Alvin Ailey Archives - Harlem World Magazine

The Legend AILEY Documentary Opens In Movie Theaters From Harlem To Hollywood

Director Jamila Wignot’s powerful AILEY documentary, a resonant biography of trailblazing visionary Alvin Ailey, opens in movie theaters nationwide on Friday, August 6, 2021.Continue reading

You’re Invited To Alvin Ailey’s Classic Blues Suite To Commemorate The Company’s Anniversary

The Ailey organization continues to carry forward Alvin Ailey’s pioneering legacy of not only entertaining but uniting, empowering, and educating through Ailey All Access.Continue reading

Alvin Ailey Dance Revelations During A Time Of Adversity

On behalf of the Ailey organization, we wanted to send the following information about upcoming offerings that we hope will provide respite.Continue reading

New York City Rockettes Kick It With HSA’s The Harlemettes Precision Dance Ensemble

The Harlem School of the Arts’ (HSA) dance director, Aubrey Lynch, today announced that the world-famous Radio City Rockettes will help to prepare the young precision dance ensemble, The Harlemettes.Continue reading

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater’s New York City Center Kicks Off Season Holiday

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater kicks off its five-week holiday season with a one-night-only gala benefit on Wednesday, December 4th, 2019, at 7 pm ET. Continue reading

Associate Artistic Director Of Ailey, Chaya Celebrated During His Final Season

Alvin Ailey announces programming for a historic night at Ailey celebrating Associate Artistic Director Masazumi Chaya on Sunday, December 22nd, 2019 at 7:30 pm at New York City Center.Continue reading

Harlem’s Alicia Keys Producer Of Barry Jenkins Directed Fox Searchlight Film Alvin Ailey

Fox Searchlight has just announced that Harlem's Alicia Keys and others will Produce and Barry Jenkins (Moonlight, If Beale Street Could Talk) will direct its untitled film based on the life and work of Alvin Ailey.Continue reading

Alvin Ailey Pride Is Fierce All Month Long

Pioneering dancer, choreographer, founder, and LGBT icon Alvin Ailey will forever be remembered for taking a stand for equality, shining a spotlight on social justice. Continue reading

Ailey’s 60th Anniversary Season At NYC Center Comes To A Celebratory Close

There are just 13 chances left to see Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater’s holiday engagement at New York City Center before the season finale on December 30 at 7:30pm.Continue reading

Legend Debbie Allen To Host ‘Keeping The Promise-1,000,000 Lives in Care” In Harlem

In commemoration of World AIDS Day, AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF), the world’s largest, non-profit HIV/AIDS service organization has partnered with the Debbie Allen Dance Academy (DADA).Continue reading

Kick The Blues At Amy’s New Book Release Party!

Get the new book "Dance Becuase You Can," by the awe-inspiring dance legend Amy Jordan's at her book release party at Alvin Ailey. Continue reading

Harlem’s Thelma Golden And Others Honor Ailey Founder On 60th Anniversary

When Alvin Ailey and a small group of African-American modern dancers first took the stage in 1958, appearing at New York City’s 92nd Street Y, the engagement was for one night only—but it turned out to be the start of a new era in the performing arts.Continue reading