News Releases

January 17, 2012

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Announces Program For First Atlanta Engagement Led By Artistic Director Robert Battle From February 16-19

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.

December 20, 2011

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater New Year's Eve Performance Featuring Inspiring Revelations And Live Music

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.

December 8, 2011

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater 2011 New York City Center Casting - Subject to Change

November 30, 2011

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Premieres Home, A New Work Inspired by the Winning Photos and Essays from the 2011 REYATAZ (atazanavir sulfate) "Fight HIV Your Way" Contest, an Initiative of Bristol-Myers Squibb

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.

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.

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