The Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater returns to the Kennedy Center from February 7-12. Ailey company member and DC’s own Samantha Figgins speaks with NBC 4 Washington about returning home and the remaining performances.
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater dancer Alisha Rena Peek joins Good Day DC to share what audiences can expect at the theater's Kennedy Center shows this weekend.
WASHINGTON — One of America’s premiere dance companies, The Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre, is performing at the Kennedy Center until Sunday. The company is slated to perform a series of works but will also include a fan favorite: Revelations. The widely known ballet explores the journey of the human condition from pain to eventual triumph.
"Survivors” was made in 1986 response to Nelson Mandela’s imprisonment, but it’s a “universal statement about injustice.” In 1986, revered Black American choreographer Alvin Ailey made a ferocious protest work in response to Nelson Mandela’s more than two decades of imprisonment under the heel of South Africa’s apartheid government.
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater kicks off it’s 2023 North American Tour in Toronto. Ailey company member, Hannah Alissa Richardson returns to Toronto’s Meridian Hall to reflect on her dream of becoming a dancer with CTV News’ Andria Case.
Hannah Alissa Richardson first saw the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater at Toronto's Meridian Hall at 12 years old. Dancing since age three and already active in the competitive circuit.
In celebration of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater company members Khalia Campbell, Jacquelin Harris and Solomon Dumas perform an excerpt of Wade in the Water apart of Alvin Ailey’s masterpiece, Revelations on Live with Kelly & Ryan.
Cheddar News’ Shannon LaNier joins in the dance at the Ailey Studios to sample Ailey Extension’s New York Style Mambo with Katherine Jimenez and learn about Ailey Extension’s offerings for people of all levels and backgrounds.
Mayeux's locs (styled here in Bantu knots) work for her go-go-go schedule. "We change our style many times for different ballets and characters, and it's easy to put my hair up and go when I only have 15 minutes to switch looks," she says.
NEW YORK -- The Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater's holiday engagement is now underway at New York City Center. From now until Dec. 24, you can catch 10 works created by founder Alvin Ailey. But a new piece called "Busk" choreographed by Aszure Barton includes a Bronx native in a featured role. Featured dancer Khalia Campbell joined CBS2 to discuss the show and her passion for dance.