The New York Times - Dance Listing
Venturing south from its home on West 55th Street, this hardworking ensemble, the second company of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, presents its first independent season at the Joyce Theater.
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The Montclair Times - Dancing 'Out Of A Cannon'
Chalvar Monteiro took a drama elective at Renaissance Middle School which met outside the studios of Sharron Miller's Academy for the Performing Arts. Miller spotted his talent for moving, called his mother, and offered the boy a scholarship.
PBS NewsHour - The Daily Frame
Dancers perform a scene from 'Virtues' during a dress rehearsal for Ailey II's New York Season at the Ailey Citigroup Theater in New York.
NBC Latino - A Dancer Moves To Stop Human Sex Trafficking
Normally, 19-year-old Jenna Graves dances in national and international competitions, or for her full-time job at Ailey II dance company, which will start its New York 2013 season on March 13.
Dance Magazine - Into The Blue: Clothing That Proves The Sky's The Limit
Blue can represent a multitude of emotions: calm, contemplativeness, confidence and more. It's the color of water and the sky. When you think about it you can't help but imagine giant, expansive spaces. We've gathered together pieces in every shade of blue.
CNN - The Freedom Project: Students Inspire MTV Anti-Slavery Campaign
MTV has launched a new interactive, anti-slavery campaign inspired by a winning entry in its "Against Our Will" project on the college network, mtvU.
Park Record - Ailey II Looks To The Future While Preserving The Past
The audience will see a diverse production when Ailey II, the renowned touring company of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater family, kicks off the Park City Performing Arts Foundation's 2012-13 season on Friday, Novemeber 2.
The Kansas City Star - Junior Ailey Troupe Performs New Works, Repertory Favorites At Folly Theater
The Kansas City Friends of Alvin Ailey presented Ailey II for a series of performances at the Folly Theater. Thursday's performance featured two premieres, kick starting the series.
The Baltic Times - Visonary: Alvin Ailey Took His Inspiration From The Blues, Spirituals And Gospel
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater grew from a now-fabled performance in March 1958, at the 92nd Street Y in NEw York City. Led by Alvin AIley and a group of young African-American modern Dancers, that performance changed forever the perception of American dance.
New York Family - Chasing Their Dreams: Two Determined Ailey Dancers Share Their Stories
For two kids with a passion for dance, nothing could stop them from realizing their dreams. Because of their spirit and dedication, these two, now in their early 20s, are dancing with one of the most prestigious - and competitive - dance companies in the city.