The New York Times - Dancer As Athlete
William C. Rhoden discusses dance as an athletic endeavor with Alicia graf Mack, a dancer with Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater.
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The Washington Post - Leaping Out From A Canopy
The woman with the umbrella wades through blue ribbons of silk. Her hips roll like waves, mimicking the movement of water. Her body stretches, long and liquid, as if pulled by an invisible tension.
Rolling Out - Alvin Ailey's Jacqueline Green Ready For Stage At Atlanta's Fox Theatre
When Jacqueline Green's mom encouraged her to audition for the dance program at Baltimore School for the Arts, she did - on a whim. By pure serendipity, she was accepted.
Toronto Standard - Dance In The City: Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
Hailed as an international ambassador for African-American culture, the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, founded in 1958, begins its 27-city North American tour in Toronto under the new direction of Robert Battle.
Now Toronto - Ready To Do Battle
One of Robert Battle's first dance memories involves moving to the song That's Entertainment. Little did he know how prophetic that title was.
Toronto Star - Company Blends Hip With Homage
Sizzling physicality and technical prowess have always been attractive hallmarks of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, but when the New York-based company returns Thursday to the Sony Centre you may be surprised by what's changed since its last visit in 2008.
Atlanta Tastemaker - Alvin Ailey's Historic Performance
Since Judith Jamison's tenure at The Alvin Ailey Dance Theater, the school has been regarded as a vital American "Cultural Ambassador to the World", that has practically changed forever the perception of American dance.
Associated Press - New Ailey Chief Adds Crowd-Pleasers To Repertory
Imagine you're in the audience at, say, "Swan Lake," and the ballerinas you've been watching suddenly swoop over to your seat, envelop you with their wings and spirit youonstage to flutter along en pointe.
The Star-Ledger - Dance: Best of 2011
Expanding its repertoire in an unexpected direction, the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater brought power and surpassing lyricism to Paul Taylor's "Arden Court," at New York City Center, this month.
Roadtrip Nation - Judith Jamison
Dance seems to have always been a part of Judith Jamison's road in life. Growing up, she trained early in dance and music and attended the Philadelphia Dance Academy. In 1964, she started performing with the American Ballet Theatre.