Washington, D.C. Gala Benefit

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater’s 25th Anniversary Washington, Dc Gala Benefit Returns To The John F. Kennedy Center For The Performing Arts

(WASHINGTON, DC) October 3, 2024 – On Wednesday, February 5, 2025, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater will host its 25th annual Washington, DC Gala Benefit, celebrating the renowned Company’s season of Legacy in Motion during a week-long engagement at The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, February 4–9, as part of a coast-to-coast US tour. Following a 7:30pm performance on the Opera House Stage by Ailey’s extraordinary dancers, prominent figures in entertainment, business, philanthropy, and politics will gather for dinner and dancing at the Kennedy Center.

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater's Washington, D.C. Gala Benefit Returns To The John F. Kennedy Center For The Performing Arts On Wednesday, February 8, 2023

(Washington, D.C.) August 18, 2022 – On Wednesday, February 8, 2023, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater’s 23rd Washington, D.C. Gala Benefit celebrates the renowned Company’s week-long engagement – February 7-13, 2023 at The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts during a coast-to-coast North American tour. Following the 7pm performance on the Opera House Stage – culminating with Alvin Ailey’s masterpiece Revelations – Artistic Director Robert Battle will join prominent figures in the worlds of entertainment, business, philanthropy, and politics for dinner and dancing at the Kennedy Center for the first time since 2020.

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater's 21st Annual Washington, D.C. Opening Night Gala To Benefit Ailey's Area Programs On Tuesday, February 4 At The John F. Kennedy Center For The Performing Arts

(Washington, D.C.) January 21, 2020 – On Tuesday, February 4, 2020, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater’s 21st Washington, D.C. Opening Night Gala Benefit will launch the renowned Company’s week-long engagement at The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts and a 21-city United States tour. Following the 7pm opening program on the Opera House Stage – featuring Jamar Roberts’ profound Ode and Alvin Ailey’s acclaimed Revelations – Artistic Director Robert Battle will join prominent figures in the worlds of entertainment, business, philanthropy, and politics for dinner and dancing on the Terrace Level of the Kennedy Center.

Modern Luxury DC - Alvin Ailey Dance Theater Gala

The annual DC Gala Benefit of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater coincided with the company's week-long residency at the John F. Kennedy Center for Performing Arts.

Washington Life - Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater’s Annual D.C. Gala

A class unto itself: Seeing a performance of Alvin Ailey is a transformative experience and the Benefit Dinner and After Party for the weeklong engagement of the Company was a great success.

Washington Life - Balls & Galas