Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, New York, NY

Directed by the legendary dancer and choreographer Judith Jamison, the world-renowned Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater celebrates its 50th year of bringing African-American cultural expression and the American modern dance tradition to the world’s stages. The 18-month celebration will include a U.S. tour featuring special events, promotions and collaborations. The troupe officially begins its five week season at the New York City Center this December. Visit the official AAADT website for more information.

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater in the News

• Dance review: Alvin Ailey American Dance (San Francisco Chronicle)
  When Judith Jamison retires next year as artistic director of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, she will leave a company whose worldwide popularity is rivaled only by the magnificence of its dancing, now at its historic best. She will not, however,…
• Dance review: Alvin Ailey’s ‘Dancing Spirit’ (San Francisco Chronicle)
  Virtually everybody loves the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater. But the adoration wells up more easily on some nights than on others. Tuesday’s opening of the annual Cal Performances season at Zellerbach Hall was one of those great evenings, thanks to one…
• Weekend Top 10: Alvin Ailey Dance Theatre troupe returns to UC Berkeley (Contra Costa Times)
  Also: Brad Garrett doing stand-up at Tommy T’s in Pleasanton; ODC dance company opens ‘Dancing Downtown’ run at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts.

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater on Youtube

• – Revelations
  
  This is an Alvin Ailey classic. Gospel music choreographed by the man himself way back in the 1960s. I've seen this live many times. Every …
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• – Love Stories
  
  Alvin Ailey company dancin' to some Stevie Wonder music and some african beats. its a mix of classical, modern, & hip hop. Very cool!
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• Celebrates 50th
  
  The Alvin Ailey American Dance company is celebrating its 50th anniversary. Although the acclaimed troupe has evolved, it still operates on the …
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