Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, New York, NY
July 21, 2007 by lindsey
Filed under New York City, Visual & Performing Arts
From its beginnings at the 92nd Street Men’s Hebrew Association in 1958, the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater changed forever the perception of American dance. The dance troupe, as one the most acclaimed international ambassadors of African American culture, has performed for an estimated 21 million people in 48 states and 71 countries on six continents.
For more information on the organization and current performance schedule, please visit the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater’s official website.
Address: 405 W. 55th Street, New York, NY 10019 USA
Phone: (212) 405-9000
Map & Driving Directions
Related Links:
The Ailey School, The Official School of the Alvin Ailey Dance Theater
Alvin Ailey, Free To Dance, PBS Great Performance
Alvin Ailey Documentary – Beyond the Steps
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