Ailey Launches 27-City North American Tour Led by Robert Battle
by Kelsey Denette
- Feb 1, 2012
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, recognized by U.S. Congress as a vital American "Cultural Ambassador to the World," will visit 27 cities in the United States and Canada from February 2nd to May 27th for performances that launch nationwide the next era in Ailey history led by dynamic Artistic Director Robert Battle. The tour will kick off on February 2nd in Toronto, ON, followed by a week-long engagement at Washington, D.C.'s Kennedy Center. In addition to Miami, FL, the hometown of Robert Battle, the tour will visit Atlanta, GA; Houston, TX; Berkeley, CA; Costa Mesa, CA; Chicago, IL; Montreal, QC; Boston, MA; Newark, NJ; and other cities throughout the country. Following critically-acclaimed sold out performances in New York City, Ailey's extraordinary dancers will move audiences in a series of premieres, new productions and repertory favorites.
ALVIN AILEY AMERICAN DANCE THEATER At The Arsht Center
by Beau Higgins
- Jan 25, 2012
Led by Miami native Robert Battle in his inaugural season as Artistic Director, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, one of the world's favorite dance companies, returns to the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County from February 23 through 26 as part of a 27-city North American Tour. Following critically-acclaimed sold out performances in New York City, Ailey's extraordinary dancers will move audiences in two special programs containing a series of premieres and new productions that launch an exciting new era in Ailey history. Ailey's Miami engagement in the Ziff Ballet Opera House, is part of the Knight Masterworks Season, Sanford and Beatrice Ziff Dance Series.
Updated Programming Announced For Joyce Theater's 9/11 Commemoration
by Gabrielle Sierra
- Aug 18, 2011
The Joyce Theater Foundation, Inc. has announced updated programming for the two free performances it is presenting on September 10 and 11 at 5pm in Nelson A. Rockefeller Park (North end of Battery Park City, west of River Terrace) to commemorate the 10th Anniversary of September 11, 2001.
Alvin Ailey Announces New Works Programmed by Robert Battle
by Gabrielle Sierra
- May 12, 2011
Revealing his vision for Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater for the first time, incoming Artistic Director Robert Battle today announced highlights of the company's 2011/12 performance season, offering a program that extends the vital legacy of Alvin Ailey (1931-1989) in exciting new directions.
Documentary Channel Presents BEYOND THE STEPS, 4/26
by Nicole Rosky
- Apr 26, 2011
Award-winning filmmaker Phil Bertelsen offers a rare backstage look at one of America's oldest modern dance companies at a defining moment its history -as it settles into its permanent home and training facility in New York City. -Beyond the Steps: Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater,? which premieres on Documentary Channel (DOC) April 26 at 8:00 pm ET/PT, intertwines the dancers' individual tragedies and triumphs with breathtaking performance footage from their journey, shining a spotlight on the story of one of America's most beloved cultural institutions.
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Kicks Off US Tour 2/1
by BWW
News Desk
- Feb 1, 2011
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, recognized by U.S. Congress as a vital American 'Cultural Ambassador to the World,' will inspire, enlighten and entertain from February through May in 24 North American cities, continuing the celebration of the 50 years of Alvin Ailey's Revelations. The tour will kick off on February 1st at Washington, D.C.'s Kennedy Center, and will continue through May 22nd with visits to Atlanta, GA; Miami, FL; Berkeley, CA; Los Angeles, CA; Philadelphia, PA; Chicago, IL; St. Louis, MO; Newark, NJ; Vancouver & Victoria, Canada and other cities.
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Kicks Off US Tour 2/1
by Charlie Piane
- Jan 24, 2011
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, recognized by U.S. Congress as a vital American 'Cultural Ambassador to the World,' will inspire, enlighten and entertain from February through May in 24 North American cities, continuing the celebration of the 50 years of Alvin Ailey's Revelations. The tour will kick off on February 1st at Washington, D.C.'s Kennedy Center, and will continue through May 22nd with visits to Atlanta, GA; Miami, FL; Berkeley, CA; Los Angeles, CA; Philadelphia, PA; Chicago, IL; St. Louis, MO; Newark, NJ; Vancouver & Victoria, Canada and other cities.
Judith Jamison And Alvin Ailey Appoint Robert Battle As New Artistic Director
by Gabrielle Sierra
- Apr 29, 2010
Judith Jamison today announced that her mantle as Artistic Director of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater will pass to Robert Battle, a fast-rising choreographer who has created ballets for the Ailey company and Ailey II since 1999 and has served as an artist-in-residence with The Ailey School.
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