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 Students in the Hofmann Theatre preparing for a school matinee.

Lesher Center for the Arts - School Matinee Offerings 

Current productions available for group bookings:

Dance Theatre of Harlem (School Matinee)

25/26 Headliners Series presented by Lesher Center and Diablo Regional Arts Association

  • Date: 04/23/2026 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM  
  • Location: Lesher Center for the Arts
    1601 Civic Drive
    Walnut Creek, California 94596
  • Introduction: Best for grades 2 and above, with tickets starting at $15.

 

 

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Headliners Dance Theatre of Harlem

ABOUT DANCE THEATRE OF HARLEM
This multi-ethnic company performs a forward-thinking repertoire that includes treasured classics and innovative contemporary works that celebrate Black culture and empowerment through the arts for all.

Dance Theatre of Harlem is a leading dance institution of unparalleled global acclaim, encompassing a professional touring company, a leading studio school, and a national and international education and community outreach program. Each component of Dance Theatre of Harlem carries a solid commitment towards enriching the lives of young people and adults around the world through the arts. Founded in 1969 by Arthur Mitchell and Karel Shook, Dance Theatre of Harlem is considered “one of ballet’s most exciting undertakings” (The New York Times). Shortly after the assassination of The Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Mitchell was inspired to start a school that would offer children—especially those in Harlem, the community in which he was born—the opportunity to learn about dance and the allied arts.

Now in its sixth decade, Dance Theatre of Harlem has grown into a multi-cultural dance institution with an extraordinary legacy of providing opportunities for creative expression and artistic excellence that continues to set standards in the performing arts. Dance Theatre of Harlem has achieved unprecedented success, bringing innovative and bold new forms of artistic expression to audiences in New York City, across the country and around the world.

approx. 60 minutes, with no intermission

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Tickets are not guaranteed until we have received your deposit. Unfortunately, Purchase Orders will not be accepted as deposit. Once your deposit is received, we will send a contract to you for your review and signature. 

Tickets are not guaranteed until we have received your signed contract. This contract will serve as confirmation of your reservation. When you receive your contract, please review it carefully and confirm that the reservation is for the correct production as well as the correct performance date and time. The contract also contains important final payment information and ticket return policies.

The presence of chaperones promote a positive experience for all. We recommend that one (1) adult chaperone accompany every six (6) children under the age of thirteen (13) years, and one (1) adult chaperone for every eight (8) youth under the age of eighteen (18) years.

If you have any questions, please call us at (925) 295-1471 between the hours of 1pm-6pm Wednesday through Saturday or email us at GroupTickets@LesherArtsCenter.org.