I am so very sad to hear about the passing of Arthur Mitchell, the pioneering dancer, choreographer and founding artistic director of the @DanceTheatreofHarlem Mr. Mitchell was one of the last of our great living icons who paved the way for so many in the dance world. Prior to Dance Theatre of Harlem, he was the first Black principal dancer at the New York City Ballet under the iconic choreographer George Balanchine. The clip above is Mr. Mitchell and Diana Adams dancing to Balanchine's "Agon" i

Dance Theatre Of Harlem Founder Arthur Mitchell Pioneering Dancer Passes (Video)