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Ailey Receives Major Gift From Board Chair Daria L. Wallach To Endow The Position Of Artistic Director

NEW YORK – February 4, 2026 — Bennett Rink, Executive Director of the Alvin Ailey Dance Foundation, announced today that Daria L. Wallach, Chair of AILEY’s Board of Trustees, has made a landmark $10 million gift to endow the position of Artistic Director. In recognition of the historic importance of this contribution, leaders who hold the role will now be known as the Daria L. and Eric J. Wallach Artistic Director.

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Launches 20-City United States Tour From January 30 – May 10, 2026 During Inaugural Season Led By Artistic Director Alicia Graf Mack

NEW YORK — January 30, 2026 — After an acclaimed holiday season in New York City, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater – beloved as one of the world’s most popular dance companies – will grace stages across the United States during a 20-city coast-to-coast United States tour, starting January 30 in Washington, DC and continuing to cities including Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Houston, and Los Angeles before culminating with a Mother’s Day performance in Newark on May 10.

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Returns To Atlanta's Fox Theatre February 11-15 For Inaugural Season Helmed By Artistic Director Alicia Graf Mack

ATLANTA – updated January 27, 2026 – Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, one of the world’s most popular dance companies and America’s cultural ambassador to the world, returns to the Fox Theatre, February 11-15 for six dazzling performances that will showcase new works and beloved classics. Under the leadership of new artistic director Alicia Graf Mack, a former AILEY star dancer and renowned educator, the 2026 Atlanta engagement will feature the world premieres of Embrace by Fredrick Earl Mosley and Song of the Anchorite by Jamar Roberts. The season, programmed jointly by Ms. Graf Mack and Associate Artistic Director Matthew Rushing, also includes the company premiere of Blink of an Eye by Medhi Walerski and a new production of Judith Jamison’s A Case of You. The finale of all programs is Alvin Ailey's soul-stirring, must-see American masterpiece, Revelations, which has captivated audiences globally since 1960.

AILEY Offers a Variety of Options to Celebrate Black History Month Including Live Performances, Dance Workshops, Free Classes, and Education Programming for Students and Educators

NEW YORK, NY (January 15, 2026) – As America prepares to celebrate a Century of Black History Commemorations this February, AILEY welcomes people from all walks of life to immerse themselves in the beauty of African American culture through performances, workshops, and educational programming. With a variety of options including free programming, in-person experiences, and online offerings, each initiative presents opportunities for all regardless of age, location, or dance abilities. Discover the magic of AILEY by witnessing live performances from the world-renowned Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater and spirited Ailey II; explore Alvin Ailey’s choreography at Ailey Experience and get moving to a variety of dance styles with roots in the African diaspora during workshops and weekly classes presented by Ailey Extension; explore new educational resources for students and educators, and experience the life, career and impact of the organization’s founder with the Portrait of Ailey documentary.

Ailey II, The Next Generation Of Dance, Returns To The Joyce Theater March 17-22

NEW YORK – JANUARY 6, 2026 — Ailey II, the acclaimed second company to Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, returns to The Joyce Theater, March 17–22 as part of the company’s 2025-26 world tour. Led by Artistic Director Francesca Harper, the country’s most talented young dancers bring their “off-the-charts-energy” across eight-performances to New York audiences. Two dynamic programs will feature world premieres by emerging and established choreographers including former Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater and Ailey II member Chalvar Monteiro, Rena Butler, Renée I. McDonald, and My’Kal Stromile, and a beloved classic by Alvin Ailey.

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Returns To The Warner Theatre In Washington, DC, January 30-February 8, Launching 2026 U.S. Tour During Inaugural Season Led By Artistic Director Alicia Graf Mack

WASHINGTON, DC — December 19, 2025 — Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, one of the world’s most popular dance companies, launches its 20-city United States tour in Washington, DC with eleven inspiring performances from January 30 – February 8, 2026, where it will be promoted by Live Nation at the historic Warner Theatre, known for over a century as DC’s monument to entertainment. Audiences will be treated to a variety of world premieres, new works and classics from the Ailey repertory that have inspired and uplifted fans for decades—including the touchstone of inspiration, Revelations, a must-see masterpiece of American dance.

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater’s Opening Night Gala On December 3 Kicks Off Alicia Graf Mack’s Inaugural Season As Artistic Director And Honors Board Chairman Daria L. Wallach

NEW YORK — November 13, 2025 — Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater will raise the curtain on a new era under Artistic Director Alicia Graf Mack with a star-studded Opening Night Gala on Wednesday, December 3 at 7pm, kicking off the company’s five-week holiday season. The event begins with a special performance at New York City Center, followed by a dinner and celebration at the Ziegfeld Ballroom. The Gala will honor Daria L. Wallach, chair of the AILEY Board of Trustees, for her visionary leadership, meaningful contributions, and invaluable commitment to AILEY and its legacy. Two-time Oscar nominee Colman Domingo serves as Honorary Chair as well as multi-platinum, GRAMMY®-winning global superstar, acclaimed singer, songwriter, entrepreneur, philanthropist, and cultural icon Ciara, who will appear as Honored Guest to introduce inspiring finale of Alvin Ailey’s Revelations with soul-stirring choir.

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Washington, Dc Gala Benefit Celebrating Inaugural Season Led By Artistic Director Alicia Graf Mack

(WASHINGTON, DC) November 6, 2025 – On Wednesday, February 4, 2026, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater will host its Washington, DC Gala Benefit, celebrating the inaugural season led by Artistic Director Alicia Graf Mack. The black-tie benefit is the centerpiece of an expansive 11-performance engagement from January 30-February 8, promoted by Live Nation, and launches a coast-to-coast US tour. Following a 7:00pm performance by Ailey’s extraordinary dancers at the historic Warner Theatre, known for over a century as DC’s monument to entertainment, prominent figures in entertainment, business, philanthropy, and politics will gather for a soirée at Columbia Square Atrium.

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Returns To Atlanta’s Fox Theatre February 11-15, 2025 For Six Soul-stirring Performances Celebrating Inaugural Season Led By Artistic Director Alicia Graf Mack

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, one of the world’s most popular dance companies and a beloved American cultural ambassador to the world, announces a return to the Fox Theatre, February 11-15 as part of a 20-city North American tour raising the curtain on a new era under the leadership of Artistic Director Alicia Graf Mack. A star performer on the Ailey stage between 2005 and 2014, she was brought into the company and mentored by the incomparable Judith Jamison. Following a renowned career as a dancer and distinguished tenure as an educator, Ms. Graf Mack is now leading AILEY into the next exciting chapter of its nearly seven-decade story.

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