Tag Archives: Robert Battle

Walter’s World: Weekend Picks- Harlem Celebrates Kwanzaa and Dancing into 2012

Posted on December 30, 2011 by | 1 Comment

By Walter Rutledge

2012 is just days away, and 2011 is literally dancing into the sunset. Here are a few of the events taking place in Harlem and around the city that will help usher in the new year.  Continue reading →

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Walter’s World: Weekend Picks Dance, Theater and American Folk Opera

Posted on December 24, 2011 by | 1 Comment

By Walter Rutledge

This weekend dance, theatre, and American folk opera take center stage in the city that never sleeps. Continue reading →

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Walter’s World: Home- Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater

Posted on December 12, 2011 by | Leave a comment

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 →

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Walter’s World: Weekend Picks, Dance

Posted on December 9, 2011 by | 1 Comment

The month of December ”tis the season to see dance”.  This weekend is an excellent opportunity to see dance both uptown and downtown. Continue reading →

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Walter’s World: Pre- Holiday Week of Events

Posted on November 30, 2011 by | Leave a comment

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 →

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Walter’s World: Preview of Home- Ailey Company fighting HIV their way

Posted on October 5, 2011 by | Leave a comment

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.

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Walter’s World: Ailey At The Apollo- Spring Benefit Gala

Posted on May 7, 2011 by | 1 Comment

By Walter Rutledge

On May 3rd, Ailey At The Apollo, the spring benefit gala, returned to Harlem’s world-famous Apollo Theater.

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Walter’s World: Ailey’s Encore Performances At BAM

Posted on June 9, 2010 by | Leave a comment

By Walter Rutledge

The twentieth year anniversary celebration for Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Artistic Director Judith Jamison continues with a ten-day, encore performance series at the Howard Gilman Opera House in the Brooklyn Academy of Music, which located at 30 Lafayette Avenue. The twelve performances by the world-renowned Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre begin on Thursday June 10th. This will be the last opportunity to see the Ailey Company in the New York area prior to the fall City Center season.

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Walter’s World: Ailey At The Apollo

Posted on May 11, 2010 by | 2 Comments

By Walter Rutledge

The annual Ailey At The Apollo Spring Gala Benefit Performance took place Tuesday May 4, 2010. The world famous Apollo Theater literally rolled out the red carpet for the 6:30pm “photo- op” prior to the 7pm curtain. Toyota Avalon was the official partner on the red carpet.

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