Lehman Center for the Performing Arts presents Dance Theatre of Harlem in The Bronx on Saturday, August 29, 2026 at 7PM at the Lehman Center for the Performing Arts, 250 Bedford Park Blvd West, Bronx, New York 10468. Tickets are $31.15-$76.65 and can be purchased here. Tickets for kids 10 and under are $5! Call the Box Office (718.960.8833) to arrange for children’s tickets.

Experience the elegance, power, and artistry of the world-renowned Dance Theatre of Harlem in an exclusive one-night-only performance in the Bronx. Celebrated for its groundbreaking legacy and breathtaking repertoire, this extraordinary company brings together classical ballet, contemporary works, and unmatched athleticism in an evening that promises to inspire audiences of all ages. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to witness one of America’s most acclaimed dance institutions live on our stage for a truly unforgettable cultural event.

PROGRAM:
Take Me With You
Choreography by Robert Bondara
A contemporary pas de deux set to the music of Radiohead. Robert Bondara on creating Take Me With You: The catchy percussion beat of the Radiohead song “Reckoner” became the first trigger and source of inspiration for movement language and choreography. Getting deeper into the creative process and vague lyrics of the song in a very personal way, the content of the choreography got closer to reflecting on our existence, our efforts to grasp the meaning of life despite “bittersweet distractors.” What is essential for the piece is metaphysical experience, an elusive atmosphere determining the relationship.

Blake Works IV (The Barre Project)
Choreography by William Forsythe

Created specifically for Dance Theatre of Harlem and set to the electro-soul music of British composer James Blake. Blake Works IV (The Barre Project) was a commission for the Dance Theatre of Harlem and part of William Forsythe’s continuously evolving work “The Barre Project”. The work derives its inspiration from the propulsive and rigorously structured songs of composer James Blake, whose work appears primarily in the popular music idiom. The Barre series began in 2021 at the height of the pandemic as a filmed dance that was streamed to a global audience facing the restrictions on live performance at the time. The live stage version for Dance Theatre of Harlem features choreographed sections that highlight the diverse and formidable talents of the ensemble and is a version of the ballet that is unique to this company alone.

About Blake Works IV (The Barre Project): “…They performed it with go-for-broke power and presence, as well as subtlety and finesse … all-consuming and exhilarating to watch.”  – The Berkshire Edge

Nyman String Quartet No. 2
Choreography by Robert Garland
Set to Michael Nyman’s “String Quartet No.2,” DTH Artistic Director Robert Garland continues his signature exploration of the intersection of cultures that is contemporary America. Complex and witty, this sophisticated work shows off the unique capacity of the company’s artists to code-switch with abandon. “This work is dedicated to the memory of two men whom I admire: John Wesley Carlos, former track and field medal winner at the 1968 Summer Olympics, well known for his triumphant salute upon the winners’ podium that year, and Dance Theatre of Harlem’s Founder and Artistic Director Emeritus, Mr. Arthur Mitchell (1924-2018).” – Robert Garland