Essence - Watch: Ibeyi Sisters From Beyoncé’s ‘Lemonade’ Inspire Alvin Ailey Dance Choreography
Alvin Ailey Dance Company choreographer, Mauro Bigonzetti debuted an ensemble routine titled, “Deep” to the music of twin sister duo, Ibeyi.
SELF - Performance Gear Goes Super Chic
Fordham graduate Courtney Celeste Spears is in her second season with Ailey II, one of two troupes in the world-renowned dance company. "Since we spend eight hours a day training, dancers have a unique love for activewear," she says.
Dance Teacher Magazine - Lifetime Achievement: Robert Battle
There were many things we could have discussed with Robert Battle, whom we honor this month with the Dance Teacher Lifetime Achievement Award. For instance, there is the charming tale about the boy who wore leg braces and grew up to lead Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater.
CNN Style - Behind The Scenes Of Mauro Bigonzetti’s “Deep”
Get up close with the dancers of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater in 360 video as they prepare for the world premiere of "Deep" at Lincoln Center. #CNNVR
The Village Voice - Promised Lands
The formidable Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater closes its spring season at Lincoln Center this week with a challenging "21st Century Voices" bill that features new and recent work by four African-American choreographers, all mid-career award-winners deserving of their exposure.
The New York Times - A Season Of Returning, Ascending And Dreaming At Ailey
This season, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater welcomes three new company members to its mix. One is the first former AileyCamper to make it into the company. Another will set aside her beloved pointe shoes for a coveted spot. And the third? She has two young children, but she can't get dancing out of her system.
The Wall Street Journal - Celebrating Showmen of Several Stripes at City Galas
The trick to a great party often just comes down to having a great showman at its center. Cicely Tyson, Phylicia Rashad, Lion Babe, Jessica Williams and Bob Kraft were some of the guests who attended the Alvin Ailey Spirit Gala, which kicked off the company's spring season.
Pix 11 - Alvin Ailey Dance Theater Performs Excerpt From ‘Cry’
Judith Jamison speaks about performing Cry in advertisement of the piece being performed in the June 2016 Lincoln Center Season. Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater will be performing at Lincoln Center from June 8 to 19. Dancer Rachael McLaren performs an excerpt from the dance piece "Cry."
CBS New York - Alvin Ailey Theater Star Returns To Dance After Stepping Away For Motherhood
There are few jobs as challenging as motherhood, and one prominent dancer with the Alvin Ailey company knew that when she stepped away from the spotlight to have kids. Now, Constance Stamatiou is returning to the stage – just in time for the Lincoln Center season.
The Wall Street Journal - Digging "Deep" For A World Premiere
Dancers with the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater rehearsed Wednesday for the company's Lincoln Center season, which opens next week. A highlight will be the debut of 'Deep' by Mauro Bigonzetti, director of the ballet company at Milan's La Scala opera house.