A Matter of Time

In her first work for Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, Yue Yin's signature FoCo Technique—rooted in Chinese ethnic folk movement—is thrillingly paired with the urgent sounds of Javanese musical group Raja Kirik. This dynamic, high-endurance piece illuminates the power of collective action as the individuals ready their minds and bodies for the conflicts and challenges of modern life.

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Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Announces Programming For New York City Center Season December 2, 2026 - January 3, 2027

NEW YORK — UPDATED AUGUST 20, 2026 — Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, New York City Center’s Principal Dance Company, returns to the theater’s mainstage December 2, 2026 through January 3, 2027 for a five-week holiday engagement. Led by Daria L. and Eric J. Wallach Artistic Director Alicia Graf Mack, the season promises the passionate artistry and technical brilliance that make an Ailey performance a singular experience. Audiences will be treated to premieres by contemporary choreographers Jamar Roberts, Yue Yin, and William Forsythe, alongside groundbreaking classics like Ronald K. Brown’s Grace, Judith Jamison’s Hymn, and Alvin Ailey timeless Revelations— the ultimate anthem to resilience and joy.