Ailey's long-standing relationship with BAM began in 1969 when the trailblazing choreographer established The Ailey School in Brooklyn and presented his company's first BAM performances. The company ...

2 Video: On the Red Carpet at the 2026 Chita Rivera Awards 3 Photos: Stars Walk the Red Carpet at the 2026 Chita Rivera Awards Also on the program is the company premiere of Medhi Walerski's Blink of ...

For nearly 70 years, the famed Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater has been showcasing Black talent and culture through dance. The troupe, which features Afro Latino talent and dance elements, is ...

Not many dance companies can celebrate a 65th anniversary. Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater passed that mark last year, and this weekend a 65th anniversary tour brings it back to the Boch Center ...

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When Alvin Ailey launched Ailey II in 1974, he did it with a pioneering eye to showcase diversity. It’s now one of the most renowned modern dance companies, with artistic director Francesca Harper ...

ATLANTA - When dance pioneer Alvin Ailey choreographed "Revelations" and presented it to the world in 1960, he unquestionably changed history. In the nearly 65 years since, "Revelations" has become ...

When visiting the "Edges of Ailey" exhibition at The Whitney, don’t just expect paintings on the walls. Prepare to be enveloped in the vibrant world of Alvin Ailey, the groundbreaking dancer, ...

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