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Chicago Sun-Times - Some Fancy Footwork

Exceptionally high-profile dance activity is on tap in the coming days in Chicago. On May 18, the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater opens its annual engagement at the Auditorium Theatre, with veteran artistic director Judith Jamison, who was Ailey's immediate heir, preparing to pass her weighty job on to choreographer Robert Battle as of July 1.

NBC New York - Hip & Healthy: Masala Bhangra, the Spiciest Workout in Town

I'd walked by the formidable Alvin Ailey Dance Theater so many times before, always catching glimpses of beautiful dancers in tights and leotards, plieing and twirling in unison. But tonight, I was going inside the building myself to take a Masala Bhangra class being taught by the famous Sarina Jain - the Jane Fonda of India.

The Star-Ledger - Big Leap Forward

Robert Battle is still artistic director "designate" of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater - he officially takes the steering wheel from outgoing director Judith Jamison on July 1. Although his appointment was announced last year, he says 12 months of preparation have barely been enough to learn to drive the Ailey showboat - a fully loaded SUV, whereas his own former company Battleworks, was a sawed-off compact minus the frills.

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.

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.

The Star-Ledger - Ailey II: Second Company, Primary Force

Imagine challenging a young dancer to hold the stage, alone, for 11 minutes. Sylvia Waters, the founding artistic director of Ailey II, is fearless pushing her charges - which is one reason why this company is so exciting.

New York Post - Hopefuls Have Hip-Hop In Their Corner

The best thing about Kyle Abraham's "The Corner" is that it lets the up-and-coming dancers at Ailey II be themselves - and a little bit more. These dancers are vying to join the main Ailey Cmpany, and Abraham, a young choreographer who fuses hip-hop and postmodern sensibilities, helps them look their best.

My Body, My Image - Teachers Talking with Horton Master Ana Marie Forsythe

I cannot tell you how immensely excited I was about starting this series. I got the idea after I interviewed Ms. Forsythe for Dance Magazine's Teachers Wisdom section. Since we both work at The Ailey School we see each other almost daily but this was the first time that we had opportunity (and cause) to sit and talk about the work.

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