JET - Marriage Duet
The husband-and-wife team of Linda Celeste Sims and Glenn Allen Sims perform Revelations, the signature dance of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, at the Music Center in Los Angeles.
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
Miami Magazine - Battle Station
Liberty City isn't exactly known to be a hotbed of fine arts. That's why it's all themore impressive that this July, a 38-year-old grad of Miami Northwestern Senior High School will bedome director of the legendary Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater - only the thirs director that powerhouse of modern dance has ever had in its 53-year history.
Fox News - Alvin Ailey's Masterpiece 'Revelations' Back On Tour
In January 1960 choreographer Alvin Ailey revolutionized modern dance, fusing music, movement, Christianity and the pains of the turbulent political atmosphere into a three-part work. The late choreographer's masterpiece "Revelations" spoke of the African-American journey from slavery to freedom, the fight for equality, and the universal emotions of repression, love, fear and joy.
Los Angeles Magazine - Review: Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion
Less than 24 hours after Alvin AIley's opening night performance at the Music Center on Friday, company members were teaching hundreds of people the dance steps to the troupe's most significant work, Revelations.
Los Angeles Times - A Forceful Revival, A Promising Future
A program that opens with a work called "Anointed" and ends with one called "Revelations" probably has something serious on its mind. That was the case when the Alvin Ailey American Dacne Theater kicked off a 10-performance run Friday at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion as part of the "Glorya Kaufman Presents Dance at the Music Center" series.
Campus Circle - Alvin Ailey
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater dancer Constance Stamatiou shares what it has been like to perform Ailey's most famous piece, "Revelations," on its 50th anniversary.
Ebony - Robert Battle Interview: The Passing of the Torch at the Alvin Ailey Dance Company
Renowned choreographer Robert Battle made news when it was announced last spring that he would succeed Judith Jamison as the new artistic director of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater in July 2011. Founded in 1958 by legendary pioneering choreographer Alvin Ailey, the company is without question one of the most innovative and acclaimed dance companies in the world.
Los Angeles Sentinel - Theater Celebrates 50 Years of Alvin Ailey's 'Revelations'
Los Angeles awaits a spectacular production, as the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater will grace the stage celebrating 50 years of Ailey's praised piece "Revelations," beginning in April. Hosted in the 2010-11 season of Glorya Kaufman Presents Dance at the Music Center, these 10 performances are highly anticipated.
The Los Angeles Times - Alvin Ailey On The Prowl
There is a lot of foot rubbing and neck rolling in the room when you hang out with five men from Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater on a morning after they've performed "The Hunt." The furious and powerful ensemble work serves as the main calling card for Robert Battle, artistic director designate, on Ailey's North American tour.
Ventura County Star - Alvin Ailey Ensemble Returns to L.A. Next Week for a 10-Show Run
Since its formation in 1958, New York's Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater has played a pivotal role in pushing and transforming the boundaries of modern dance, particularly in the United States. But as a child Yannick Lebrun of French Guiana didn't know that history.