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Gotham - Alvin Ailey Opening Night Benefit Gala

Gotham - Alvin Ailey Opening Night Benefit Gala

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.

Town & Country - At Last Night's Ailey Gala

Town & Country - At Last Night's Ailey Gala

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.

YouTube - Presidential Medal Of Freedom Recipient - Robert Battle on Behalf of Alvin Ailey

YouTube - Presidential Medal Of Freedom Recipient - Robert Battle on Behalf of Alvin Ailey

Ailey was a choreographer, dancer, and the founder of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, which is renowned for its inspiring performances in 71 countries on 6 continents since 1958. Ailey’s work was groundbreaking in its exploration of the African American experience and the enrichment of the modern dance tradition, including his beloved American masterpiece Revelations.

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