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Walter’s World: Ailey II at the Joyce

By Walter Rutledge

The 1,2,3 Festival at the Joyce Theatre presented three dance companies over twelve days. Ailey II, Taylor 2 and ABT II took to the stage on alternating days, and on the weekends splitting matinee and evening performances (a testament to the professionalism of the Joyce Theatre staff and crew). Following a shared evening by all three companies on April 13th (the opening night of the festival), Ailey II presented their first solo evening on April 14th. Continue reading

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Walter’s World: 1,2,3 Festival at the Joyce

By Walter Rutledge

The Joyce Theatre’s 1,2,3 Festival got underway Tuesday April 13th with what could best be described as a dance sampler. Three companies, Taylor 2 (Paul Taylor) ABT II (American Ballet Theatre) and Ailey II (Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre) each presented a work prior to their individual evening performances. It was a richly diverse evening of dance featuring an array of talented young performers, and innovative choreography. Continue reading