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

• Nine O’Clock
  Debuting on local screens this weekend, this is the not-to-miss film of the decade. For many times now, the writer of these lines has had to swallow a bit of her pride and write about something that she might usually consider as trash.
• Get Out: Berkeley/Oakland AileyCamp performs in Berkeley
  Highlighting an outdoor event the week of July 26
• Tonya Plank: So You Think You Can Dance Week 7: Can it Be, a Week Without Injuries?
  Well, almost! Really hoping that whatever happened to Lauren that required her to see a medic at the end of last night’s show is not…

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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