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Ruth Carter exhibit at The Wright, Dance Theatre of Harlem
Season 51
Episode 42
Oscar-winning costume designer Ruth E. Carter showcases her illustrious career as a costume designer in a new exhibit, “Ruth E. Carter: Afrofuturism in Costume Design,” at The Wright Museum. Plus, Dance Theatre of Harlem Artistic Director Robert Garland shares details about the troupe's upcoming Detroit performances and how the pandemic has influenced the current and future landscape of dance.
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