Dancing Spirit

Ronald K. Brown pays tribute to Judith Jamison’s profound influence with a moving new work that echoes the title of Jamison’s autobiography. Set to music by Duke Ellington, Wynton Marsalis and War, Brown’s evocative choreography uses movement from Cuba, Brazil and the United States to conjure dancing spirits who embody Jamison’s elegance, dignity and generosity.

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Featured News Releases

January 24, 2024

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater 2024 United States Tour Brings Celebratory 65th Anniversary Season To 21 Cities, January 25 - May 12 With Exciting New Works And Alvin Ailey's Timeless Revelations

NEW YORK – January 24, 2024 — After an acclaimed 65th Anniversary season launch in New York City, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater – beloved as one of the world’s most popular dance companies – will continue to grace stages during a 21-city United States tour starting January 25 in Atlanta and continues coast-to-coast to cities like Washington, D.C., Miami, Boston, Chicago, Houston and Los Angeles, before culminating with a Mother’s Day performance in Newark on May 12. The passionate spirit and extraordinary technique of Ailey’s dancers will be showcased in a diverse repertory of new works, repertory favorites, and Ailey classics.

Featured Press Coverage

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April 03, 2024

San Francisco Chronicle - Review: Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater’s Spirit Shines On As Company Searches For New Artistic Director

Zellerbach Hall was packed and spirits were high for opening night of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater’s 56th visit to Berkeley.

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September 07, 2023

The Times - Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Review - A New York Troupe Bursting With Personality

It's a little hard to get your head around the various programmes being offered by Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater in its two-week London season. That's because there are four of them and some works pop up in more than one. Never mind which you choose, though, because they all showcase a wealth of choreography and the consistently high standard of dancing from this popular New York troupe.

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September 04, 2023

iNews - ‘It’s like becoming a toddler again’: Ronald K Brown on the stroke that almost killed him

After a life of movement, a stroke left the dancer and choreographer unable to walk. Now recovering and choreographing a show at Sadler’s Wells, he’s in no mood to slow down.