Bennett Rink

Inside Philanthropy - Alvin Ailey: How A Historic Dance Organization Rakes In Philanthropic Support

Inside Philanthropy - Alvin Ailey: How A Historic Dance Organization Rakes In Philanthropic Support

As a Black New York native, I first heard the name Alvin Ailey when I was very young, even as someone not necessarily inclined toward the performing arts. The pioneering African American dancer, choreographer and activist came up in Texas in the violent Jim Crow South, where he recalled seeing members of the Klan. Eventually, he found his way to California to work on his craft, and then New York City

The New York Times: Scene City

The New York Times: Scene City

The Metropolitan Museum of Art honored its new acquisitions, including Ronald S. Lauder’s promised gift, at a black-tie gala on Dec. 7. The Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater celebrated Robert Battle’s 10 years as artistic director at its opening night gala on Dec. 1, held at the Ziegfeld Ballroom. And the New York Philharmonic held a concert and benefit dinner at Lincoln Center on Dec. 2.

Partnership For New York City - Alvin Ailey Dance Theater And Partnership Launch New COVID-19 PSA

Partnership For New York City - Alvin Ailey Dance Theater And Partnership Launch New COVID-19 PSA

The Partnership for New York City and the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater this week released a new public service announcement aimed at encouraging New Yorkers to mask up. COVID-19 cases are mounting, with 73% of cases traced to home environments. This is where people will let down their guard during the holidays, so this PSA campaign is intended to remind New Yorkers to push through pandemic fatigue and follow protocols.

Detroit Public TV - Arts Engines: Bennett Rink

Detroit Public TV - Arts Engines: Bennett Rink

"You can see this tremendous need for people to connect to their sense of creativity... their sense of how to find hope... and I think the arts are crucial to keeping us feeling that we do have hope... at times when we are really in need of that." Bennett Rink, Exec. Dir. of Alvin Ailey Dance Foundation speaks to the role of dance and the arts today.

90.1 WABE - Alvin Ailey Brings Destination Dance To Atlanta

90.1 WABE - Alvin Ailey Brings Destination Dance To Atlanta

Alvin Ailey Dance Theater already has deep roots in Atlanta. It has been touring through the city for more than 40 years and hosts a summer camp for underserved youth through the Atlanta Ballet. But Ailey is about to become even more ingrained in Atlanta’s art community through an initiative called Destination Dance.

Courier Journal - Q&A With Bennett Rink: NYC Arts Director

Courier Journal - Q&A With Bennett Rink: NYC Arts Director

The path to becoming an actor can often lead to something else entirely. While Bennett Rink ended up in New York City, he didn’t find his career on the stage but behind it as executive director of the Alvin Ailey Dance Theater, which performs at the Kentucky Center on Tuesday, March 15.

The Wall Street Journal - New Executive Director For Ailey Company

The Alvin Ailey Dance Foundation will announce on Wednesday its selection of a new executive director from within its own ranks: Bennett Rink, currently the senior director of development and external affairs, will take the modern-dance company's top administrative job in January 2013.

The New York Times - Arts, Briefly: Alvin Ailey Names Executive Director

The Alvin Ailey Dance Foundation has chosen the man in charge of its fund-raising, marketing and public relations to become its next executive director, the foundation said on Tuesday. He is Bennett Rink, who joined Ailey in 1994 as special-events manager and rose to become senior director of development and external affairs.