Metro - A Return to Renaissance
To research his historical piece on the Harlem Renaissance, "Uptown," Ailey star Matthew Rushing used modern technologies.
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The Huffington Psot - Jill Biden Shows a Lot of Leg at Alvin Ailey Dance Theater
SLOTUS Jill Biden stopped by the Alvin Ailey Dance Theater in New York on Monday, showing off some well-toned gams in one of her signature short dresses. The dress and coat were by Milly.
Oprah - 11 Ways to Find Your Calling
I live my life day by day with a lot of prayer and not necessarily immediate revelations, because I always think God takes his good time in lettin' you know what's doin'.
Essence - Black America's Finest
To refer to Judith Jamison as merely a dancer is an insult. Of course she's a terrific one but the 64-year-old who joined the Alvin Ailey Dance Theater in 1965 is also the leader of an important part of American culture.
Swan Lake Samba Girl - A Short Note on Artistic Directors and Program Selections
In light of the recent downpour of Tulsa Ballet reviews, many of which critized the selection of dances artistic director Marcello Angelini chose to bring to NY, my friend Christopher Atamian writes a note on progamming selection.
The New York Times - Ailey's 2009 New York Season to Honor Jamison
How do you pay tribute to Judith Jamison? With a lot of dancing, of course.
Marie Claire - 50 Reasons We Love America
There's not shortage of things for Americans to gripe about these days: the crummy job market, swine flu, another season of Wife Swap.
Amsterdam News - Ailey Dancer Matthew Rushing on the Upcoming BAM Season
On June 9-14, the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater's (AAADT) rousing 50th anniversary season rolls into the Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM) with special performances at the Howard Gilman Opera House (30 Lafayette Avenue).
Courier Journal - Alvin Ailey Dance Tour Marks 50 Years
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.
Time - The 2009 TIME 100: Judith Jamison
For my 16th birthday I was given a present that remains one of my most vivid, dearest memories.