CBS 4 Miami - Special Day For Dancing Students
Students of the Henry E. Perrine Elementary School participated in the Night Creature: An Imaginative Journey Through Dance residency with Ailey Arts In Education teaching artists.
The Washington Post - 'Lazarus' Delineates The Ailey Miracle
Sometimes, the less said, the better. Even when kicking off a triumphant occasion, such as the 60th anniversary of a modern dance company, which is, by the way, a monumental mile-marker in the economically stressed field of dance. On Tuesday night at the Kennedy Center, Alvin Ailey Artistic Director Robert Battle kept his opening remarks blissfully simple. At the D.C. premiere of a work he'd commissioned to celebrate six decades as a primarily African American dance company, Battle spoke of the late company founder Ailey as 'a black man who had a vision 60 years ago, and here we are, living in his wake."
WJLA - Good Morning Washington: Celebrating 60th Anniversary Of The Historic Alvin Ailey Dance Theater
WASHINGTON (ABC7) — As we honor Black History Month, we were happy to welcome back the historic Alvin Ailey Dance Theater. The company’s long-standing impact on ballet and promoting the African American experience is celebrating 60 years. Company members Courtney Celeste Spears and Daniel Harder offered a sneak peek at this week’s Kennedy Center showcase were. For more information, visit alvinailey.org.
WSB-TV People 2 People - Judith Jamison Recalls Alvin Ailey Dance Journey
Judith Jamison discusses Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater’s engagement at Atlanta’s Fox Theatre during the 60th anniversary, including the world premiere of Rennie Harris’ Lazarus.
Vanity Fair - Good Company
A dinner-and-dance homage paid tribute to Alvin Ailey, as his company turns 60, at this season's opening gala in New York.
Dance Magazine - Ailey's Artist of the Year
This season, Rennie Harris is Ailey's first-ever artist in residence and has created the company's first-ever two-act work.
Pix 11 News - Alvin Ailey Offers Dancing For Active Seniors
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater believes dancing is for everyone, and provides a variety of classes, including ones for seniors, called AileyDance for Active Seniors.
Jazz WCLK - 'UPFRONT' with Ray Cornelius featuring Christopher Wilson
Check out this weekend's edition of UPFRONT Inside Atlanta's Entertainment Industry. It features Ray Cornelius' one-on-one interviews with actress-singer-director Brely Evans, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre performer Christopher R. Wilson and Shelbia Jackson, Executive Director of the DeKalb Entertainment Commission.
The Boston Globe - Alvin Ailey Dancers Continue Outreach At Local Schools
Three dancers from the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater company came to Boston this week to teach at local schools ahead of their North American Tour, which arrives in Boston in May. The schools were the Boston Arts Academy, the Richard J. Murphy School, in Dorchester, the Kennedy Day School, in Brighton, and the Boston Renaissance School, in Hyde Park. Through the support of the Celebrity Series of Boston, Chalvar Monteiro, Samantha Figgins, and Solomon Dumas traveled to the schools to teach students of various ages and skill sets. The education included Ailey-style dance, as well as history of the late Alvin Ailey, who made it his mission to bring dance to everyone and make it accessible to the underprivileged.
Sister Circle Live - Living Legend Judith Jamison Brings Her Passion To The Circle
Judith Jamison sits down with Sister Circle hosts Rashan Ali and Syleena Johnson to discuss Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater’s upcoming engagement at the Fox Theatre in Atlanta during the company’s 60th anniversary.