The New York Times - Like The Phoenix Being Born Again
Buried like a jewel in Alvin Ailey's 1960 masterpiece "Revelations" is a searing male solo set to the spiritual "I Wanna Be Ready."
Buried like a jewel in Alvin Ailey's 1960 masterpiece "Revelations" is a searing male solo set to the spiritual "I Wanna Be Ready."
Two years ago, Hope Boykin, the powerhouse dancer and choreographer who has been a member of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater for the past 17 years, was in Atlanta for a performance. The Company, along with the rest of the country, was celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Civil Rights Movement, so it was only natural that Boykin pay a visit to the Civil and Human Rights Museum.
When Alvin Ailey founded his modern dance company in 1958, with the idea of reflecting the African American experience on stage, he could never had imagined that it would become one of his country's pre-eminent cultural exports. And it is international tours, such as the one that was launched in London on Tuesday, that have helped to set the seal on the troupe's amazing success.
The final installment of the “Untitled America,” by the choreographer and MacArthur fellow Kyle Abraham, will have its premiere during the coming Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater season, which runs from Nov. 30 through Dec. 31.
Alvin Ailey Dance Company choreographer, Mauro Bigonzetti debuted an ensemble routine titled, “Deep” to the music of twin sister duo, Ibeyi.
Get up close with the dancers of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater in 360 video as they prepare for the world premiere of "Deep" at Lincoln Center. #CNNVR
The formidable Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater closes its spring season at Lincoln Center this week with a challenging "21st Century Voices" bill that features new and recent work by four African-American choreographers, all mid-career award-winners deserving of their exposure.
Judith Jamison speaks about performing Cry in advertisement of the piece being performed in the June 2016 Lincoln Center Season. Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater will be performing at Lincoln Center from June 8 to 19. Dancer Rachael McLaren performs an excerpt from the dance piece "Cry."
Dancers with the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater rehearsed Wednesday for the company's Lincoln Center season, which opens next week. A highlight will be the debut of 'Deep' by Mauro Bigonzetti, director of the ballet company at Milan's La Scala opera house.
You probably danced on your way into work this morning. Every move you made, down to the rhythm of your steps, had a potential story to tell.