News Releases

June 09, 2011

The Ailey Organization Proudly Announces the Launch of the First Ever AileyCamp Newark Thanks to the Support of The Prudential Foundation

AileyCamp, the innovative full-schlarship summer day camp, will launch in Newark, New Jersey for the first time ever, thanks to major support from The Prudential Foundation. The Ailey organization, in collaboration with Newark Public Schools and the New Jersey Performing Arts Center, will provide Newark-area middle school students with an inspiring program that uses the art of dance as a means to stretch their minds, bodies and spirits.

May 25, 2011

Kids and Young Adults Dance Their Way to Fitness at The Ailey Extension

School is nearly out and for teens and college students nationwide that means one thing - summer vacation! Looking for fun fitness options this season? choose from one of the various summer workshops dedicated to youth at The Ailey Extension and dance your way to healthy habits!

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 31, 2011

U.S. Senate Resolution Honors Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater and Celebrates 50 Years of Alvin Ailey's Masterwork Revelations

The U.S. Senate unanimously passed a resolution "recognizing the artistic and cultural contributions of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater and the 50th Anniversary of the first performance of Alvin Ailey's masterwork, Revelations."

March 29, 2011

Documentary Channel Celebrates the World of Modern Dance with "Beyond The Steps: Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater"

Award-winning filmmaker Phil Bertelsen offers a rare backstage look at one of America's oldest modern dance companies at a defining moment in its history - as it settles into its permanent home and training facility in New York City.

March 02, 2011

Alvin Ailey Dance Foundation Wins Vote For Funding Through Members Project From American Express and Takepart

Alvin Ailey Dance Foundation is proud to be voted as one of the charities to receive $200,000 from American Express through the company's Member Project program. The funds will help the Ailey organization further its mission of using dance to inspire, unite and educate, extending the scope of Ailey's dynamic performances, innovative arts education activities and world-class training programs.

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 17, 2011

Senate Resolution Honoring Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater and the 50th Anniversary of ‘Revelations’

Recognizing the artistic and cultural contributions of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater and the 50th Anniversary of the first performance of Alvin Ailey's masterwork, "Revelations".