WHEN I graduated from Juilliard in 1994, I joined a dance touring company and started flying a lot. Since I never flew a lot before, it was really exciting to me. Now, as artistic director for the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, I’m flying so much it’s tough to keep track of all the places we go.
A civil rights icon is now dancing onstage in New York City: Odetta. As part of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater's New York City Center residency, the African-American musician and activist, who notably sang at the historic 1963 March on Washington, is portrayed onstage in a new work called Odetta, choreographed by Matthew Rushing.
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater's new season with Artistic Director Robert Battle and choreographer Matthew Rushing.
Alvin Ailey's Opening Gala Benefit.
It would seem the timing could hardly be more apt for Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater's new civil rights-themed piece, "Odetta," a tribute to the late folk singer often referred to as the voice of the civil rights movement.
The dance company's annual soiree will get you in the holiday spirit.
On December 3, 2014 the Alvin Ailey Opening Night Benefit Gala honored Joan Weill upon her retirement as chairman of the Board of Trustees. The evening started with a performance at the New York City Center followed by a dinner at the New York Hilton Midtown.
Ailey's ODETTA celebrates the legacy of a noted humanitarian.
Last Dance: Celebrating artistry and honoring accomplishments.
Last night's opening gala benefit for the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater conjured decidedly mixed feelings. On one hand, the event raised $4.6 million, capping off a $47 million haul for the year. On the other, it was the last gala the organization will see with powerhouse philanthropist Joan Weill as its board chairman: this fall, after twenty years as a trustee, Weill stepped down, having bolstered the dance troupe in ways all but a few artistic foundations can dream.