Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater (AAADT), an American cultural ambassador to the world.
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The Legend AILEY Documentary Opens In Movie Theaters From Harlem To Hollywood
Director Jamila Wignot’s powerful AILEY documentary, a resonant biography of trailblazing visionary Alvin Ailey, opens in movie theaters nationwide on Friday, August 6, 2021.Continue reading
You’re Invited To Alvin Ailey’s Classic Blues Suite To Commemorate The Company’s Anniversary
The Ailey organization continues to carry forward Alvin Ailey’s pioneering legacy of not only entertaining but uniting, empowering, and educating through Ailey All Access.Continue reading
Alvin Ailey Dance Revelations During A Time Of Adversity
On behalf of the Ailey organization, we wanted to send the following information about upcoming offerings that we hope will provide respite.Continue reading
New York City Rockettes Kick It With HSA’s The Harlemettes Precision Dance Ensemble
The Harlem School of the Arts’ (HSA) dance director, Aubrey Lynch, today announced that the world-famous Radio City Rockettes will help to prepare the young precision dance ensemble, The Harlemettes.Continue reading
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater’s New York City Center Kicks Off Season Holiday
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater kicks off its five-week holiday season with a one-night-only gala benefit on Wednesday, December 4th, 2019, at 7 pm ET. Continue reading
Associate Artistic Director Of Ailey, Chaya Celebrated During His Final Season
Alvin Ailey announces programming for a historic night at Ailey celebrating Associate Artistic Director Masazumi Chaya on Sunday, December 22nd, 2019 at 7:30 pm at New York City Center.Continue reading
Harlem’s Alicia Keys Producer Of Barry Jenkins Directed Fox Searchlight Film Alvin Ailey
Fox Searchlight has just announced that Harlem's Alicia Keys and others will Produce and Barry Jenkins (Moonlight, If Beale Street Could Talk) will direct its untitled film based on the life and work of Alvin Ailey.Continue reading
Alvin Ailey Pride Is Fierce All Month Long
Pioneering dancer, choreographer, founder, and LGBT icon Alvin Ailey will forever be remembered for taking a stand for equality, shining a spotlight on social justice.
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Ailey’s 60th Anniversary Season At NYC Center Comes To A Celebratory Close
There are just 13 chances left to see Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater’s holiday engagement at New York City Center before the season finale on December 30 at 7:30pm.Continue reading
Legend Debbie Allen To Host ‘Keeping The Promise-1,000,000 Lives in Care” In Harlem
In commemoration of World AIDS Day, AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF), the world’s largest, non-profit HIV/AIDS service organization has partnered with the Debbie Allen Dance Academy (DADA).Continue reading
Kick The Blues At Amy’s New Book Release Party!
Get the new book "Dance Becuase You Can," by the awe-inspiring dance legend Amy Jordan's at her book release party at Alvin Ailey.
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Harlem’s Thelma Golden And Others Honor Ailey Founder On 60th Anniversary
When Alvin Ailey and a small group of African-American modern dancers first took the stage in 1958, appearing at New York City’s 92nd Street Y, the engagement was for one night only—but it turned out to be the start of a new era in the performing arts.Continue reading
Geoffrey Holder, New York’s Renaissance Man In Harlem
Geoffrey Lamont Holder was born on August 1, 1930, in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago as the youngest of five children to Barbadian immigrants Louise de Frense and Arthur Holder. Continue reading
SummerStage Is Great Time For Family Day In Central Park
SummerStage performances are fun and welcoming for New Yorkers of all ages. Their schedule highlights family-friendly activities, including dance and drum workshops.Continue reading
