The dancer shares how seeing the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater as a young girl led her to join the troupe. When Hannah Alissa Richardson first saw the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater in Toronto over ten years ago, she saw the future she wanted to be part of.
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.
First-year Ailey II member Hannah Alissa Richardson will join, the celebrated second company to Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, as they return to their home, The Ailey Citigroup Theater, for a highly anticipated two-week season featuring 10 performances from March 23 to April 3. In the first New York Season led by Artistic Director Francesca Harper, the gifted 12-member ensemble will showcase their artistry in three programs featuring premieres and returning favorites: Dichotomous, New Lens and Pulse, as well as the special celebrating Robert Battle's 10th anniversary program paying homage to his visionary leadership and Ailey journey, which began in 1999 choreographing Mood Indigo for the second company. Broadwayworld had the pleasure of interviewing Hannah Alissa Richardson about her career and the upcoming performances by Ailey II.