Don’t miss the Southeast premiere of Dance Theatre of Harlem’s newest ballet, co-commissioned by Charleston Gaillard Center and the International African American Museum! Punctuated by Dance Theatre of Harlem’s signature style fusing a modern interpretation of the classical art form, the two evening performances will feature live orchestral accompaniment as well as original and reimagined music inspired by the life and times of jazz luminary Hazel Scott.

Season opener! DTH returns to Washington Performing Arts with the world-premiere performances of a new ballet honoring American music icon Hazel Scott, plus Higher Ground scored with Stevie Wonder’s Motown hits.

The Apollo’s 5th annual WOW (Women of the World) Festival is an entirely digital, two-day program of dynamic conversations, workshops, and performances for and by women and girls from around the world.

This year’s theme, Black Women Transcending will mark this particular moment in time as we continue to endure a global pandemic and navigate the current political climate in the U.S., while simultaneously balancing self-care, family, community and work. More than 80 women are scheduled to participate.

(Washington, D.C.)—The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) announced today that it has awarded Washington Performing Arts a $35,000 Grants for Arts Projects Award in support of its Spring 2022 Hazel Scott Celebration. Over the course of a multi-day tribute, Washington Performing Arts will host events celebrating the once-renowned American pianist and activist, including performances of her music, a world-premiere ballet commission (with Dance Theatre of Harlem) inspired by Scott’s life, concert/lecture programs designed around Scott’s role in New York’s Café Society, numerous institutional collaborations, and a panel discussion on jazz activism.

WATCH THE SPECIAL ON COMCAST CHANNELS 66/966HD AND VERIZON 29/30 AT 7:30pm EVERY MONDAY FOR THE MONTH OF JULY.

A series on the Women who played instruments, arrange compositions, composed and led bands in the Golden Era of Jazz. Hostess & Jazz Diva Khadijah 'Renee' highlights historic and current women pioneers of the genre of Jazz. A showcase keeping the Legacy of Women in Jazz Alive!

The Dance Theatre of Harlem is partnering with Dartmouth College to teach students about Hazel Scott’s cultural impact. Students will learn both the business aspect of running a performance company and the work of storytelling through choreography.