Dance Magazine - Bringing Up the Weight Word
An offhand remark from a teacher such as, "Gained a little weight?" can leave its mark on a young dancer.
Dance Teacher Magazine - Dance Teacher Video of the Month
The Ailey School's demonstration of Horton Technique with Ana Marie Forsythe and Milton Myers was named Editors' Choice for the July Dance Teacher Video of the Month.
Crain's New York - Major Arts Groups Upbeat on Year Ahead
New York's largest performing arts institutions have come through the biggest financial crisis since the Great Depression relatively unscathed. In fact, they are thriving, they said on Wednesday at a Crain’s New York Business conference on the performing arts.
Time Out New York - Alvin Ailey Hits Bullseye with Target 20 Night
A performance by the world-renowned hoofers of Alvin Ailey dance troupe is must-see theater for a city kid. And thanks to the culture-savvy folks at Target, your family can cross the experience off your to-do list for less money than you’d expect.
Reuters - Alvin Ailey Dancers Bring "Memoria" to Copenhagen
When dancers from the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater kick off a week-long guest performance at Tivoli's Concert Hall in the Danish capital on Tuesday, they will help carry on a tradition.
Daily News - New Feat for Dance Icon: Piece Based on Drawing
Apparently Judith Jamison can draw as well as she can dance. Encouraged by actor, artist and close friend Geoffrey Holder, Jamison, artistic director of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, drew the storyboard for her latest dance creation, "Among Us."
Essence - Black America's Finest
To refer to Judith Jamison as merely a dancer is an insult. Of course she's a terrific one but the 64-year-old who joined the Alvin Ailey Dance Theater in 1965 is also the leader of an important part of American culture.
Heart & Soul Magazine - Dancing Diva
As the principal dancer of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, Renee Robinson has led a charmed career.
Parent Guide News - Bright Ballet
Iman Bright is a 13-year-old dance student at The Ailey School. Bright may love to dance, but she also loves being a teen and hanging out with her friends.
South Florida Times - Dance Camp Inspires Miami Children
AileyCamp, named for the country's most famous African-American dancer, offers inner-city children instruction on creative movement and a great deal more.