Today, the Ailey organization announced that Tracy Inman and Melanie Person have been named Co-Directors of The Ailey School. Since the passing of Denise Jefferson, the beloved long-time Director of The Ailey School, Inman and Person have served as Acting Co-Directors.
The Ailey organization recently launched a redesigned website extending the online reach of all of Ailey’s components: Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, Ailey II, The Ailey School, The Ailey Extension, and Ailey Arts In Education and Community Programs.
Judith Jamison today announced that her mantle as Artistic Director of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater will pass to Robert Battle, a fast-rising choreographer who has created ballets for the Ailey company and Ailey II since 1999 and has served as an artist-in-residence with The Ailey School.
After performing for audiences in more than 30 U.S. cities over the past six months, Ailey II, the celebrated second company of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, will take the stage at The Joyce Theater as part of the 1.2.3. Festival from April 13‐22.
For 50 years, people around the world have been inspired by Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater whose New York performances have become a joyous holiday tradition. Just in time for the holidays and Ailey’s 50th anniversary season beginning December 3rd Mattel, Movado, Chronicle Books and Hallmark are celebrating Ailey with special merchandise making it possible for everyone to bring the “Ailey Spirit” home for the holidays.
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, recognized by U.S. Congress as a vital American “Cultural Ambassador to the World,” returns to the stage of New York City Center from December 2, 2009 – January 3, 2010 with exciting performances that have become a joyous holiday tradition.
In celebration of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater’s (AAADT) 50th anniversary, Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. will become Ailey’s Official Vehicle Partner during the U.S. portion of the Company’s 50-city global tour.
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.
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater’s 50th Anniversary continues with the release of Ailey Ascending: A Portrait in Motion, an art book of all new and inspiring photographs by Andrew Eccles.
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.