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Renee Robinson in Alvin Ailey’s Revelations. Photo by Paul Kolnik.
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, recognized by U.S. Congressional resolution as a vital American “Cultural Ambassador to the World,” has performed for over 23 million people in 48 states and in 71 countries on 6 continents, celebrating the African-American cultural experience and the American modern dance tradition.

The Ailey Organization also includes:
  • Ailey II - a second performing company of young dancers and emerging choreographers
  • The Ailey School - one of the world's most extensive dance training programs
  • Ailey Arts in Education & Community Programs - which bring dance into classrooms and communities
  • The Ailey Extension - offering dance and fitness classes to the public

Ailey’s permanent home is The Joan Weill Center for Dance, the largest building dedicated to dance in New York City, the dance capital of the world.
 


Releases

Posted by , April 16, 2012
Stars of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, gifted young dancers from The Ailey School and, for the first time ever, talented students from AileyCamp will come together for a spectacular one-night performance on Tuesday, May 8th at 7pm on the world famous Apollo stage. Led by new Artistic Director Robert Battle, the Spring Gala Benefit performance will be at the Apollo Theater (253 W 125th Street, between 7th & 8th Avenues). A gala party with festive dress, décor and dancing to music by the famed DJ Ruckus will conclude the 10th annual celebration.  More >
Posted by , March 19, 2012
Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc., Ailey’s Official Vehicle Partner, is providing support to bring Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater’s inspiring performances to audiences in 27 cities through May. In conjunction with the tour, Toyota’s all-new 2012 Camry will welcome audiences at theaters in Houston, TX; Detroit, MI; Chicago, IL; Newark, NJ and Baltimore, MD.  More >
Posted by , March 01, 2012
Ailey II, the youthful and gifted second company of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, will return to its home, The Ailey Citigroup Theater, from April 18-29 for a highly anticipated two-week season – the last led by 38-year Artistic Director Sylvia Waters. The 14 exciting performances experienced through two dynamic programs come on the heels of a successful North American tour to over 35 cities and an array of critically-acclaimed performances in Bermuda, Germany and Greece.  More >
Press Coverage
May 08, 2012
The Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater is justly known as a company of all-stars. When the troupe returns to the New Jersey Performing Arts Center next weekend, performing beloved modern classics such as Alvin Ailey's "Revelations" and Paul Taylor's "Arden Court," it will fill the stage with spectacular movers each endowed with a distinct and compelling personality.
May 07, 2012
In a brightly lit studio tucked inside New York City's renowned Alvin Ailey dnace center, dozens of women and men sashay from one corner of the room to another to the beat of Bollywood rhythems, throwing their heads back dramatically.