Press Coverage

April 04, 2025

Berkeleyside - Lost Music From Alvin Ailey’s Unabridged Version of ‘Revelations’ Inspired This Ballet Coming to Berkeley

More than 35 years after his death, Alvin Ailey still has revelations to share. With its opening “I Been Buked” tableau of arms stretching up to heaven, the choreographer’s iconic ballet “Revelations” is arguably the most beloved and frequently performed work in the modern dance canon. It turns out that the 30-minute version of the ballet that concludes most Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater (AAADT) performances is only half of the story.

February 26, 2025

WABE - 'We resurrected lost pieces and gave them new life': Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater returns to Atlanta

Since 1976, Atlanta has prided itself on being the second home to the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater. Each February, the extraordinary dancers showcase thrilling new works and audience favorites at the Fox Theatre. This year’s performances are Feb. 12-16. Choreographer Hope Boykin and Alvin Ailey interim artistic director Matthew Rushing recently joined Lois Reitzes on “City Lights” to share more about this season’s offerings.

February 12, 2025

NPR - Lost Songs From Alvin Ailey's 'Revelations' Find Voice In New Piece

When Alvin Ailey's seminal dance work Revelations was first performed in 1960, it was about twice as long as the version that's now been seen by millions of people around the world. The company that bears the late choreographer's name is revisiting this history with a new piece set to fresh interpretations of the songs that were removed.

February 05, 2025

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution - Lost Songs From Alvin Ailey’s Revelations Reborn In New Tribute

Growing up in Albany, DuBois A’Keen developed a complicated relationship with his hometown. It is the city that produced Ray Charles and provided the template for the Civil Rights Movement, but it was also segregated, impoverished and confining for a Black boy with creative leanings. A’Keen couldn’t wait to flee to the big city.

September 15, 2024

ABC 7 - Behind-The-Scenes Look At Alvin Ailey Rehearsals For Upcoming Holiday Season

HELL'S KITCHEN, Manhattan (WABC) -- Eyewitness News got a behind-the-scenes look at rehearsals for the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater's upcoming holiday season. The company is preparing for several productions including the world premiere of, Sacred Songs. It will feature spirituals from the original 19-60 premiere of Alvin Ailey's influential work, Revelations.

April 17, 2024

WBGO - Amy Hall Garner's CENTURY Brings Nostalgic Music To The Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater's Upcoming NJPAC Performance

On this episode of AOS, choreographer Amy Hall Garner and Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater's Matthew Rushing talk about CENTURY, one of the ballets that will be performed Saturday, May 11 at NJPAC. The Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater will have three shows on Mother's Day weekend at NJPAC (May 10-12).

March 20, 2024

LAist - Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Starts 4 Year Residency In LA - Where It All Began

When 31-year-old professional dancer Coral Dolphin was 5 years old, she saw the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Company perform at The Music Center’s Dorothy Chandler Pavilion. Dolphin, who is from South Central, remembers feeling a sense of joy and excitement to see dancers perform the late world-renowned Alvin Ailey’s magnum opus Revelations in person.

February 05, 2024

theGrio - Watch: Alvin Ailey organization continues to mold the next Black dancers of the future

In an interview with theGrio, former star dancer Matthew Rushing, now an associate artistic director for the Ailey Dance Theater, shares how the organization continues to mold the brilliant Black dancers of the future. Check out the full interview above!

December 01, 2021

PIX11 - Sneak Peak: Alvin Ailey Dance Theatre Company Returns To Stage For 1st Time Since Pandemic

“Still we dance” is the new slogan of the celebrated Alvin Ailey Dance Theater Company, which is opening its season Wednesday night at the New York City Center. It’s the first time they’ll perform live on stage in two years. PIX11’s Hazel Sanchez got a behind the scenes look at how the performers have prepared to inspire audiences in-person once again. Performances run for the next three weeks.

December 28, 2020

Spectrum News Los Angeles - Keeping Dance Performances Alive During The Pandemic

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater launched its first-ever virtual season, bringing people from all across the world together through dance. Associate Artistic Director Matthew Rushing and choreographer Yusha-Marie Sorzano discuss the virtual season and the process of developing a new work during a pandemic.