Question

This American born dancer/choreographer was the first African American to dance in the New York City Ballet. He later went on to found the Dance Theater of Harlem.

Answer 1

The dancer/choreographer you are referring to is Arthur Mitchell. He made history as the first African American dancer to perform with the New York City Ballet and later founded the Dance Theatre of Harlem in 1969, which played a significant role in promoting diversity in ballet and dance.