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.
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."
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.
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater’s upcoming performances at New York City Center feature special collaborations and guest performances with Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis, Sweet Honey In The Rock, and special guest artists in a Judith Jamison Farewell performance closing the season on January 2nd at 7:30pm.
Mayor Presents World-renowned American Dancer and Choreographer Judith Jamison with the 2010 NYC Handel Medallion, the City’s Highest Award for Achievement in the Arts.
Mayor Michael Bloomberg will present Judith Jamison with The NYC Handel Medallion, the highest official honor given by the City of New York, on Monday, November 8th. Established in 1959 by Mayor Robert F. Wagner, recipients are selected for their outstanding contributions to the city’s intellectual and cultural life.
The First Lady’s September 7th White House Event Celebrates Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Artistic Director, Judith Jamison.
First Lady Michelle Obama has announced the Administration’s first event celebrating dance‐The White House Dance Series: A Tribute to Judith Jamison – on Tuesday, September 7th.
The Film Society of Lincoln Center is teaming up with the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater for Alvin Ailey Day, celebrating the visionary company’s 50th year and launching Black History Month at The Film Society’s Walter Reade Theater, Sunday, Feb. 1.
A new exhibit commemorating the 50th anniversary of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater (AAADT) will open October 4, 2008 in the Library of Congress/Ira Gershwin Gallery at Walt Disney Concert Hall.