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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.