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
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
By Walter Rutledge
On Thursday December 1st the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater presented the world premiere of Home by choreographer Rennie Harris. Continue reading
By Walter Rutledge
After an extended weekend of Thanksgiving dinners and robust shopping this week promises to be an eventful prelude to the holiday season. Dance, Opera and Theater abound throughout the city with many outstanding productions taking place in Harlem. Continue reading
Posted in Harlem
Tagged Alpha Omega Theatrical Dance Company, American Ballet Theatre, Arden Court, Bristol-Myers Squibb, Eleo Pomare, Enrique Cruz DeJesus, Faison Firehouse, George Faison, Holiday Extravaganza, Home, John Legend, Michelle Obama, Misty Copeland, Nutcracker, Opera Is HOT, Paul Taylor, Rennie Harris, Robert Battle, Takademe, The Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre, Uptown Dance Academy
By Walter Rutledge
The augural season of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Artistic Director Robert Battle is shaping up to be an impressive launch into the next era of the company.
Posted in AIDS, Dance, Entertainment, History, Performance, Walter's World:
Tagged Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, Bernard Thacker, Bristol-Myers Squibb, Brother John Sellers, Ella Mitchell, Fight HIV Your Way, New York City Center, Rennie Harris, Robert Battle, Tania Leon, Walter Rutledge, Walter's World:, World AIDS Day
On December 1, 2010, the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater hosted its 2010 opening night gala benefit at the Hilton New York and began the celebration of a milestone, 50 years of Ailey’s Revelations, a ballet that has been performed countless times across the world. Continue reading
Posted in Harlem
Tagged Alvin Ailey, Bristol-Myers Squibb, Bruce S. Gordon, judith jamison