Wendy Perron - Giving Thanks For Eccentric Dancers
I was recently wowed by a YouTube of Buddy Ebsen as an eccentric dancer. And another one with Earl “Snake Hips” Tucker. And another by Ray Bolger.
CBS This Morning - Obama To Honor Icon Of American Dance
Alvin Ailey was not just a dancer; many would call him a revolutionary. The creation of his company 56 years ago marked the start of a new era in dance, dedicated to the African-American experience.
The New York Times - A $40 Million Thank You
Joan H. Weill is going out with a bang. After her 14 years as chairwoman of the Alvin Ailey Dance Foundation and 20 years on its board, the company on Thursday evening planned to announce that more than $40 million had been raised in honor of her retirement.
amNewYork - Alvin Ailey Receives Presidential Medal of Freedom
Alvin Ailey, the revelatory dancer and choreographer who began life in Rogers, Texas, and died in Manhattan in 1989 at the age of 58, has been posthumously awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation's highest civilian honor, by President Barack Obama.
Dance Spirit Magazine - Revelations How-To
Learn the opening section of Alvin Ailey's iconic work.
The Today Show - AileyCamp helps kids tackle challenges through dance
Thursday’s installment of TODAY’s series, “Hope to It,” spotlights AileyCamp, a six-week program from Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater that serves kids ages 11 to 14, helping them face personal challenges through dance.
Baltimore Sun - Dancing star Alicia Graf Mack Comes Home to Celebrate Theatre's 30th
On paper, there are a number of reasons why Alicia Graf Mack shouldn't be a successful dancer. She's 6-foot-2 on her tiptoes, making it harder to find male partners tall enough for her. She's biracial, growing up in a time when African-American ballerinas are few. And she's suffered multiple injuries of the career ending variety.
Detroit News - Alvin Ailey Dancers Always Looking For New Moves
An unexpected phone call gave choreographer Kyle Abraham the chance of a lifetime - to bring new moves to the renowned Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater.
New York Times - The Mumbai/New York Photo Project: Music and Dance
The grand cities of Mumbai and New York differ from each other in a million ways, but are brought together by a few common strands - their entrepreneurial spirit, their dynamic "always on-the-go" nature, their lively sidewalks, their gorgeous coastlines, the diversity of their residents who bring unique culture and religion and their vibrant music scene.
IBE - We Are One: Community Experience - Renaldo Gardner
Renaldo Gardner talks about his experience teaching master classes and inspiring students across the country.