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Turning Pointe

Big things are brewing for the Dance Theatre of Harlem. Burdened with debt, the world-famous ballet company known for propelling the dance form into the 21st century put its professional company on hiatus in 2004; since then, only its offshoot ensemble has performed and toured. This small-scale troupe visits Stowe on Friday, its ballet informed by modern and Afro-Caribbean techniques. In other words, don’t expect to see the sparkly, fairy-tale side of the genre — but do look for pointe dancing to James Brown and Aretha Franklin songs, and four other neoclassical selections. Catch ’em while you can; the Dance Theatre of Harlem is busy prepping for its much-anticipated relaunch later this year.