Pix 11 - Samba Fitness With Quenia Ribeiro
Ailey Extension instructor Quenia Ribeiro joins New York Living to talk about what samba is, the last performance for the “Dance in Times Square” series and gives an in-studio samba workout lesson.
CNN - Opinion: I Asked Several People Well Past Retirement Age Why They Keep Working. Here’s What They Told Me
The question for some of us is, why some people want to keep working decades beyond retirement age? CNN Opinion editor Stephanie Griffith asked seven people who are past the conventional retirement age why they are still at the job and got as many responses as there were respondents. Some keep working to make ends meet; others, because they love what they do and can’t imagine giving it up. And some insist that they are better than ever at their chosen professions and love leaning into their growing sense of competence. They continue to work happily and productively, and were happy to explain to us how and why they do it.
Chicago Tribune - Mixtape Of Artistry And Legacy Gets Us 'In Our Feelings'
If a hot girl summer was a dance, it might look something like choreographer Kyle Abraham’s Are You in Your Feelings? It’s vibrant and beautiful, fleeting and flirtatious, curious, casual and messy — in a good way.
See Chicago Dance - Hometown Heroes Return: Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater's Spring Concert Series
The Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater has been entertaining Chicagoans for generations, and their impact has inspired countless of our dancers; in fact, some even go on to join the ensemble.
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).
The Fordham Ram - Fordham Celebrates 25 Years Of Fordham/Ailey Program
The Ailey/Fordham Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) program in dance is hosting the “Celebrating 25 Years” Dance Benefit Concert at the Ailey Citigroup Theater at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, April 15. The event is open to alumni, staff, students, family and the public and will begin with a cocktail reception. The performances will follow, beginning at 7 p.m.
Here & Now - Interview with Francesca Harper and Sylvia Waters
Ailey II’s Artistic Director, Francesca Harper, and Artistic Director Emerita, Sylvia Waters discuss the rich, 50-year history of Ailey II.
The New York Times - A Proving Ground Always in Motion
Ailey II, the second company of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, turns 50 this year. Since its creation, some things have remained consistent: It has always served as a bridge between student and professional life. It has always been filled with ambitious young people aspiring to join the main troupe. And, as members of every generation agree, the experience has always been demanding — extremely so.
Pix 11 - Celebrating 50 Years Of Ailey II
Francesca Harper, the artistic director of Ailey II, joins PIX11 to discuss the upcoming Golden Anniversary program at the Joyce Theater celebrating 50 years since the dance company was founded. Harper also brings along dancers from the program to give a preview of the upcoming performance.
The Daily Californian - Solomon Dumas Talks Alvin Ailey, Reaching Youth Through Dance
Back in 2001, Solomon Dumas’ mother was listening to the car radio when she heard an interview with some of the dancers from the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater. Her son had planned to enroll in theater camp, but after hearing about AileyCamp — a summer dance program for youth — she decided to enroll him there instead.