Harlem School of the Arts' Dance Concert Closes Out the Year Tonight

Celebrate Harlem School of the Arts (HSA) Dance students as they take the stage in their final performance of the year at The Kaye Playhouse at Hunter College tonight, June 13, 2013 at 7pm. Evening highlights include a duet from Complexions Contemporary Ballet, riveting choreography from the highly praised and well-established Artist-in-Residence Christopher L. Huggins and new works by HSA's talented dance faculty. Works will range from traditional ballet to urban hip-hop, showcasing the diversity of art forms within the dance program that HSA rigorously dedicates itself to training its serious students in.

Complexions is best known for being the first full-multicultural ballet company, founded in 1994 by visionary artists Dwight Rhoden and Desmond Richardson, who were both principal dancers at Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater. Dancers from Complexions will perform and excerpt from "Testament," a newer piece choreographed by Dwight Rhoden himself, who has created over 60 ballets for Complexions, as well as numerous other companies. HSA Artist-in-Residence Christopher L. Huggins also comes from a background of dancing with Ailey, and his own award-winning choreography continues to be shared with universities and high schools throughout the country. HSA's own dance faculty is led by the seasoned Aubrey Lynch II, whose years of being the program's Director has led to vital collaborations such as these as well as unique partnerships for the School overall, including Disney.

The evening's program will close with a ceremony onstage, honoring graduating seniors from all 5 arts disciplines - music, dance, theatre, visual arts and musical theatre.

The Kaye Playhouse at Hunter College is located at 695 Park Avenue (Entrance on 68th Street between Park and Lexington Avenues), New York, NY. The concert will take place on Thursday, June 13 at 7pm.