Fox 4: Good Day Dallas-Fort Worth - Ailey II Dancers Perform
Ailey II dancers, Paige Fraser and Yusaku Komori perform an excerpt of "Echoes" on Good Day ahead of their Bass Hall performance.
Repertory
The Birmingham News - Ailey II In Birmingham: All The Fervor And Spirit Of Its Parent Company
Besides supplying its parent company with fresh blood, Ailey II, the training and outreach scion of the great Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, is charged with taking Ailey repertory to audiences in smaller cities like Birmingham and Chattanooga.
The Royal Gazette - Passion And Panache
Ailey II opened their two-night Bermuda Festival run with a delightful programme of brilliantly choreographed and tightly executed modern dance masterpieces. The young performers who comprised the cast exhibited abundant technical excellence and rich reserves of energy throughout the performance.
Bermuda Sun - Ailey II Director Prepares For One Of Her Last Shows
Sylvia Waters had no intention of leading a dance company but the legendary Alvin Ailey saw a passion in her that he would not allow the world to pass by. Some 35 years ago, the late American choreographer and activist invited Waters to launch Ailey II — the junior company to his school and it has since has grown into an international success story.
Dance Magazine - Southern Hospitality
Ballet Tennessee of Chattanooga, NT, welcomes Ailey II to its hometown for one night only, presenting this group of vibrant young dancers at the Tivoli Theatre on Jan. 28.
The Wall Street Journal - Arts & Entertainment: Culture Count
"Revelations" had its debut Jan. 31, 1960, at the 92nd St. Y, after which it became the signature choreographic piece for Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, and the most performed work of contemporary modern dance in the world.
The Star-Ledger - Ailey II: Second Company, Primary Force
Imagine challenging a young dancer to hold the stage, alone, for 11 minutes. Sylvia Waters, the founding artistic director of Ailey II, is fearless pushing her charges - which is one reason why this company is so exciting.
New York Post - Hopefuls Have Hip-Hop In Their Corner
The best thing about Kyle Abraham's "The Corner" is that it lets the up-and-coming dancers at Ailey II be themselves - and a little bit more. These dancers are vying to join the main Ailey Cmpany, and Abraham, a young choreographer who fuses hip-hop and postmodern sensibilities, helps them look their best.
Harlem World - Walter's World: Ailey II A Choreographic Laboratory
Ailey II has evolved into a formidable force in the modern dance community. The company is presently experiencing unparallel success having recently completed a 49-city tour spanning both North America and Europe.
News Scotsman - Dance Review: Ailey II
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater tours more than any other dance company in the world. Why? Because its intoxicating blend of technically stong dancers and intelligent yet accessible choreography is hard to resist. So it stands to reason that the junior wing, Ailey II, comes equipped with the same bag of tricks.