In Memoriam: Arthur Mitchell, Co-Founder, the Dance Theatre of Harlem

Ballet Icon Dies at 84 

The pioneering African-American dancer rose from a childhood in Harlem to perform leading roles under renowned choreographer George Balanchine.

He was one of the most popular dancers with the New York City ballet in the 50s and 60s and was the first black dancer to gain international stardom.

Mitchell said his greatest achievement was bringing black people into ballet.

In 1969 he co-founded the Dance Theatre of Harlem, which was the first major classical ballet company in America to prioritise black dancers. 

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Sources: visionaryprojects and BBC News