The New York Times - A Texas Barrelhouse, and the Morning After
On Wednesday night at the Brooklyn Academy of Music, the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater unleashed some real choreography.
Amsterdam News - Ailey Dancer Matthew Rushing on the Upcoming BAM Season
On June 9-14, the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater's (AAADT) rousing 50th anniversary season rolls into the Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM) with special performances at the Howard Gilman Opera House (30 Lafayette Avenue).
New York Post - Birthday Tribute Looks Back with Love
The Alvin Ailey dancers are blowing out the candles on the troupe's 50th birthday cake at BAM this week - the finale to a 50-city tour - and if Tuesday night was any indication, they're not at all fatigued.
Bloomberg.com - Dancing Philanthropist Gives $6 Million to Alvin Ailey Troupe
Glorya Kaufman tangos in Buenos Aires and Paris and has a ballroom in her Los Angeles home, where she practices her moves with friends. She has pledged $6 million to Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater's educational programs and is set to be honored today at the troupe's Manhattan headquarters, where the fifth-floor lobby is being named after her.
Courier Journal - Alvin Ailey Dance Tour Marks 50 Years
When the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater performs at the Kentucky Center on Tuesday, May 19, and Wednesday, May 20, keep an eye on Matthew Rushing. He's the old man of the company — at the advanced age of 35.
The Star Ledger - Unspoken Grace
The Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater moves passionately and with a mission.
NPR - Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Turns 'Golden'
The Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater is famous for blending the African-American cultural experience with modern dance and bringing those traditions to the world stage.
Daily News - Inspired Work
I have two brothers and a sister, and I'm the youngest. My sister, Dorcas, who's 14 years older than me, she played the piano well.
Dance Spirit Magazine - Pick of the Month
Between (dare we mention it?) your summer reading assignments, take a break with this visual dance-read.
Time - The 2009 TIME 100: Judith Jamison
For my 16th birthday I was given a present that remains one of my most vivid, dearest memories.