NBC 6 South Florida - Liberty City Native's Journey With Alvin Ailey Theater
NBC 6 Reporter Michael Spears explains a Liberty City native's journey with the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater.
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The Atlanta Journal-Constitution - 'Shelter' A Reminder Homelessness Still Pervasive
Alvin Ailey troupe revives classic work during run at the Fox. The sidewalks around the former Peachtree-Pine homeless shelter are now empty, but a few blocks up Peachtree Street, near the Fox Theatre, a woman is sometimes seen hundred in dirty blankets, sleeping on the sidewalk or staring into space. She's a reminder that "Shelter," choreographer Jawole Willa Jo Zollar's 1988 work on homelessness, remains relevant. The sign of people living on the streets troubled Zollar 38 years ago, when she first moved to New York City.
Fox 5 - Married Dancers Spend Valentine's Day Onstage At The Fox Theatre
There are few things in life more romantic than dancing. And that's especially true for a pair of dancers with Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre, who will spend Valentine's Day together onstage at the Fox Theatre in Atlanta.
News 12 Brooklyn: Ready, Set, Fit: Masala Bhangra
News 12's Lenneia Batiste explores a fitness class at Ailey Extension that teaches all the latest Indian dances while helping people burn calories.
NPR - On Stage, In Marriage, These 2 Alvin Ailey Dancers Learned The Steps Together
Linda Celeste Sims and Glenn Allen Sims are two of the longest tenured dancers in the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater company — one of the best known and most loved dance companies in the country. They're also married. The pair have danced together for years, forging their love story in the hard work, pain and drama of the dance world. And yet, it endures.
ELLE - Alvin Ailey Perform Revelations In Celebration Of Black History Month
In honor of Black History Month, we spoke with Alvin Ailey stars Constance Stamatiou and Jamar Roberts on what it means to be performers of color in the dance world. Hear about their upbringing, obstacles they've faced in the industry, and what being part of a renowned African American dance company means to them. All performed over a riveting rendition of "Fix Me Jesus" from Alvin Ailey's Revelations.
American Latino - Gustavo Sansano Dances His Way To The Top
Spanish Choreographer Gustavo Ramirez Sansano embraced dance at a young age. And while modern dancing is a competitive field that is known for grinding talent down and burning them our quickly, Gustavo has achieved a long lasting career. Today he is sought after by almost many major dance companies around the world, and recently with his new project titled Victoria, which is a modern dance take to today’s political climate, Gustavo caught the eye of one of the most prestigious dance companies in the world: Alvin Ailey. For more on his new gig, here is Gustavo himself, only on American Latino TV.
CBS Miami - Focus On South Florida: Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
Focus on South Florida host Rudabeh Shahbazi sits down for an extended one-on-one interview with Robert Battle. The Liberty City native is the creative director of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater. He is in town ahead of the company's February performances at the Arsht Center which celebrate Black History Month.
Esquire - Want To Build Insane Strength? Try Barre Workouts.
Alvin Ailey's Michael Jackson, Jr. shares his barre routine to target your arm and leg muscles.
Live With Kelly And Ryan - JanYOUary: Jose Ozuna Teaches DanzaTone Workout
Ailey Extension DanzaTone instructor Jose Ozuna teaches anchors Kelly Rippa and Ryan Seacrest a dance fitness workout during their "JanYOUary" segment.