Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater

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Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater And BAM Announce June 5—8 Program

February 6, 2025/Brooklyn, NY— The company that shattered every boundary of American dance returns to Brooklyn with another unforgettable spring program that includes a world premiere from renowned choreographer Jawole Willa Jo Zollar in collaboration with Samantha Figgins and Chalvar Monteiro. Zollar recently completed 40 years at the helm of Urban Bush Women, and is AILEY's 2025 Artist in Residence. Also featured is Elisa Monte’s Treading, a mesmerizing duet set to music by Steve Reich, Ronald K. Brown’s Grace, a spellbinding dance journey to the promised land, and Alvin Ailey’s visceral classic Revelations. This program is part of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater's 2024—2025 season celebrating the life and legacy of Artistic Director Emerita, Judith Jamison.

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater's 2025 United States Tour Reaches Coast-to-Coast January 31-May 11 During Season Celebrating The Life And Legacy Of Judith Jamison

NEW YORK – January 23, 2025 – After a much-anticipated winter season in New York City, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater—beloved as one of the world’s most popular dance companies—will continue its 2024-2025 season celebrating the life and legacy of Artistic Director Emerita Judith Jamison with an 18-city United States tour starting January 31 in Cleveland and continuing coast-to-coast to cities including Atlanta; Washington, D.C.; Boston; Chicago; and Los Angeles; before culminating with a Mother’s Day performance in Newark on May 11. The passionate spirit and extraordinary technique of AILEY’s dancers will be showcased in a diverse repertory of new works, repertory favorites, and AILEY classics, including Alvin Ailey’s must-see masterpiece Revelations.

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Returns To Atlanta's Fox Theatre February 12-16

ATLANTA – updated January 14, 2025 – 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 12-16 for six exciting performances during a season celebrating Legacy in Motion and the life of beloved Artistic Director Emerita Judith Jamison (1943 – 2024). The 2025 Atlanta engagement will feature season world premieres by choreographers for whom Alvin Ailey paved the way - Sacred Songs by Interim Artistic Director Matthew Rushing, Finding Free by Hope Boykin, Many Angels by Lar Lubovitch, and Al-Andalus Blues by Jamar Roberts. The season will also include the 25th anniversary staging of Ronald K. Brown’s rapturous blockbuster Grace and a new production of Elisa Monte’s mesmerizing Treading. The finale of all programs will be Alvin Ailey's soul-stirring, must-see masterpiece, Revelations, which has captivated audiences globally since 1960.

Alicia Graf Mack, Renowned Dancer, Educator, and Institutional Leader, Appointed Artistic Director of AILEY

(NEW YORK) November 21, 2024 – The Board of Trustees of Alvin Ailey Dance Foundation today announced that Alicia Graf Mack, widely celebrated for her dance artistry during her years with Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater and for her leadership as the Dean and Director of the Dance Division of The Juilliard School, has been appointed Artistic Director of AILEY. She becomes the fourth Artistic Director in AILEY’s 66-year history, following Alvin Ailey, Judith Jamison (herself a renowned star of the Company), and Robert Battle. Ms. Graf Mack will assume her role with AILEY as of July 1, 2025.

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater's Opening Night Gala Honors Dance Education Luminary Jody Gottfried Arnhold Wednesday, December 4 At 7pm

NEW YORK — updated November 12, 2024 — Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater kicks off its five-week holiday season celebrating the life and legacy of Artistic Director Emerita Judith Jamison on Wednesday, December 4 at 7pm with a star-studded Opening Night Gala, including a performance at New York City Center and party at Ziegfeld Ballroom. The Gala honors Jody Gottfried Arnhold for her steadfast commitment to accessible dance education for all and her invaluable support of AILEY’s mission. The Honorary Chairs for the evening are Gayle King, co-host of “CBS Mornings” and Editor-at-Large of Oprah Daily, and Phylicia Rashad, two-time Tony® Award-winning actress.

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Announces Holiday Season at New York City Center December 4 - January 5

NEW YORK — UPDATED November 12, 2024 — Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, New York City Center’s Principal Dance Company and America’s cultural ambassador to the world, returns to the New York City Center stage for its annual, five-week holiday engagement, December 4 – January 5, celebrating Legacy in Motion and the beloved iconic Artistic Director Emerita Judith Jamison. Featuring the world premieres of Sacred Songs by Interim Artistic Director Matthew Rushing, Finding Free by Hope Boykin, Many Angels by Lar Lubovitch, and Al-Andalus Blues by Jamar Roberts, the season also includes the 25th anniversary staging of Ronald K. Brown’s rapturous blockbuster Grace and a new production of Elisa Monte’s mesmerizing Treading. Live music will be presented at select performances of Finding Free, Sacred Songs, and Alvin Ailey’s soul-stirring masterpiece Revelations.

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Returns To Atlanta's Fox Theatre February 12-16, 2025 For An Unprecedented Six Performances

ATLANTA – October 16, 2024 – Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, one of the world’s most popular dance companies, announces a return to the Fox Theatre, February 12–16, as part of an extensive United States tour. Celebrating the Company’s season of Legacy in Motion, the 2025 Atlanta engagement will showcase the unrivaled artistry, passion, and precision of the extraordinary Ailey dancers for six uplifting performances, including one on Valentine’s Day, featuring brilliant premieres, new productions, and repertory favorites sure to thrill returning fans and first-timers alike.

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater’s 25th Anniversary Washington, DC Gala Benefit Returns To The John F. Kennedy Center For The Performing Arts

(WASHINGTON, DC) January 17, 2025 – On Wednesday, February 5, 2025, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater will host its 25th annual Washington, D.C. Gala Benefit during the week-long engagement at The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts (February 4 – 9) that is part of a coast-to-coast U.S. Tour celebrating Legacy in Motion and the life of Artistic Director Emerita Judith Jamison (1943 – 2024). A highlight of the cultural calendar and Black History Month, the 7:30pm performance on the Opera House Stage features Ailey’s extraordinary dancers in season world premieres of Matthew Rushing’s Sacred Songs and Lar Lubovitch’s Many Angels, as well as a special excerpt of Alvin Ailey’s Cry, the tour de-force solo made famous by Judith Jamison, and the must-see masterpiece Revelations. Afterwards, in the Nation’s Gallery, prominent figures in entertainment, business, philanthropy, and politics will gather for dinner and dancing.

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Presents Two Thrilling Programs At BAM (Brooklyn Academy Of Music), June 4-9, 2024

BROOKLYN, NY - May 15, 2024 - BAM is excited to welcome back the iconic Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater celebrating its 65th anniversary, June 4-9, bringing its kinetic energy and dazzling technique with two exuberant programs: "Contemporary Visions" - featuring pieces by renowned choreographers Alonzo King, Jamar Roberts, and Hans van Manen; and "All Ailey" - which includes Ailey's must-see masterpiece, Revelations.

Portrait Of Ailey, A New Eight-Part Documentary Series Available For Free On PBS LearningMedia

NEW YORK – February 29, 2024 – The compelling story of the life, work, and legacy of dancer and choreographer Alvin Ailey, founder of the renowned Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, is the subject of Portrait of Ailey, a new eight-part documentary series premiering in February 2024, during Black History Month, and rolling out through September on PBS LearningMedia, a free website with thousands of classroom-ready resources for preK-12 teachers. The series was created by Sylvia Waters, director emerita of the Ailey II company, with archivist Dominique Singer and adapted for use on PBS LearningMedia by The WNET Group’s Kids’ Media & Education team. Portrait of Ailey uses rare historical film and still images as well as contemporary footage to create a sweeping narrative of Mr. Ailey as a performer, choreographer, celebrity, teacher, social activist, arts advocate, and creator of an enduring institution that is currently celebrating its 65th anniversary.

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