Hannah Alissa Richardson

HANNAH ALISSA RICHARDSON (Toronto, Ontario Canada) graduated with honors from The Ailey School Certificate Program and danced with Ailey II for one season before joining the company in 2022. She has performed works by Robert Battle, William Forsythe, Ronald K. Brown, and Jamar Roberts. Richardson was featured in performances at Jacob’s Pillow and the Holland Dance Festival and performed the world premiere of Grace and Mercy by Ronald K. Brown at Bard SummerScape. She was featured as a dancer in the inaugural Vogue World event and is also a guest artist with Ronald K. Brown/EVIDENCE, A Dance company. Her screen credits include Every Day by Orion Pictures and Disney Channel’s Backstage. Through movement, she aims to tell stories that connect, heal, and honor the cultures and experiences that have shaped her. Richardson is honored to be part of AILEY and is deeply thankful for the continued support of her community. Instagram: @hannahxrichardson

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Ailey II - The Next Generation Of Dance - Returns To The Ailey Citigroup Theater For Two-Week Season March 23 - April 3

NEW YORK – FEBRUARY 16, 2022 — Ailey II, the celebrated second company to Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, returns to its home, The Ailey Citigroup Theater, for a highly anticipated two-week season featuring 10 performances from March 23 - April 3. The gifted 12-member ensemble will treat New York audiences to three dynamic programs featuring works by Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Artistic Director Robert Battle, William Forsythe, Ailey II Artistic Director Francesca Harper, Ailey company member Yannick Lebrun, and Andrea Miller.

Ailey II, The Next Generation Of Dance, Returns To U.S. Stages Led By New Artistic Director Francesca Harper

NEW YORK – FEBRUARY 1, 2022 — Ailey II, merging the spirit and energy of the country’s best early-career dance talent with the passion and creative vision of outstanding emerging and established choreographers, returns to stages across the country this winter. Ailey II Artistic Director Francesca Harper—an internationally renowned performer, choreographer, director, and multi-disciplinary artist—is nurturing new creative voices and propelling the Company forward during her inaugural season. Trained at The Ailey School (and the daughter of the late Denise Jefferson, director of The Ailey School 1984-2010), Ms. Harper brings fresh perspectives to Mr. Ailey’s legacy. Program highlights from the repertory for the national tour and the New York City season featuring four new works and one world premiere include dances by Alvin Ailey, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Artistic Director Robert Battle, William Forsythe, Francesca Harper, Ailey company member Yannick Lebrun, and Andrea Miller.

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ATL Live - Experience the Joy Of Dancing

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater is in Atlanta for their 4-day engagement at the Fox Theatre. ATL Live speaks with Ailey dancers, Christopher Wilson and Hannah Richardson to discuss the upcoming performances.