Press Coverage

March 1, 2025

Modern Luxury DC - On The Scene: Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater’s Gala

The Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater's 25th annual Washington, DC Gala Benefit took center stage during the Company's week-long engagement at The Kennedy Center, celebrating Black History Month with an evening of artistry and impact. A standout on the DC social calendar, the gala drew nearly 500 guests and raised over $1.2 million to support Ailey's regional initiatives, including new productions, youth education programs and scholarships for local students to train at The Ailey School in New York City.

February 26, 2025

WABE - 'We resurrected lost pieces and gave them new life': Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater returns to Atlanta

Since 1976, Atlanta has prided itself on being the second home to the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater. Each February, the extraordinary dancers showcase thrilling new works and audience favorites at the Fox Theatre. This year’s performances are Feb. 12-16. Choreographer Hope Boykin and Alvin Ailey interim artistic director Matthew Rushing recently joined Lois Reitzes on “City Lights” to share more about this season’s offerings.

February 25, 2025

PBS - American Masters - Alicia Graf Mack on Honoring the Past and Future of Dance

Alicia Graf Mack has been entrusted with carrying the torch of ballet and modern dance into the future. As a dancer, she has battled through adversity to perform alongside artists like Beyoncé, John Legend and Andre 3000. As a teacher, she has helped bridge the past into the future, educating new generations of students.

February 15, 2025

In The City - Honoring A Dance Icon: Alvin Ailey’s 2025 Season Pays Tribute To Judith Jamison

The Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater is set to unveil a breathtaking 2025 season, celebrating the extraordinary life and legacy of Judith Jamison, the late Artistic Director Emerita who shaped Ailey’s identity for decades. A towering figure in dance, Jamison’s influence transcended choreography—she was a mentor, a visionary, and a force of nature whose passion for storytelling through movement inspired generations.

February 13, 2025

Portia - Alvin Ailey: The Joy Of Judith Jamison

In this tribute to legendary dancer and choreographer Judith Jamison, Portia sits down with Alvin Ailey rehearsal director Ronni Favors and Alvin Ailey dancer Vernard Gilmore to celebrate Jamison’s contributions and to discuss how the Alvin Ailey Dance Theater carries on her legacy of artistic excellence.

February 12, 2025

NPR - Lost Songs From Alvin Ailey's 'Revelations' Find Voice In New Piece

When Alvin Ailey's seminal dance work Revelations was first performed in 1960, it was about twice as long as the version that's now been seen by millions of people around the world. The company that bears the late choreographer's name is revisiting this history with a new piece set to fresh interpretations of the songs that were removed.

February 12, 2025

ATL Live - Experience the Joy Of Dancing

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater is in Atlanta for their 4-day engagement at the Fox Theatre. ATL Live speaks with Ailey dancers, Christopher Wilson and Hannah Richardson to discuss the upcoming performances.

February 7, 2025

The Baltimore Banner - America’s Most Prestigious Black Dance Company Fills Its Ranks With Maryland Dancers

She was the most beautiful dancer the kindergartner from Randallstown had ever seen: a petite African American woman, hair slicked back into a voluptuous bun, dancing a solo to a gospel number by Yolanda Adams. Jessica Amber Pinkett, wearing a sparkly tutu and standing in the wings, was watching her teacher’s former student Linda-Denise Fisher-Harrell, a Baltimore-born star at Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre, who had returned to share the stage with Pinkett and other young dancers.

February 7, 2025

NBC News - DMV Native Talks Alvin Ailey's Return To The Kennedy Center

A world-renowned dance company is back in the DMV, and you can watch it perform at the Kennedy Center all weekend long. News4’s Jummy Olabanji talks to DMV native Alisha Peek about what visitors can expect to see.

February 5, 2025

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution - Lost Songs From Alvin Ailey’s Revelations Reborn In New Tribute

Growing up in Albany, DuBois A’Keen developed a complicated relationship with his hometown. It is the city that produced Ray Charles and provided the template for the Civil Rights Movement, but it was also segregated, impoverished and confining for a Black boy with creative leanings. A’Keen couldn’t wait to flee to the big city.