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<pubDate>Mon, 14 May 2012 21:26:12 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Belen Pereyra</title>
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<description><![CDATA[(Lawrence, MA) began her formal dance training at the Boston Arts Academy, where she graduated as valedictorian. She has been closely mentored by Earl Mosley and danced with Camille A. Brown &amp; Dancers for three years, during which time she...<img src="http://pressroom.alvinailey.org/rss.ashx?id=676172" height="1" width="1" />]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 10 May 2012 17:31:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>10th Annual Ailey At The Apollo - Tuesday, May 8, 2012</title>
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<description><![CDATA[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.<img src="http://pressroom.alvinailey.org/rss.ashx?id=690766" height="1" width="1" />]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 16 Apr 2012 17:26:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>The Corner</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Set to music by Donny Hathaway, Frederic Chopin, and rapper Common, Kyle Abraham&rsquo;s The Corner blends contemporary hip-hop and post-modern movement with several nods to classical ballet, dramatically depicting an urban social interaction that...<img src="http://pressroom.alvinailey.org/rss.ashx?id=663289" height="1" width="1" />]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 13 Apr 2012 20:13:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Irini Res - Yoga (Power Ashtanga)</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Irini Res has been in the fitness industry for 30 years. She has taught at many different schools, shalas, and gyms and has a wide range of experience in many areas of fitness. She first discovered Ashtanga (Power) yoga 12 years ago. Ms. Res...<img src="http://pressroom.alvinailey.org/rss.ashx?id=690672" height="1" width="1" />]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 11 Apr 2012 21:44:58 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Q Pittman - Street Jazz</title>
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<description><![CDATA[A theater graduate of Baltimore School for The Arts, Q recently worked with independent artist Jont&eacute; on his debut Japanese DVD project Hello Jont&egrave; Moaning and some of his current choreography work includes The Real World: Brooklyn and...<img src="http://pressroom.alvinailey.org/rss.ashx?id=690668" height="1" width="1" />]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 11 Apr 2012 21:19:18 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Jonathan Lee - Hip-Hop</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Jonathan Lee has worked with various recording artists including Grammy Award winners Madonna, Gloria Estefan, Mariah Carey, Britney Spears, Tracy Chapman and Joe as a backup singer, dancer and choreographer. His Film/TV credits include Fish,...<img src="http://pressroom.alvinailey.org/rss.ashx?id=690669" height="1" width="1" />]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 11 Apr 2012 21:14:02 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Vic DiMonda - Theatre Dance</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Vic DiMonda is currently the Associate Artistic Director for the John W. Engeman Theater at Northport, Long Island's only year-round Equity Theater, where he directed and choreographed their inaugural production of Smokey Joe's Caf&eacute;. He is a...<img src="http://pressroom.alvinailey.org/rss.ashx?id=690667" height="1" width="1" />]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 11 Apr 2012 21:00:01 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Sarita Allen - Pilates</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Ms. Allen is a world-renowned professional dancer whose career has spanned across four decades. She was a company member of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater from the 1970s through the 90s, and at present is an Artist In Residence with Complexions....<img src="http://pressroom.alvinailey.org/rss.ashx?id=690665" height="1" width="1" />]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 11 Apr 2012 20:28:06 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Cathryn Williams, Director of Arts In Education &amp; Community Programs</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Cathryn Williams is responsible for the growth, development, and management of Ailey&rsquo;s Arts in Education &amp; Community Programs. She brings over 15 years of experience in program design, implementation, and staff development to Ailey....<img src="http://pressroom.alvinailey.org/rss.ashx?id=690113" height="1" width="1" />]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 19 Mar 2012 21:43:46 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Toyota Celebrates Camry Next Gear With Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Through Support Of 27-City Tour Across North America</title>
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<description><![CDATA[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.<img src="http://pressroom.alvinailey.org/rss.ashx?id=690102" height="1" width="1" />]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 19 Mar 2012 19:18:29 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Nasha Thomas-Schmitt, National Director of AileyCamp/Arts In Education Spokesperson &amp; Master Teacher</title>
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Nasha Thomas-Schmitt oversees national outreach and AileyCamps for Ailey&rsquo;s Arts in Education &amp; Community Programs department. As a primary liaison between Alvin Ailey Dance Foundation and the national arts-in-education community, she...<img src="http://pressroom.alvinailey.org/rss.ashx?id=655238" height="1" width="1" />]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 19 Mar 2012 07:59:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Heather McCartney, Associate Director, Arts In Education &amp; Community Programs</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Heather McCartney oversees the AileyDance Kids residencies, working with over 50 schools and organizations annually. She is responsible for introducing residencies, workshops, and performances to pre-K to grade 12 schools, hospitals, community...<img src="http://pressroom.alvinailey.org/rss.ashx?id=655235" height="1" width="1" />]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 19 Mar 2012 04:53:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Troy Powell, Artistic Director Designate</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Troy Powell has served as Associate Artistic Director of Ailey II since 2003.  A native of Harlem, he participated in Ailey educational programs in his elementary school and began his formal dance training at age nine, when Alvin Ailey...<img src="http://pressroom.alvinailey.org/rss.ashx?id=655241" height="1" width="1" />]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 13 Mar 2012 08:18:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Sylvia Waters, Artistic Director</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Since the founding of Ailey II more than 35 years ago, Artistic Director Sylvia Waters has been responsible for the growth and expansion of one of the country's most vibrant young dance companies.
 
Ms. Water's commitment to dance began when...<img src="http://pressroom.alvinailey.org/rss.ashx?id=655240" height="1" width="1" />]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 13 Mar 2012 08:04:04 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Ailey II 2012 New York Season At The Ailey Citigroup Theater - Farewell Season Of Esteemed Artistic Director Sylvia Waters</title>
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<description><![CDATA[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.<img src="http://pressroom.alvinailey.org/rss.ashx?id=689307" height="1" width="1" />]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 01 Mar 2012 15:46:16 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Ailey Leads Acclaimed Revelations Residency Program For Local Students In Advance Of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater's Arsht Center Performances, The First Led By Miami Native And New Artistic Director Robert Battle</title>
<link>http://pressroom.alvinailey.org/pr/ailey/document/Miami_Residency_Release_Final_02.02.12.pdf</link>
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<description><![CDATA[The Ailey organization is proud to continue its mission of using dance to educate, inspire and entertain people of all ages through the implementation of 'Revelations: An Interdisciplinary Approach', in advance of Arsht Center performances led by Miami native and new Artistic Director Robert Battle.<img src="http://pressroom.alvinailey.org/rss.ashx?id=688046" height="1" width="1" />]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 02 Feb 2012 23:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater's 2012 North American Tour Led By Robert Battle In His Inaugural Season As Artistic Director</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, recognized by U.S. Congress as a vital American “Cultural Ambassador to the World,” will visit 27 cities in North America from February 2nd to May 27th for performances that launch nationwide the next era in Ailey history led by dynamic Artistic Director Robert Battle. Following critically-acclaimed sold out performances in New York City, Ailey’s extraordinary dancers will move audiences in a series of premieres and new productions that launch an exciting new era in Ailey history.<img src="http://pressroom.alvinailey.org/rss.ashx?id=687627" height="1" width="1" />]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 01 Feb 2012 19:33:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Sharon Gersten Luckman, Executive Director Of Alvin Ailey Dance Foundation, To Step Down In 2013</title>
<link>http://pressroom.alvinailey.org/pr/ailey/document/Ailey_sExecutiveDirectorLuckmantoStepDownin2013_.pdf</link>
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<description><![CDATA[Alvin Ailey Dance Foundation today announced that after two decades of accomplishments with the Ailey organization—16 of them as the organization’s Executive Director—Sharon Gersten Luckman is planning to step down in 2013, in order to pursue new endeavors.<img src="http://pressroom.alvinailey.org/rss.ashx?id=687629" height="1" width="1" />]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 25 Jan 2012 20:19:48 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Announces Program For First Miami Engagement Led By Artistic Director Robert Battle From February 23-26</title>
<link>http://pressroom.alvinailey.org/pr/ailey/document/AileyatArsht2012MiamiSeasonAnnouncement011812Final.pdf</link>
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<description><![CDATA[Led by Miami native Robert Battle in his inaugural season as Artistic Director, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, one of the world’s favorite dance companies, returns to the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County from February 23 through 26 as part of a 27-city North American Tour.<img src="http://pressroom.alvinailey.org/rss.ashx?id=687549" height="1" width="1" />]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 18 Jan 2012 15:17:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Announces Program For First Atlanta Engagement Led By Artistic Director Robert Battle From February 16-19</title>
<link>http://pressroom.alvinailey.org/pr/ailey/document/Ailey_s2012_Atlanta_Performance_Release__FINAL.pdf</link>
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<description><![CDATA[Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, recognized by U.S. Congress as a vital American “Cultural Ambassador to the World,” returns to the Fabulous Fox Theatre February 16th to 19th for the inaugural Atlanta engagement led by dynamic new Artistic Director Robert Battle.   Following critically-acclaimed sold out performances in New York City, Ailey’s extraordinary dancers will move Atlanta audiences with premieres that launch an exciting new era in Ailey history.<img src="http://pressroom.alvinailey.org/rss.ashx?id=687166" height="1" width="1" />]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 17 Jan 2012 16:28:04 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater New Year's Eve Performance Featuring Inspiring Revelations And Live Music</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater’s first season led by Robert Battle is exciting packed houses and receiving standing ovations at New York City Center this month.  A cherished holiday tradition, Ailey’s performances will continue to inspire with dynamic new works and Alvin Ailey’s inspiring Revelations through January 1st.<img src="http://pressroom.alvinailey.org/rss.ashx?id=686132" height="1" width="1" />]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 20 Dec 2011 21:48:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Matthew Rushing</title>
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<description><![CDATA[(Los Angeles, CA) Matthew Rushing was born in Los Angeles, CA.  He began his dance training with Kashmir Blake in Inglewood, CA and later continued his training at the Los Angeles County High School for the Arts.  He is the recipient of a...<img src="http://pressroom.alvinailey.org/rss.ashx?id=661144" height="1" width="1" />]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 30 Nov 2011 20:21:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Clifton Brown</title>
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<description><![CDATA[(Goodyear, AZ) Clifton Brown began his professional career when he joined the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater.  He has been featured in many workd by many different choreographers.  He's served as choroegraphic assistant to Judith...<img src="http://pressroom.alvinailey.org/rss.ashx?id=655304" height="1" width="1" />]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 30 Nov 2011 19:52:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Premieres Home, A New Work Inspired by the Winning Photos and Essays from the 2011 REYATAZ (atazanavir sulfate) &amp;quot;Fight HIV Your Way&amp;quot; Contest, an Initiative of Bristol-Myers Squibb</title>
<link>http://pressroom.alvinailey.org/pr/ailey/document/Home_Unveil_Press_Release_11-30-11_FINAL.pdf</link>
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<description><![CDATA[Bristol-Myers Squibb and Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater today announced the premiere of an original dance, Home, created by Ailey and inspired by the real stories and images from the ten first place winners of the 2011 REYATAZ "Fight HIV Your Way" contest.<img src="http://pressroom.alvinailey.org/rss.ashx?id=685175" height="1" width="1" />]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 30 Nov 2011 17:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>The Kansas City Star - Review: Alvin Ailey Dancers Perform Favorites From Repertoire</title>
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<description><![CDATA[The Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater's second program in the Muriel McBrien Kauffman Theatre featured classics from the company's repertoire.  The program began with "Streams," a work choreographed in 1970 by Ailey and restaged by associate artistic director Masazumi Chaya.<img src="http://pressroom.alvinailey.org/rss.ashx?id=684329" height="1" width="1" />]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 22 Nov 2011 20:36:58 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Plans Historic Engagement At Atlanta's Fox Theatre To Launch A New Era By Artistic Director Robert Battle</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Led by Robert Battle in his inaugural season as Artistic Director, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater returns to the Fabulous Fox Theatre from Feb. 16 through Feb. 19.  The four-day engagement will showcase the brilliant artistry and passionate spirit of Ailey's extraordinary dancers in a series of premieres and new productions that extend the vital legacy of Alvin Ailey in exciting new directions.<img src="http://pressroom.alvinailey.org/rss.ashx?id=684306" height="1" width="1" />]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 21 Nov 2011 22:27:22 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater's 2011 New York City Center Engagement Led By Robert Battle In His Inaugural Season As Artistic Director</title>
<link>http://pressroom.alvinailey.org/pr/ailey/document/Ailey_s2011NYCCSeasonComprehensiveRelease110711Final.pdf</link>
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<description><![CDATA[Led by Robert Battle in his inaugural season as Artistic Director, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater will return to the New York City Center stage from November 30, 2011 to January 1, 2012 for the 40th consecutive year, following a historic restoration and modernization of the landmarked building.<img src="http://pressroom.alvinailey.org/rss.ashx?id=683864" height="1" width="1" />]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 03 Nov 2011 16:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Boulevard</title>
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<description><![CDATA[This dynamic piece by choreographer Mina Yoo references a familiar neighborhood on the &ldquo;boulevard&rdquo; where young people of various cultures and backgrounds interact. Boulevard is set to the percussive sounds of Michel Macias, Hugues Le...<img src="http://pressroom.alvinailey.org/rss.ashx?id=683227" height="1" width="1" />]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 27 Oct 2011 16:05:54 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Reference Point</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Artistic Director Designate Troy Powell delivers a cutting-edge piece that combines ballet, jazz, and contemporary dance set to music by Mio Morales. The ensemble work is broken into five sections featuring a variety of movement that is energetic...<img src="http://pressroom.alvinailey.org/rss.ashx?id=683223" height="1" width="1" />]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 27 Oct 2011 15:49:55 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>The Legacy of Inheritance</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Paired with music by Zoe Keating and Stars of the Lid, Stefanie Batten Bland&rsquo;s The Legacy of Inheritance fuses European and American styles into a contemplative exploration of bodies in motion alongside the powers of nature.<img src="http://pressroom.alvinailey.org/rss.ashx?id=683222" height="1" width="1" />]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 27 Oct 2011 15:41:17 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Ailey II Performs In Over 30 Cities On 2011-2012 World Tour</title>
<link>http://pressroom.alvinailey.org/pr/ailey/document/Ailey_II_2011-2012_Touring_Release_FINAL_102511.pdf</link>
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<description><![CDATA[Building on the success of last season's unprecedented world tour to over 45 cities, including performances in France, Germany and the UK, Ailey II is embarking on a 32-city tour including over 20 domestic cities and internationsl stops in Bermuda, Germany and for the first time ever Greece.<img src="http://pressroom.alvinailey.org/rss.ashx?id=683760" height="1" width="1" />]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2011 19:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Celebrates Robert Battle's Inaugural Season As Artistic Director With November 30th Opening Night Gala Benefit</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater will kick-off a five-week New York season on November 30th with a star-studded gala benefit at New York City Center that begins an exciting new era led by Artistic Director Robert Battle.  Honorary Chairs for the special evening are First Lady Michelle Obama and the legendary model Iman.<img src="http://pressroom.alvinailey.org/rss.ashx?id=682419" height="1" width="1" />]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 06 Oct 2011 16:09:44 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Makes Its First Multi-Year Agreement To Perform At New York City Center</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Sharon Gersten Luckman, Executive Director of Alvin Ailey Dance Foundation, and Arlene Shuler, President and CEO of New York City Center, jointly announced today that Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater has strengthened its longstanding releationship with City Center by making its first multi-year agreement to perform at the landmark institution in the heart of Manhattan.<img src="http://pressroom.alvinailey.org/rss.ashx?id=681870" height="1" width="1" />]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 27 Sep 2011 14:20:08 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Streams</title>
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<description><![CDATA[New Production
(1970) 
 
Choreographer: Alvin Ailey
 
In homage to the legacy and artistry of Alvin Ailey, Mr. Battle selected the landmark work Streams, the first full-length dance Mr. Ailey created without a plot.  A major...<img src="http://pressroom.alvinailey.org/rss.ashx?id=680965" height="1" width="1" />]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 07 Sep 2011 19:05:33 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Journey</title>
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<description><![CDATA[New Production
(1958) 
 
Choreographer: Joyce Trisler 
 
A meditative female solo, Journey is set to &ldquo;The Unanswered Question&rdquo; by Charles Ives, a brief, intensely evocative orchestral mood poem. An early friend and...<img src="http://pressroom.alvinailey.org/rss.ashx?id=680964" height="1" width="1" />]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 07 Sep 2011 19:00:25 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Home</title>
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<description><![CDATA[World Premiere
(2011) 
 
Choreographer: Rennie Harris
 
Bold hip-hop choreographer Rennie Harris, who worked alongside Judith Jamison and Robert Battle to create Love Stories for the company in 2004, is choreographing a new work set to a...<img src="http://pressroom.alvinailey.org/rss.ashx?id=680963" height="1" width="1" />]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 07 Sep 2011 18:51:38 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Minus 16</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Company Premiere
(1999) 
 
Choreographer: Ohad Naharin
 
This work by the exciting choreographer of Black Milk (from the 2003 Ailey season) features a score ranging from Dean Martin to cha-cha, from techno-pop to traditional Israeli music....<img src="http://pressroom.alvinailey.org/rss.ashx?id=680962" height="1" width="1" />]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 07 Sep 2011 18:43:53 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Arden Court</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Company Premiere
 (1981) 
 
Choreographer: Paul Taylor
 
Modern dance master Paul Taylor will supervise the staging of this technically challenging work (rarely performed by companies other than his own) on the Ailey company, the...<img src="http://pressroom.alvinailey.org/rss.ashx?id=680960" height="1" width="1" />]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 07 Sep 2011 18:35:14 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Announcement of Full Schedule for Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater's 2011 New York City Center Engagement Led by Robert Battle in his Inaugural Season as Artistic Director</title>
<link>http://pressroom.alvinailey.org/pr/ailey/document/Ailey_s2011NYCCSeasonScheduleOnSaleAnnouncement090611Final.pdf</link>
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<description><![CDATA[Led by Robert Battle in his inaugural season as Artistic Director, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater will return to the New York City Center stage from Novemeber 30, 2011 to January 1, 2012 for the 40th consecutive year, following a historic restoration and modernization of the landmarked building.<img src="http://pressroom.alvinailey.org/rss.ashx?id=680908" height="1" width="1" />]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 06 Sep 2011 20:42:11 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Ailey II Artistic Director And Dance Legend Sylvia Waters To Retire In 2012 - Troy Powell Is Appointed As Ailey II Artistic Director Designate</title>
<link>http://pressroom.alvinailey.org/pr/ailey/document/Ailey_II_Artistic_Director_Succession_Announcement_082511.pdf</link>
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<description><![CDATA[The Ailey organization today announced that one of the dance world's most deeply admired figures, Sylvia Water, will retire on June 30, 2012, from her position as Artistic Director of Ailey II, the company of young dancers she has led for nearly four decades.<img src="http://pressroom.alvinailey.org/rss.ashx?id=680357" height="1" width="1" />]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 25 Aug 2011 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Bristol-Myers Squibb Announces the Winners of the 2011 REYATAZ&#174; (atazanavir sulfate) &amp;quot;Fight HIV Your Way&amp;quot; Contest</title>
<link>http://pressroom.alvinailey.org/pr/ailey/document/REYATAZ_Fight_HIV_Your_Way_and_Ailey_Winners_Release_081511_FINAL_hyperlinked.pdf</link>
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<description><![CDATA[Bristol-Myers Squibb Company (NYSE: BMY) today announced the 10 first-place winners of the 2011 REYATAZ “Fight HIV Your Way” contest.  The contest uses the power of words and visual arts as a platform to help raise awareness and lessen the stigma surrounding HIV.<img src="http://pressroom.alvinailey.org/rss.ashx?id=680197" height="1" width="1" />]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 15 Aug 2011 22:09:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Thomas Varvaro</title>
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<description><![CDATA[THOMAS VARVARO (Brooklyn, NY) began his formal dance training with The Ailey School as a Junior Division student at age 11.  He is a graduate of Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music &amp; Art and Performing Arts.  In addition, he has...<img src="http://pressroom.alvinailey.org/rss.ashx?id=679618" height="1" width="1" />]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 09 Aug 2011 15:46:52 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Anne O'Donnell</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ANNE O&rsquo;DONNELL (Lebanon, PA) began her dance training at Movement Laboratory in Pennsylvania.  She received the Rosenburg Scholarship in Dance from Goucher College, and was a scholarship student at The Ailey School.  Ms....<img src="http://pressroom.alvinailey.org/rss.ashx?id=679617" height="1" width="1" />]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 09 Aug 2011 15:39:20 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Slim Mello</title>
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<description><![CDATA[SLIM MELLO (Salvador-Bahia, Brazil) began his dance training at Grupo de Dan&ccedil;a do Liceu de Artes under the direction of Beth Rangel and Jorge Silva.  He was a scholarship student at the Bolshoi School and performed the ballet Don...<img src="http://pressroom.alvinailey.org/rss.ashx?id=679616" height="1" width="1" />]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 09 Aug 2011 15:36:14 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Jenna Graves</title>
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<description><![CDATA[JENNA GRAVES (Philadelphia, PA) began her dance training at Olga Kresin's Ballet School in Philadelphia Pennsylvania and later attended the Philadelphia High School for the Creative and Performing Arts. She trained at The Ailey School as a...<img src="http://pressroom.alvinailey.org/rss.ashx?id=679615" height="1" width="1" />]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 09 Aug 2011 15:26:27 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Ailey II to Offer Free Performance of 'Revelations' at Celebrate Brooklyn! on August 6</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Ailey II, the junior company of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater will perform Alvin Ailey's 'Revelations' at Celebrate Brooklyn! on Saturday, August 6.  This special evening honors the 50th anniversary of 'Revelations', which is considered one of the timeless masterpieces of American dance.<img src="http://pressroom.alvinailey.org/rss.ashx?id=678333" height="1" width="1" />]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 28 Jul 2011 19:28:25 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Takademe</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Company...<img src="http://pressroom.alvinailey.org/rss.ashx?id=677660" height="1" width="1" />]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 13 Jul 2011 16:06:57 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Aqura Lacey</title>
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<description><![CDATA[AQURA LACEY (Chicago, IL) was raised in Louisville, KY and began her dance training at the Kentucky Centers ArtsReach program at Louisville Central Community Center under the direction of Geraldine Woods and mentor, Aundra Lafayette.  She also...<img src="http://pressroom.alvinailey.org/rss.ashx?id=677052" height="1" width="1" />]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 29 Jun 2011 17:25:57 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Paige Fraser</title>
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<description><![CDATA[PAIGE FRASER (Bronx, NY) began her dance training at Ballet Atlantic Academy in Pelham Manor, NY.  Ms. Fraser completed her freshman year of college at the Dominican University of California as a dance major at Alonzo King&rsquo;s Lines...<img src="http://pressroom.alvinailey.org/rss.ashx?id=677051" height="1" width="1" />]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 29 Jun 2011 17:19:14 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater 2011 International Performances From June 21 - August 28</title>
<link>http://pressroom.alvinailey.org/pr/ailey/document/Ailey2011InternationalTour_NewDancers_061511.pdf</link>
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<description><![CDATA[America's cultural ambassador celebrates 50 years of Revelations in Norway, Russia, Germany and Switzerland.  10-week tour will mark passing of Artistic Director mantle from Judith Jamison to Robert Battle on July 1 in Moscow, where Company launches "American Seasons in Russia" program under auspices of U.S.-Rissia bilateral presidential commission.<img src="http://pressroom.alvinailey.org/rss.ashx?id=676407" height="1" width="1" />]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 15 Jun 2011 15:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Sarah Daley</title>
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<description><![CDATA[(South Elgin, IL) began her training at the Faubourg School of Ballet in Illinois under the direction of Watmora Casey and Tatyana Mazur. She is a 2009 graduate of the Ailey/Fordham B.F.A. Program in Dance. Ms. Daley has trained...<img src="http://pressroom.alvinailey.org/rss.ashx?id=676196" height="1" width="1" />]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 13 Jun 2011 21:12:00 GMT</pubDate>
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