Dance Magazine

Tai Jimenez, Robert Garland, and Virginia Johnson pose together seated on a green velvet couch. Jimenez, perched on the back, leans back against Garland as she stretches an arm overhead, posing as though she's singing karaoke. Garland wears a wry smile as he kicks a sneakered foot out towards the camera. Seated below them, Johnson smiles warmly, exuding elegance and calm.

Dance Theatre of Harlem’s New Leadership: A Conversation With Virginia Johnson and Robert Garland

As they prepared for the leadership transition, Virginia Johnson and Robert Garland spoke about their deep, shared history with Dance Theatre of Harlem, their commitment to continuing the work of Arthur Mitchell, and their hopes for the future of DTH’s company and school.

Caitlin Sims May 16th, 2023

Tai Jimenez grins at the camera as she sits, legs folded under her, on a green velvet couch. She rests her chin in her hand, elbow propped on top of her knee. Her grey and black hair is shaved to a fade on the sides, the tight curls short on top. She wears a grey striped dress, white sneakers with black laces, and bright green socks.

Tai Jimenez on Leading the DTH School

Tai Jimenez spent 12 years as a principal dancer with Dance Theatre of Harlem. She has been chosen to lead the DTH School when its current director, Robert Garland, becomes the company’s artistic director.

djassi daCosta johnson May 16th, 2023