News Releases

November 21, 2011

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Plans Historic Engagement At Atlanta's Fox Theatre To Launch A New Era By Artistic Director Robert Battle

Led by Robert Battle in his inaugural season as Artistic Director, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater returns to the Fabulous Fox Theatre from Feb. 16 through Feb. 19. The four-day engagement will showcase the brilliant artistry and passionate spirit of Ailey's extraordinary dancers in a series of premieres and new productions that extend the vital legacy of Alvin Ailey in exciting new directions.

October 6, 2011

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Celebrates Robert Battle's Inaugural Season As Artistic Director With November 30th Opening Night Gala Benefit

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater will kick-off a five-week New York season on November 30th with a star-studded gala benefit at New York City Center that begins an exciting new era led by Artistic Director Robert Battle. Honorary Chairs for the special evening are First Lady Michelle Obama and the legendary model Iman.

August 15, 2011

Bristol-Myers Squibb Announces the Winners of the 2011 REYATAZ® (atazanavir sulfate) "Fight HIV Your Way" Contest

Bristol-Myers Squibb Company (NYSE: BMY) today announced the 10 first-place winners of the 2011 REYATAZ “Fight HIV Your Way” contest. The contest uses the power of words and visual arts as a platform to help raise awareness and lessen the stigma surrounding HIV.

June 15, 2011

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater 2011 International Performances From June 21 - August 28

America's cultural ambassador celebrates 50 years of Revelations in Norway, Russia, Germany and Switzerland. 10-week tour will mark passing of Artistic Director mantle from Judith Jamison to Robert Battle on July 1 in Moscow, where Company launches "American Seasons in Russia" program under auspices of U.S.-Rissia bilateral presidential commission.

May 12, 2011

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Announces New Works Programmed by Robert Battle For His First Season As Artistic Director, And A Major New Choreography Program Instituted Under His Leadership

Reaching back into Ailey tradition and stretching out in new directions, 2011/12 season will include world and Company premieres by Paul Taylor, Rennie Harris, Ohad Naharin and Robert Battle and new productions of historic repertory.

April 19, 2011

Ailey At The Apollo - Tuesday, May 3, 2011

Stars of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, the rising young dancers of Ailey II, and gifted students from The Ailey School will come together for a spectacular one-night performance on Tuesday, May 3rd at 7pm on the world famous Apollo stage, where stars are born and legends are made.

March 31, 2011

U.S. Senate Resolution Honors Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater and Celebrates 50 Years of Alvin Ailey's Masterwork Revelations

The U.S. Senate unanimously passed a resolution "recognizing the artistic and cultural contributions of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater and the 50th Anniversary of the first performance of Alvin Ailey's masterwork, Revelations."

March 29, 2011

Documentary Channel Celebrates the World of Modern Dance with "Beyond The Steps: Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater"

Award-winning filmmaker Phil Bertelsen offers a rare backstage look at one of America's oldest modern dance companies at a defining moment in its history - as it settles into its permanent home and training facility in New York City.

March 2, 2011

Alvin Ailey Dance Foundation Wins Vote For Funding Through Members Project From American Express and Takepart

Alvin Ailey Dance Foundation is proud to be voted as one of the charities to receive $200,000 from American Express through the company's Member Project program. The funds will help the Ailey organization further its mission of using dance to inspire, unite and educate, extending the scope of Ailey's dynamic performances, innovative arts education activities and world-class training programs.

February 22, 2011

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater's 24-City U.S. Tour Celebrating 50 Years of Alvin Ailey's Revelations

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.