When the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater performs at the Kentucky Center on Tuesday, May 19, and Wednesday, May 20, keep an eye on Matthew Rushing. He's the old man of the company — at the advanced age of 35.
The Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater moves passionately and with a mission.
I have two brothers and a sister, and I'm the youngest. My sister, Dorcas, who's 14 years older than me, she played the piano well.
Nearly 1,000 happy feet were dancing, stomping, tapping and kicking on a recent Saturday afternoon at the Music Center in downtown L.A., led by local choreographers and dancers such as Robert Gilliam and Linda Yudin, krumper Lil' Tommy the Clown and a surprise instructor - Matthew Rushing, a dancer with the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater.
Next week will mark the 50th anniversary of the historic Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, which was founded in 1958 by renowned dancer and choreographer Alvin Ailey.
Home is a safe place for most of us.
The Ailey troupe made a big impression on Matthew Rushing. And he on it.
When the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater comes to Los Angeles, it's like an old friend making a triumphant return and throwing a big party, complete with lights, music, and of course, lots and lots of dancing.
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater's stops through Tucson and Mesa as part of its 50th-anniversary tour will be a welcome trip home for dancer Clifton Brown. • Brown is a native of Goodyear.
The physical demands of performing emotional and theatrical ballet, jazz, modern and other dance genres provide Renee Robinson with quite a good workout.