Dance Theatre Of Harlem Inc

School - dance theatre of harlem school (dths) - a professional studio school located in the historic harlem community, offers exceptional dance training for talented young people. Dths offers affordable classes and programs year-round for 600 students on average. Through auditions, scholarships and tuition assistance, dths gives young artists from all backgrounds and experiences the opportunity to study, participate and excel in the performing arts, which helps to develop focus, discipline and critical reasoning skills essential to their further education and growth.

Community engagement - dance theatre's national education and outreach initiative is the embodiment of dance theatre's commitment to increasing access to the performing arts. Based upon the conviction that artists are our best communicators and mirrors of our society, dancing through barriers takes place in schools and other centers, working with students from kindergarten to high school, as well as a broad range of adults. Dance theatres programs are tailored to meet the specific needs of each school or community. Activities range from video assemblies, lecture-demonstrations, and master classes to in-school residencies and professional development workshops for teachers.