News Releases

February 1, 2017

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater's 2017 U.S. Tour Reaches 19 Cities From February 3 - May 14

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater will share its unparalleled artistry with audiences from coast to coast during a 19-city U.S. tour starting this Friday, February 3rd, in Philadelphia, PA. On February 7th, a week-long engagement at The Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. kicks off as part of JFKC: A Centennial Celebration of John F. Kennedy, the Kennedy Center’s yearlong programming initiative marking the 100th anniversary of John F. Kennedy’s birth and legacy.

January 6, 2017

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Artistic Director Robert Battle Announces Program For Return To Arsht Center Stage February 23 - 26

Today, Artistic Director Robert Battle announces programming for Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater’s return by popular demand to the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County for five performances from Thursday, February 23 through Sunday, February 26, 2017. In conjunction with his visit home to Miami this week, he is also pleased to share news about the opportunity for local students to attend The Ailey School in New York City, thanks to the establishment of two Ailey Awakening Summer Intensive Scholarships supported by the William R. Kenan, Jr. Charitable Trust.

August 4, 2016

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Announces Programming For New York City Center Season, November 30 - December 31, 2016

NEW YORK – August 4, 2016 — Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, New York City Center’s Principal Dance Company, returns to the New York City Center stage from November 30th – December 31st, 2016. In his sixth season as Artistic Director, Robert Battle leads Ailey’s 32 renowned dancers during this annual five-week engagement, which has become a joyous holiday tradition.

March 24, 2015

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Artistic Director Robert Battle Announces Two-Week Lincoln Center Engagement June 10 – 21

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, beloved as one of the world’s most popular dance companies, will return to Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts for a two-week 15-performance engagement at the David H. Koch Theater June 10 – 21, 2015.

June 4, 2014

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Returns To Lincoln Center's David H. Koch Theater With Four Programs During A Two-Week 15-Performance Engagement From June 11 To 22, 2014

Exceptional opening includes free Revelations Celebration on the Plaza workshop and Ailey Spirit Gala Benefit with Honorary Chair Vanessa Williams and performances by Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, Ailey II, The Ailey School, and AileyCampers together for the first time ever on the Koch stage.

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 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 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.

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