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The article offers information on the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre's five-week New York City Center engagement. It featuring premieres and productions by talented choreographers, a tribute to choreographer Judith Jamison; a special program highlighting the Ailey & Jazz collaboration; emphasizing the ongoing legacy and impact of the renowned dance company; and highlighting the company's role as a cultural ambassador and its dedication to uplifting the human spirit through dance.

The article reviews the dance performance by the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre at the Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM) in Brooklyn, New York City.

The article informs that dance "Black Joy" went viral on December 2, 2020 when the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater initiated its first-ever virtual season celebrating six decades of a modern dance masterpiece "Revelations." It is noted that the season features various special programs including conversations with people from the arts community and social activists, and artistic director Robert Battle calls the season a tribute to transcendence in trying times.

The article previews the performance of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater to be held at the City Center Theatre in New York City from December 1-19, 2021.

The article offers information on the Ailey Spirit gala celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Ailey School by the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater's Lincoln Center engagement on June 13, 2019 which will include performance by Ailey School students, and activities by Co-Director Tracey Inman.

The article offers information on the dance production Ailey Ascending 60th Anniversary by the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater to celebrate its 60th anniversary to be held at the City Center Theater in New York City from November 28 to December 30, 2018.

The article focuses on the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre (AAADT) which offers performances and classes to reduce the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic. Topics covered include an online initiative called Revelations announced by artistic director Robert Battle, the posting of regularly scheduled weekly performances each Thursday, and a recorded video dance classes led by Ailey Teaching Artists and Musicians.

The article reviews the dance performance of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater held at the City Center in New York until December 31, 2016.

The article highlights the work of dancer Masazumi Chaya and his contribution to the dance theaters. Topics discussed include his 15-year career performing with the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, he studied ballet and eventually took a leap of faith and came to New York to pursue a dance career, and infusing all of his anecdotes with that same energy Chaya carried the audience on a magical mystery tour that captured memories.

The article details an interview with couple Linda Celeste Sims and Glenn Allen Sims of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre of New York City. Linda talks about her relationship with her husband and the plan of having children somewhere in their early 20s. They share the bliss of having babies need not signal the end of their career. Linda also notes that dancers should not be ditched in a dance company just because they want to have a child.

The article offers information on Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater's dance program "Ailey II" at the New York University Skirball Center in New York City to be held on March 13 to 17, 2019 which celebrates the organization's legacy.

The article previews the dance performance "Untitled America" by dance company Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, choreographed by Kyle Abraham and directed by Robert Battle, to be performed at the Center Stage in New York City from November 30- December 31, 2016.

The article reports on the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Foundation celebration on September 20, 2016 since its building's opening in 2005. Topics include the celebration that starts with a parade of dancers and drummers through the city streets, the building that accommodates a variety of dance classes in their spacious rooms and studios and the Elaine P. Wynn & Family Foundation Education Wing for curriculum enhancements and classes expansion.

The article announces the anniversary of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, a modern dance company based in New York, which has been in business for 60 year.

The article reports the dancing accomplishments of American contemporary dancer, Alicia Graf Mack and her appointment as the director at the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater (AAADT). Topics discussed include her professional achievements, her reaction on joining the Juillard school and comments of industry professionals about Alicia.

The article reviews theatrical performances featuring Ailey II, the dynamic company of 12 young, talented dancers, including "Road to One" by Darrell Grand Moultrie, "Touch & Agree" by Juel D. Lane and "Breaking Point" by Renee I. McDonald.

The article discusses the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater in Manhattan, New York which offers programs and classes that include The Ailey School's pre-professional and professional training classes, the academic Ailey/Fordham BFA program, and AileyCamp.

The article offers a preview of the dance performances from the dance school, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater by choreographers such as Mauro Bigonzetti, Johan Inger, and Billy Wilson at Lincoln Center from June 14-18, 2017.

The article offers information on a performance at the Columbia University's Miller Theater that showcased the skills of some 80 youngers from 11 to 14 years old they acquired during an intensive training at Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre's AileyCamp program.

The article focuses on a dance performance by youngsters of dance camp AileyCamp of the dance school Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre at the Hostos Center for Arts and Culture in New York City on August 11, 2016. It mentions objectives of the camp like personal development. It states that choreography of the performance was done by Christopher Taylor, member of AileyCamp. It also mentions appointment of dancer Solomon Dumas for the same.

The article reports on the announcement of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Artistic Director Robert Battle on the Lincoln Center season of the dance group from June 8-19, 2016. According to Battle, there will be new performances for the group including the "Untitled America: Second Movement" of Kyle Abraham and "Deep" of Marco Bigonzett. It cites the return of Ronald K. Brown's "Open Door."

The article reports that performances by the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater (AAADT) City Center season from December 2, 2009 to January 3, 2010 in New York City will be in honor of Artistic Director Judith Jamison. The presentation by AAADT on December 13, 2009 spotlighted the brilliant stewardship by Jamison of the group. Several performances on the event include "Stack-Up," by Talley Beatty, "Bad Blood," by Ulysses Dove, and "The Winter in Lisbon," by Billy Wilson.

The article focuses on former artistic director Emerita Judith Jamison of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater (AAADT). Jamison is renowned for her remarkable talent, compassion, and beauty as a dancer as she received rave reviews and passed the baton to director Robert Battle. The AAADT will celebrate its 50th anniversary tribute to the legacy of Jamison.

The article presents information on the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater's 49th season, being held at New York's City Center during November 28-December 31, 2007. The event includes world premieres, company premieres, new productions of classic works, and works by talented emerging young choreographers. The five-week season opened with a celebration hosted by Russell Simmons, featuring the company premiere of Maurice Béjart's reworking of traditional ballet "Firebird."

The article presents information about the Ailey Dancers' Resource Fund (ARDF) concert held at the Ailey Citigroup Theater in New York City, on July 27 and 28, 2007. The concert was a joint effort of dancers from the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater (AAADT) and dance company Ailey Repertory Ensemble. The concert "Continuum: The Celebration of a Legacy" featured original choreography by dancers from AAADT.

The article reports on Alicia Graf Mack, a dancer, who with her unique blend of technical brilliance, warm stage presence and unassuming humility leave one to describe her talent as a God-given gift. She has set foot onstage as a new member of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater (AAADT) back in 2005 and is now back to AAADT under new Artistic Director Robert Battle. She embodies the most outstanding characteristics of the consummate Ailey dancer, one capable of doing it all.

The article presents information related to 50th anniversary celebration of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater's (AAADT) through Brooklyn Academy of Music's (BAM) special performances at the Howard Gilman Opera House in New York held during June 9-14, 2009. The company's exceptionally talented dancers will explode onstage under the brilliant leadership of Artistic Director Judith Jamison. A music rehearsal has just been completed by AAADT dancer Matthew Rushing.

The article offers information on the performances to be held by Ailey II, junior ensemble of the Alvin Ailey American dance Theater at the Ailey Citigroup Theater in New York City from April 11-22, 2007. This season the company offers three completely different programs during its two-week season. One of the programs features "Splendid Isolation II" by Jessica Lang, second features revival of "Streams" and the third one includes works by Scott Rink and Doug Varrone.

Profiles the dance troupe Alvin Ailey Repertory Ensemble, also known by the name of Ailey II,, trained at the Harlem, New York-based Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater that was established by the choreographer of the same name over 29 years ago. Like the Ailey School and the short-lived Alvin Ailey Student Workshop, or Ailey III as it was called, Ailey II was part of a grand and generous vision of creating a space for emerging young, gifted artists. According to artistic director Sylvia Waters, Ailey II started as a way for Alvin to work on new movements, ballets and transfer them to the first company. George Faison; Dudley Williams; Michael Peters; and others a charismatic cluster of brilliant dancers in the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre. The choreographers who have worked with the company comprise a list of illustrious, critically acclaimed names, including the newest to move into the spotlight Ron Brown and Donald Byrd.