CNN Style - Behind The Scenes Of Mauro Bigonzetti’s “Deep”
Get up close with the dancers of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater in 360 video as they prepare for the world premiere of "Deep" at Lincoln Center. #CNNVR
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The Village Voice - Promised Lands
The formidable Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater closes its spring season at Lincoln Center this week with a challenging "21st Century Voices" bill that features new and recent work by four African-American choreographers, all mid-career award-winners deserving of their exposure.
The New York Times - A Season Of Returning, Ascending And Dreaming At Ailey
This season, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater welcomes three new company members to its mix. One is the first former AileyCamper to make it into the company. Another will set aside her beloved pointe shoes for a coveted spot. And the third? She has two young children, but she can't get dancing out of her system.
The Wall Street Journal - Celebrating Showmen of Several Stripes at City Galas
The trick to a great party often just comes down to having a great showman at its center. Cicely Tyson, Phylicia Rashad, Lion Babe, Jessica Williams and Bob Kraft were some of the guests who attended the Alvin Ailey Spirit Gala, which kicked off the company's spring season.
Pix 11 - Alvin Ailey Dance Theater Performs Excerpt From ‘Cry’
Judith Jamison speaks about performing Cry in advertisement of the piece being performed in the June 2016 Lincoln Center Season. Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater will be performing at Lincoln Center from June 8 to 19. Dancer Rachael McLaren performs an excerpt from the dance piece "Cry."
CBS New York - Alvin Ailey Theater Star Returns To Dance After Stepping Away For Motherhood
There are few jobs as challenging as motherhood, and one prominent dancer with the Alvin Ailey company knew that when she stepped away from the spotlight to have kids. Now, Constance Stamatiou is returning to the stage – just in time for the Lincoln Center season.
The Wall Street Journal - Digging "Deep" For A World Premiere
Dancers with the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater rehearsed Wednesday for the company's Lincoln Center season, which opens next week. A highlight will be the debut of 'Deep' by Mauro Bigonzetti, director of the ballet company at Milan's La Scala opera house.
New York Post - Leaps & Bounds
Dance swings into high gear this weekend. Here are the artists and shows you don't want to miss.
Dance Teacher Magazine - Maguette Camara: How I Teach West African
As Maguette Camara seamlessly shifts between the front of the studio and to play drums that are clustered on the side, it's hard to tell where the musician leaves off and the dancer begins. He's instructing an advanced-beginner level West African class at The Ailey School in New York, and the intricate rhythms are proving challenging to the students - 30 pre-professional men and women.
WBAL TV - Dance Theater Returns To Baltimore After Riots Forced Cancellation
A year ago, the renowned Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater was forced to cancel a performance in Baltimore because of unrest. The company makes an emotional return to The Lyric for two nights starting Tuesday.