News Releases

February 4, 2014

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Launches 23-City North American Tour With Nearly 90 Performances: February 4 - May 11

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, beloved as one of the world's most popular dance companies, will travel coast to coast on a 23-city North American tour with almost 90 performances from February 4th through May 11th. In addition, today Artistic Director Robert Battle announced that the Company would return to Lincoln Center's David H. Koch Theater from June 11th to 22nd for a 15-performance engagement.

January 30, 2014

The Ailey Extension Spices Up February Class Offerings With Exciting New Workshop Lineups And Exclusive Class - DANZATONE

In celebration of Heart Health Month, Valentine's Day, and the 2014 Carnaval; in February the Ailey Extension will offer a new technique, and a series of one-day only dance and fitness workshops taught by world renowned instructors, designed to move and excite participants of all levels and backgrounds.

January 9, 2014

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Announces Program For 2014 Miami Engagement Led By Miami's Own Robert Battle From February 20-23

Led by Miami native Robert Battle in his third season as Artistic Director, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, one of the world's most beloved dance companies, returns by popular demand to the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County from Thursday, February 20 through Sunday, February 23, 2014.

December 19, 2013

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Announces Three Special Programs For 2014 Atlanta Engagement At The Fabulous Fox Theatre From February 13 Through 16

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, beloved as one of the world's most popular dance companies, return to the fabulous Fox Theatre from February 13 through 16 for their highly anticipated 2014 Atlanta engagement with exciting performances showcasing Ailey's extraordinary dancers.

December 16, 2013

The Ailey Extension Rings in the New Year with Holiday Revelations. A Celebration of Alvin Ailey's 83rd Birthday and "Get Fit in '14" Challenge

In conjunction with Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater's current holiday season at New York City Center, the celebration of the new year, and the January 5th season finale on what would have been Alvin Ailey's 83rd birthday; The Ailey Extension will offer special programs now through January.

November 20, 2013

Ailey “Ticket-to-Dance” Returns, Offering Performance Attendees The Opportunity to Experience Dance From Around The World At The Ailey Extension, New York’s Largest Center for Dance

The Ailey Extension offers fans nationwide the chance to take the magic of dance from the stage to the studio with a FREE class at Ailey’s home – The Joan Weill Center for Dance. This special “Ticket to Dance” promotion offers a complimentary Ailey Extension class with a ticket stub from any Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater or Ailey II performance around the nation, including the Company’s New York City Center season running December 4th – January 5th.

November 5, 2013

Back By Popular Demand, Internationally Celebrated Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Returns To The Adrienne Arsht Center For Its 2014 Miami Engagement, February 20-23, Led By Miami's Own Robert Battle

Led by Miami native and Ailey's Artistic Director Robert Battle, the highly-anticipated Miami performances are part of a 23-city North American tour that marks the 25th season since the passing of legendary founder Alvin Ailey. Building on last season's success, Ailey's sixth annual Miami engagement will newly reveal the power, passion and astonishing beauty that have become a hallmark of the company.

November 5, 2013

Ailey Invites The Entire Family To Celebrate The Holidays With Ailey's Saturday Family Matinee Series

Artistic Director Robert Battle and Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater invite audiences of all ages to experience the Family Matinee series - performances on Saturdays at 2pm that are all followed by a question-and-answer session with Ailey's acclaimed dancers. Whether watching as a child for the first time, as a parent remembering his or her childhood experience with dance, or as a family that has made Ailey a holiday tradition, all will enjoy the magic of Ailey.

October 24, 2013

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater At New York City Center For Five-Week Holiday Engagement: December 4, 2013 - January 5, 2014

Artistic Director Robert Battle continues to expand the Company's diverse repertory with premieres and new productions representing a wide range of important choreographic voices giving Ailey's extraordinary group of artists new ways to inspire audiences.

October 15, 2013

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater 2014 Season Led By Artistic Director Robert Battle Reaches Atlanta's Fox Theatre From February 13-16

New York-based Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, beloved as one of the world's most popular dance companies, will visit Atlanta from February 13 to 16 as part of a 23-city North American tour that marks the 25th season since the passing of legendary founder Alvin Ailey.