Press Coverage

March 01, 2023

Memphis Flyer - Alvin Ailey ‘Invites Audience into a Conversation’ Through Dance

When the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater opens its latest touring show at the Orpheum Theatre this Friday, March 3, it’s bringing more than entertainment: it’s a whole way of looking at the world, and our own history. The company’s repertory has always taken on such major themes, and this year’s iteration is no different. To dig deeper into the programming this time around, the Memphis Flyer reached out to dancer Khalia Campbell, who figures prominently in both the classic Revelations and the more recent In a Sentimental Mood, now enjoying its world premiere on this tour.

February 23, 2023

CBC Radio Q - Hannah Alissa Richardson Is Living Out Her Childhood Dream – And She's Only 24

The dancer shares how seeing the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater as a young girl led her to join the troupe. When Hannah Alissa Richardson first saw the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater in Toronto over ten years ago, she saw the future she wanted to be part of.

February 14, 2023

Romper - This Alvin Ailey Dancer Fuels Herself With Healthy Meals, Yet All Her Kids Want Is Sugar

I try to tell them, you have to fuel your brain and your body if your’re feeling sleepy… but what does mom know?” The day I speak with Constance Stamatiou of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, she is preparing to meet her fate. Specifically, she is preparing to meet with legendary choreographer Judith Jamison, the company’s Artistic Director Emerita, to rehearse Cry, a grueling 16-minute solo that Jamison herself originated.

February 10, 2023

NBC 4 Washington DC - Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Returns

The Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater returns to the Kennedy Center from February 7-12. Ailey company member and DC’s own Samantha Figgins speaks with NBC 4 Washington about returning home and the remaining performances.

February 09, 2023

Fox 5 DC - Experiencing the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater at the Kennedy Center

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater dancer Alisha Rena Peek joins Good Day DC to share what audiences can expect at the theater's Kennedy Center shows this weekend.

February 08, 2023

WUSA 9 - Local Dancer Performs With Renowned Alvin Ailey Dance Company at the Kennedy Center

WASHINGTON — One of America’s premiere dance companies, The Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre, is performing at the Kennedy Center until Sunday. The company is slated to perform a series of works but will also include a fan favorite: Revelations. The widely known ballet explores the journey of the human condition from pain to eventual triumph.

February 01, 2023

CTV News - Richardson Returns to Toronto

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater kicks off it’s 2023 North American Tour in Toronto. Ailey company member, Hannah Alissa Richardson returns to Toronto’s Meridian Hall to reflect on her dream of becoming a dancer with CTV News’ Andria Case.

January 28, 2023

The Globe & Mail - Canadian dancer looks to inspire the next generation

Hannah Alissa Richardson first saw the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater at Toronto's Meridian Hall at 12 years old. Dancing since age three and already active in the competitive circuit.

January 16, 2023

Live With Kelly & Ryan - Alvin Ailey Dance Theater Performance

In celebration of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater company members Khalia Campbell, Jacquelin Harris and Solomon Dumas perform an excerpt of Wade in the Water apart of Alvin Ailey’s masterpiece, Revelations on Live with Kelly & Ryan.

December 12, 2022

CBS 2 News - Alvin Ailey Dance Theater's Holiday Engagement Returns, with Bronx Dancer Khalia Campbell in Featured Role

NEW YORK -- The Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater's holiday engagement is now underway at New York City Center. From now until Dec. 24, you can catch 10 works created by founder Alvin Ailey. But a new piece called "Busk" choreographed by Aszure Barton includes a Bronx native in a featured role. Featured dancer Khalia Campbell joined CBS2 to discuss the show and her passion for dance.

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