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 →
Tag Archives: Judith Jamison
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 →
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 →
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 →
NJCU Presents ‘AnJamison’ With Judith Jamison From The Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
New Jersey City University (NJCU) will present an evening with Judith Jamison – the iconic dancer, choreographer and Artistic Director Emeritus of the renowned Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater. 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 →
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Tours The World 2016
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, recognized by U.S. Congress as “a vital American cultural ambassador to the world,” returns to the United Kingdom, Lausanne, Switzerland, and Copenhagen, Denmark to perform a dozen ballets from September 6 – October 30, 2016. Continue Reading →
White House Senior Advisor Valerie Jarrett Honored At National Action Network
This Thursday during National Action Network’s (NAN) 25th Annual National Convention, Valerie Jarrett, Senior Advisor to the President of the United States, will be honored with the NAN President’s Award at the “Keepers of the Dream” Dinner and Awards Ceremony. Continue Reading →
Lauryn Hill At Alvin Ailey’s ‘Awakening,’ Debut At New York City Center
On Friday, December 4th, Grammy-award winning singer and Harlem fave Lauryn Hill was in attendance for the debut of the powerful work. Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater unveiling of Robert Battle’s Awakening, first world premiere since becoming Artistic Director at the New York City Center. Continue Reading →