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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.
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.
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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 →
Geoffrey Holder, New York’s Renaissance Man In Harlem
Geoffrey Lamont Holder was born on August 1, 1930, in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago as the youngest of five children to Barbadian immigrants Louise de Frense and Arthur Holder. Continue Reading →
SummerStage Is Great Time For Family Day In Central Park
SummerStage performances are fun and welcoming for New Yorkers of all ages. Their schedule highlights family-friendly activities, including dance and drum workshops. Continue Reading →
Harlem’s Alicia Keys To Produce Biopic On Legendary Choreographer Alvin Ailey
TV One reports that Harlem’s Alicia Keys, her producing partners and Fox Searchlight will tell the story of barrier-breaking choreographer Alvin Ailey, who started as a dancer and became the founder of the Alvin Ailey Dance Theater. Continue Reading →