celebration that will have everyone dancing.

The evening also includes a viewing of the exhibition Rashid Johnson: A Poem for Deep Thinkers.

Dance Theatre of Harlem, Image credit Works & Process