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Chicago Crusader - Englewood Native and Alvin Ailey Principal Has Seen The World, Set To Retire

Chicago Crusader - Englewood Native and Alvin Ailey Principal Has Seen The World, Set To Retire

Vernard J. Gilmore is an Englewood native whose career has seen him dancing in places all over the globe. The Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater principal took time out to chat with the Chicago Crusader in anticipation of his retirement and a grand tribute to the late Judith Jamison, who danced with the Company from 1965 through 1980–later becoming the Company’s Artistic Director from 1989 through 2011.

WGN - A Performance From Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater

WGN - A Performance From Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater

One of the world's most popular dance companies, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater will present five new works for Chicago audiences, in addition to Ailey classics this weekend at The Auditorium. Dancer, Vernard J. Gilmore joined us to share more. We also got a preview performance.

In The City - Honoring A Dance Icon: Alvin Ailey’s 2025 Season Pays Tribute To Judith Jamison

In The City - Honoring A Dance Icon: Alvin Ailey’s 2025 Season Pays Tribute To Judith Jamison

The Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater is set to unveil a breathtaking 2025 season, celebrating the extraordinary life and legacy of Judith Jamison, the late Artistic Director Emerita who shaped Ailey’s identity for decades. A towering figure in dance, Jamison’s influence transcended choreography—she was a mentor, a visionary, and a force of nature whose passion for storytelling through movement inspired generations.

Portia - Alvin Ailey: The Joy Of Judith Jamison

Portia - Alvin Ailey: The Joy Of Judith Jamison

In this tribute to legendary dancer and choreographer Judith Jamison, Portia sits down with Alvin Ailey rehearsal director Ronni Favors and Alvin Ailey dancer Vernard Gilmore to celebrate Jamison’s contributions and to discuss how the Alvin Ailey Dance Theater carries on her legacy of artistic excellence.

ATL Live - Experience the Joy Of Dancing

ATL Live - Experience the Joy Of Dancing

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater is in Atlanta for their 4-day engagement at the Fox Theatre. ATL Live speaks with Ailey dancers, Christopher Wilson and Hannah Richardson to discuss the upcoming performances.

The Baltimore Banner - America’s Most Prestigious Black Dance Company Fills Its Ranks With Maryland Dancers

The Baltimore Banner - America’s Most Prestigious Black Dance Company Fills Its Ranks With Maryland Dancers

She was the most beautiful dancer the kindergartner from Randallstown had ever seen: a petite African American woman, hair slicked back into a voluptuous bun, dancing a solo to a gospel number by Yolanda Adams. Jessica Amber Pinkett, wearing a sparkly tutu and standing in the wings, was watching her teacher’s former student Linda-Denise Fisher-Harrell, a Baltimore-born star at Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre, who had returned to share the stage with Pinkett and other young dancers.

Dance Magazine - Introducing Our 2025 “25 to Watch”

Dance Magazine - Introducing Our 2025 “25 to Watch”

Where is the dance field headed next? The dancers, choreographers, directors, and companies on our annual “25 to Watch” list offer heartening, imaginative, exciting possible answers to that question. Whether or not you’re already familiar with these up-and-comers, our editors and contributors from across the dance world predict that we’ll be hearing a lot more from these artists on the verge of a breakout in 2025 and beyond.

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