
Bal Negre (1946, Katherine Dunham) - repro
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The momentous 1946 Broadway production of 'Bal Nègre' serves as a spectacular, groundbreaking dance-theater revue conceived, choreographed, and led by the legendary pioneer of Black modern dance, Dr. Katherine Dunham. Opening at the Belasco Theatre, the production completely transfigured the commercial landscape by integrating traditional Caribbean, African, and Afro-Brazilian ritualistic rhythms into a high-art theatrical narrative. Featuring Dunham's incomparable technical company accompanied by a live percussion orchestra, the work stands as a primary monument celebrating Black choreographic heritage on Broadway.

