Jack Mitchell : one of the most important dance photographers of the 20th century.

Jack Mitchell was one of the most important dance photographers of the 20th century. His portraiture, lighting skill, and ability to capture dancers in what he termed “moving stills”  Mitchell developed at the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater where he photographed  dancers for three decades,

Mitchell’s work appeared in major newspapers and on the cover of major magazines, including over 160 covers of Dance Magazine. Arts Magazine called him the first photographer to treat creative individuals as characters outside of their works. 

He was the subject of a 2006 documentary, My Life is Black and White, directed by Craig Highberger. His books include Icons & Idols (1998), for which Edward Albee wrote the foreword, and a book of his Alvin Ailey photography, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater (1993).  Since he died in 2014 aged 88  Mitchell’s work has become even more collectible,  The images we have included here are all available at www.1stdibs.com priced from $600 to $2000.

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