Tag Archives: Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater

Walter’s World: Carolyn Adams- Dancer, Educator, and Harlem Preservationist

By Walter Rutledge

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Carolyn Adams danced with the Paul Taylor Dance Company for seventeen years. To hear Adams describe the experience one quickly realizes that despite the fact that she no longer performs, she remains a Taylor dancer for life. Continue reading

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Walter’s World: Weekend Picks Dance, Music and Culture- March 20, 2013

By Walter Rutledge

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This weekend spring has finally sprung! As we begin to thaw out from the winter doldrums we find a diverse offering of arts related activities to choose from. Two spectacular dance companies culminate their seasons, culture take to the streets of Harlem, and an opera diva graces the Apollo stage. Here are a few of the many events taking place around the city and in our community. Continue reading

Walter’s World: Ailey II begins second week

By Walter Rutledge

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The second week of Ailey II 2013 New York season continues tonight at the Ailey Citigroup Theater located at 405 West 55th Street. The highly anticipated first season of Artistic Director Troy Powell runs through Sunday March 24th. Continue reading

Walter’s World: Dance and Music- March 15, 2013

By Walter Rutledge

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This weekend dance and music dominates the artistic landscapes. We have a modern dance master at Lincoln Center, a brilliant dance repertory company in midtown and music that bridges the diaspora in Harlem. Here are a few of the many events taking place in our city and around our community. Continue reading

Walter’s World: Ailey II Spring Season begins March 13

By Walter Rutledge

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Ailey II will begin their 2013 New York season on Wednesday March 13 at the Ailey Citigroup Theater located at 405 West 55th Street. The highly anticipated two-week season, which runs through March 24, will offer 14 performances. Continue reading

Walter’s World: Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater

By Walter Rutledge

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The Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater 2012 season will come to a close on Sunday December 30th. The final four performances offer old favorites, classic Ailey works, and four company premieres and a world première. Continue reading

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Delivers Yet Another Arousing Season!

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By Keith Forest

The Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater kicked off its 2012 season with a cast of spectacular dancers displaying sheer originality in a variety of exquisite theatrical pieces.  Continue reading

Walter’s World: Weekend Picks Food, Wine, Art, Theatre and Dance

By Walter Rutledge 

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As 2012 begins to draw to a close it is clear “Tis the season to have fun!” This weekend there is something for everyone. Have an afternoon of art, food and spirits, experience a soulful musical or see dance by seasoned professionals and the stars of tomorrow. Here are a few events happening around the city and in our community.  Continue reading

Walter’s World: Weekend Picks- More Dance for the Holidays

By Walter Rutledge

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As the holiday season swings into full gear dance remains a major influence. The city will soon be besieged by an onslaught of Nutcracker productions some with as much kick as spiked egg nog.  Young dancers will experience the magic of performing for the very first time while a dear friend says goodbye, but not farewell. Here are some of the many events happening around the city and in our community. Continue reading

Walter’s World: Weekend Picks- Dance and Celebrating Greatness

By Walter Rutledge

This weekend begins the December holiday season. Dance seems to dominate the array of arts offered throughout the city. We have three dance companies performing downtown, midtown and uptown and we continue to celebrate the genius of a twentieth century master. Here are a few of the many events taking place around the city and in our community. Continue reading