News Releases

March 01, 2012

Ailey II 2012 New York Season At The Ailey Citigroup Theater - Farewell Season Of Esteemed Artistic Director Sylvia Waters

Ailey II, the youthful and gifted second company of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, will return to its home, The Ailey Citigroup Theater, from April 18-29 for a highly anticipated two-week season – the last led by 38-year Artistic Director Sylvia Waters. The 14 exciting performances experienced through two dynamic programs come on the heels of a successful North American tour to over 35 cities and an array of critically-acclaimed performances in Bermuda, Germany and Greece.

February 02, 2012

Ailey Leads Acclaimed Revelations Residency Program For Local Students In Advance Of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater's Arsht Center Performances, The First Led By Miami Native And New Artistic Director Robert Battle

The Ailey organization is proud to continue its mission of using dance to educate, inspire and entertain people of all ages through the implementation of 'Revelations: An Interdisciplinary Approach', in advance of Arsht Center performances led by Miami native and new Artistic Director Robert Battle.

October 06, 2011

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Celebrates Robert Battle's Inaugural Season As Artistic Director With November 30th Opening Night Gala Benefit

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater will kick-off a five-week New York season on November 30th with a star-studded gala benefit at New York City Center that begins an exciting new era led by Artistic Director Robert Battle. Honorary Chairs for the special evening are First Lady Michelle Obama and the legendary model Iman.

August 15, 2011

Bristol-Myers Squibb Announces the Winners of the 2011 REYATAZ® (atazanavir sulfate) "Fight HIV Your Way" Contest

Bristol-Myers Squibb Company (NYSE: BMY) today announced the 10 first-place winners of the 2011 REYATAZ “Fight HIV Your Way” contest. The contest uses the power of words and visual arts as a platform to help raise awareness and lessen the stigma surrounding HIV.

June 15, 2011

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater 2011 International Performances From June 21 - August 28

America's cultural ambassador celebrates 50 years of Revelations in Norway, Russia, Germany and Switzerland. 10-week tour will mark passing of Artistic Director mantle from Judith Jamison to Robert Battle on July 1 in Moscow, where Company launches "American Seasons in Russia" program under auspices of U.S.-Rissia bilateral presidential commission.

May 12, 2011

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Announces New Works Programmed by Robert Battle For His First Season As Artistic Director, And A Major New Choreography Program Instituted Under His Leadership

Reaching back into Ailey tradition and stretching out in new directions, 2011/12 season will include world and Company premieres by Paul Taylor, Rennie Harris, Ohad Naharin and Robert Battle and new productions of historic repertory.

April 19, 2011

Ailey At The Apollo - Tuesday, May 3, 2011

Stars of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, the rising young dancers of Ailey II, and gifted students from The Ailey School will come together for a spectacular one-night performance on Tuesday, May 3rd at 7pm on the world famous Apollo stage, where stars are born and legends are made.

March 01, 2011

Ailey II Returns to the Ailey Citigroup Theater for Two-Week Season

Ailey II, the youthful and gifted second company of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, will return to its home, The Ailey Citigroup theater, for a highly anticipated two-week season featuring 14 exciting performances from April 6-17.

February 22, 2011

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater's 24-City U.S. Tour Celebrating 50 Years of Alvin Ailey's Revelations

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, recognized by U.S. Congress as a vital American "Cultural Ambassador to the World," will inspire, enlighten and entertain from February through May in 24 North American cities, continuing the celebration of the 50 years of Alvin Ailey's Revelations.

February 01, 2011

Lisa Johnson-Willingham Named as New Director of The Ailey Extension

The Ailey Organization announced that Lisa Johnson-Willingham, a former dancer with Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, has been named Director of The Ailey Extension. During her 18-year history with Ailey, Johnson-Willingham’s roles have transcended the stage to also include leadership positions as choreographer, teacher and educational program Director.