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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.