Trailblazing Black Ballerinas
Learn about the dancers who paved the way for the astonishing legacy we know today. Lyda Abarca, Gayle McKinney-Griffith, Sheila Rohan, Marcia Sells, and Karlya Shelton were five of the earliest ballerinas at Dance Theatre of Harlem. Frequently forgotten in dance history, discover the lives of five women who blazed new trails in the world of ballet. This program is presented by Ballet Arizona.
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¿Necesita alguna adaptación para participar en algún programa, servicio o actividad de Phoenix Public Library? Llame al 602-262-4636, a la línea TTY al 711 o presente una solicitud en persona o por medio de Ask Us por lo menos 14 días hábiles antes del evento.
- Date:
- Monday, June 1, 2026
- Time:
- 2:00pm - 3:00pm
- Time Zone:
- Arizona Time (change)
- Location:
- Meeting Room, Ironwood Library
- Audience:
- Adults Teens
- Categories:
- Arts, Culture, Literature and Exhibits Diversity Teen Programs