The New York Times - The Music Runs Through Her
The Ailey Company's Linda Celeste Sims Thrives On Work
YouTube - Presidential Medal Of Freedom Recipient - Robert Battle on Behalf of Alvin Ailey
Ailey was a choreographer, dancer, and the founder of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, which is renowned for its inspiring performances in 71 countries on 6 continents since 1958. Ailey’s work was groundbreaking in its exploration of the African American experience and the enrichment of the modern dance tradition, including his beloved American masterpiece Revelations.
Wendy Perron - Giving Thanks For Eccentric Dancers
I was recently wowed by a YouTube of Buddy Ebsen as an eccentric dancer. And another one with Earl “Snake Hips” Tucker. And another by Ray Bolger.
CBS This Morning - Obama To Honor Icon Of American Dance
Alvin Ailey was not just a dancer; many would call him a revolutionary. The creation of his company 56 years ago marked the start of a new era in dance, dedicated to the African-American experience.
The New York Times - A $40 Million Thank You
Joan H. Weill is going out with a bang. After her 14 years as chairwoman of the Alvin Ailey Dance Foundation and 20 years on its board, the company on Thursday evening planned to announce that more than $40 million had been raised in honor of her retirement.
amNewYork - Alvin Ailey Receives Presidential Medal of Freedom
Alvin Ailey, the revelatory dancer and choreographer who began life in Rogers, Texas, and died in Manhattan in 1989 at the age of 58, has been posthumously awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation's highest civilian honor, by President Barack Obama.
Dance Spirit Magazine - Revelations How-To
Learn the opening section of Alvin Ailey's iconic work.
The Today Show - AileyCamp helps kids tackle challenges through dance
Thursday’s installment of TODAY’s series, “Hope to It,” spotlights AileyCamp, a six-week program from Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater that serves kids ages 11 to 14, helping them face personal challenges through dance.
Baltimore Sun - Dancing star Alicia Graf Mack Comes Home to Celebrate Theatre's 30th
On paper, there are a number of reasons why Alicia Graf Mack shouldn't be a successful dancer. She's 6-foot-2 on her tiptoes, making it harder to find male partners tall enough for her. She's biracial, growing up in a time when African-American ballerinas are few. And she's suffered multiple injuries of the career ending variety.
Detroit News - Alvin Ailey Dancers Always Looking For New Moves
An unexpected phone call gave choreographer Kyle Abraham the chance of a lifetime - to bring new moves to the renowned Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater.