Glamour Magazine - We Are America: Women We Admire
What does it mean to be an American woman in 2016? Each of the women on the net 50 pages has her own glorious, gutsy, utterly unique answer. And they'll define themselves, thanks.
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New York Amsterdam News - Former AileyCamper, Now Ailey Member Solomon Dumas Affirms Program's Value
Thursday, Aug. 11, more than 100 youngsters will take the stage at Hostos Center for Arts & Culture for a festive performance that caps their six-week summer at CAS/AileyCamp New York. They will showcase skills nurtured by the innovative program that combines dance and classes in creative communication and personal development to give kids ages 11 to 14 tools that help them reach their full potential by encouraging self-awareness, self-esteem and discipline.
VeryWell - Barre Workouts To Do At Home
The next at-home barre workout comes from Sarita Allen, a former dancer with Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater. Sarita founded Ailey Barre in 2015 and teaches the class to students of all levels at Ailey Extension in New York City.
The New York Times - Kyle Abraham’s ‘Untitled America’ Trilogy Reaches Its Conclusion
The final installment of the “Untitled America,” by the choreographer and MacArthur fellow Kyle Abraham, will have its premiere during the coming Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater season, which runs from Nov. 30 through Dec. 31.
DanceTeacher - Peter Brandenhoff: How I Teach Bournonville
Peter Brandenhoff has just announced to his Ballet Arts students that he'll be taking it easy this class, because he recently tore his calf muscle. "I'm going to sit here like an old Russian," he says in his faint Danish accent, as he moves to a chair to the front of the cavernous New York City Center studio and sits down.
Dance Studio Life - Soccer, Superheroes, And Dance: Boys-Only Classes Offer Fun, Male Bonding, And Athleticism And A Gateway To Formal Training
Attracting boys to dance has never been easy. It doesn't matter that football players like Hall of Famer Lynn Swann or the New York Jets' Steve McLendon took ballet an it improved their game, or that Lionel Messi looks like a ballet dancer when he shows how to control the soccer ball.
Miami Herald - Ailey Camp Miami Teaches Kids About Dance, Also Boosts Their Self-Esteem
When Chanell Lewis, a 14-year-old from Jeremiah Academy in Miami Gardens, heard about AileyCamp Miami, she signed up to take the dance-intensive course expecting nothing more than just dance. After her fourth week in the program, though, Chanell has not only learned various dances, but she has also taken youth empowerment courses.
Essence - Watch: Ibeyi Sisters From Beyoncé’s ‘Lemonade’ Inspire Alvin Ailey Dance Choreography
Alvin Ailey Dance Company choreographer, Mauro Bigonzetti debuted an ensemble routine titled, “Deep” to the music of twin sister duo, Ibeyi.
SELF - Performance Gear Goes Super Chic
Fordham graduate Courtney Celeste Spears is in her second season with Ailey II, one of two troupes in the world-renowned dance company. "Since we spend eight hours a day training, dancers have a unique love for activewear," she says.
Dance Teacher Magazine - Lifetime Achievement: Robert Battle
There were many things we could have discussed with Robert Battle, whom we honor this month with the Dance Teacher Lifetime Achievement Award. For instance, there is the charming tale about the boy who wore leg braces and grew up to lead Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater.