Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, recognized by U.S. Congress as a vital American “Cultural Ambassador to the World,” will inspire, enlighten and entertain audiences throughout Europe and the Middle East this September and October during a five-city tour marking the end of Robert Battle's first acclaimed season as Alvin Ailey's Artistic Director.
The 32-performance engagement, supported by Bank of American Merrill Lynch, follows successful sold-out and extended festival appearances in 2009 and 2006. After an acclaimed 27-city North American Tour, Ailey's extraordinary dancers will move audiences in France in a series of 15 premieres, new productions and repertory favorites, sharing internationally the next era in Ailey history led by dynamic Artistic Director Robert Battle.
Stars of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, gifted young dancers from The Ailey School and, for the first time ever, talented students from AileyCamp will come together for a spectacular one-night performance on Tuesday, May 8th at 7pm on the world famous Apollo stage. Led by new Artistic Director Robert Battle, the Spring Gala Benefit performance will be at the Apollo Theater (253 W 125th Street, between 7th & 8th Avenues). A gala party with festive dress, décor and dancing to music by the famed DJ Ruckus will conclude the 10th annual celebration.
Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc., Ailey’s Official Vehicle Partner, is providing support to bring Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater’s inspiring performances to audiences in 27 cities through May. In conjunction with the tour, Toyota’s all-new 2012 Camry will welcome audiences at theaters in Houston, TX; Detroit, MI; Chicago, IL; Newark, NJ and Baltimore, MD.
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, recognized by U.S. Congress as a vital American “Cultural Ambassador to the World,” will visit 27 cities in North America from February 2nd to May 27th for performances that launch nationwide the next era in Ailey history led by dynamic Artistic Director Robert Battle. Following critically-acclaimed sold out performances in New York City, Ailey’s extraordinary dancers will move audiences in a series of premieres and new productions that launch an exciting new era in Ailey history.
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.
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, recognized by U.S. Congress as a vital American “Cultural Ambassador to the World,” returns to the Fabulous Fox Theatre February 16th to 19th for the inaugural Atlanta engagement led by dynamic new Artistic Director Robert Battle. Following critically-acclaimed sold out performances in New York City, Ailey’s extraordinary dancers will move Atlanta audiences with premieres that launch an exciting new era in Ailey history.
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater’s first season led by Robert Battle is exciting packed houses and receiving standing ovations at New York City Center this month. A cherished holiday tradition, Ailey’s performances will continue to inspire with dynamic new works and Alvin Ailey’s inspiring Revelations through January 1st.
Bristol-Myers Squibb and Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater today announced the premiere of an original dance, Home, created by Ailey and inspired by the real stories and images from the ten first place winners of the 2011 REYATAZ "Fight HIV Your Way" contest.