The Next Generation Of Dance” Continues The Ailey Legacy When Ailey II Takes The Stage
As Black History Month draws to a close, the Ailey spotlight moves from Times Square to the Ailey Citigroup Theater. Continue reading
Alvin Ailey’s Robert Battle Talks At Build
Alvin Ailey Dance Foundation's mission is to further the pioneering vision of the choreographer, dancer and cultural leader Alvin Ailey by building an extended cultural community which provides dance performances, training and education, and community programs for all people.Continue reading
Alvin Ailey’s Opening Night Gala Benefit In NY (Photographs)
Last night, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater’s holiday season at New York City Center kicked off with a star-studded Opening Night Gala Benefit performance and party that honored Ailey Board President Debra L. Lee (Chairman and Chief Executive Office of BET Networks) for her support of the Ailey organization since 2002.Continue reading
Gucci’s Patent On Harlem Style (Update)
We love timelessness and originality that defines Harlem style, these smooth, supple Calfskin leather shoes do just that. They wonderfully designed versatile Italian-made derby shoes featuring subtle paneling and an understated toe.Continue reading
Expansion, World Premiere, Alvin Ailey Reaches New Heights This Season
This fall, Ailey announces exciting highlights and achievements: a new wing will allow for more classes for students of The Ailey School and Ailey Extension at New York’s largest building dedicated to dance.Continue reading
Apollo Theater Line Up For 2017 Spring Gala
The Apollo Theater today announced details for its largest fundraising event – the, which will take place at the theater on Monday, June 12, 2017 at 7 pm EST in Harlem, NY.Continue reading
HW Pick: Ailey Launches Program to Inspire Young Harlemites And Others
The Ailey organization is launching a Young New York program in conjunction with Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater’s annual holiday season at New York City Center (November 30 – December 31).Continue reading
Alvin Ailey Announces NYC Center Season 2016
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, New York City Center’s Principal Dance Company, returns to the New York City Center stage from November 30th – December 31st, 2016. Continue reading
Harlem’s Historic Benta’s Funeral Home Diversifies Its Services
Some of New York’s more successful mortuary families from Harlem to Hollis have adapted their approach to funerals and diversified their business holdings.Continue reading
Arthur Mitchell Honored By Columbia University In Harlem
Columbia University will confer the degree of Doctor of Humane Letters on the legendary dance pioneer and social activist Arthur Mitchell this month, the Arthur Mitchell Project announced today.Continue reading
Ailey Dancers & Choreographers Teach Master Classes At The Ailey Extension (update)
Renowned dancers and choreographers will teach master classes at the Ailey Extension in conjunction with Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater’s New York City Center season (December 2 – January 3). Continue reading
Sponsored Love: Gather Your Friends To Save On Ailey This Summer In 2015
Gather Your Friends To Save On Ailey This Summer In 2015.Continue reading
The Hotness: Black Power Without Black Women Is Weak
By Nicole Moore
When most people think about Malcolm X they immediately think of Black manhood leading to associations of Black power tied exclusively to the work of Black men.Continue reading
Update Your Harlem Style This Spring
The belted open front linen vest, with open front, and a removable tie belt is perfect for a Alvin Ailey Summer Gala. The two slit pockets in front Trenchcoat-style flaps in front and back with the neutral color fits in any place like Seven Brown's new Harlem Skin Center.
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Walter’s World: Sylvia Waters
By Walter Rutledge
For the past thirty-eight years Ailey II has provided opportunities of aspiring young artists to hone their craft. The company usually will enlist the services of a dancer for two years, and then the artist, for lack of a better word, “graduates” into the professional world of entertainment. Continue reading
