
ABOUT THE EVENING:
Harlem Stage presents When We Dance, The Son Also Rises: Black Men in Dance An Evening of Conversation, Choreography, and Cocktails, Co-Curated by Calvin Royal III and Ronald K. Alexander. The evening will offer a reflection by Black male artists in the field of dance, looking back at what has been, celebrating the present, and imagining what lies ahead. This conversation will serve as a moment to acknowledge the complexity, intersectionality, and beauty of the diversity among us, while also recognizing the shared values and commonalities that unite us. There will be a cocktail reception following the discussion.
MON, JUN 2 | 7PM

Calvin Royal III
Co-Curator and Principal Dancer, American Ballet Theatre

Ronald K. Alexander
Co-Curator and Faculty, Ailey School

Robert Garland
Artistic Director, Dance Theatre of Harlem

Matthew Rushing
Interim Artistic Director, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre

Desmond Richardson
Co-Founder and Co-Artistic Director, Complexions Contemporary Ballet