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All posts tagged "Alvin Ailey"
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39Feature ArticlesThe humble legend who graced us: A tribute to Judith Jamison
“Dancing is bigger than the physical body. Think bigger than that….You’re dancing spirit.” – Judith Jamison (May 1943 – November 2024) Devoted...
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26Feature ArticlesAlicia Graf Mack appointed Artistic Director of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
The Board of Trustees of Alvin Ailey Dance Foundation have announced that Alicia Graf Mack, widely celebrated for her dance artistry during...
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742Reviews‘Ailey Classics’ with Celebrity Series of Boston: The comfort of the classics
The Boch Center – Wang Theater, Boston, MA.May 5, 2024. I’ll admit it – I didn’t get a chance to browse the...
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302Feature ArticlesCelebrate Black History Month with dance
February is Black History Month, a time to honor the contributions of and pay tribute to the generations of African Americans who...
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1.8KFeature ArticlesRobert Battle resigns as Artistic Director of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
The Board of Trustees of Alvin Ailey Dance Foundation have announced that Robert Battle, Artistic Director of Ailey since 2011, has informed...
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412Feature ArticlesAlvin Ailey American Dance Theater celebrates 65 years during City Center season
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater has announced a much-anticipated 65th anniversary season at its New York City Center “home” from November 29-December 31. The engagement...
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1.1KInterviews30 years strong: A conversation with Jacqulyn Buglisi
“I think that dancing, if you’re able to sustain it…is an incredible life,” affirms Jacqulyn Buglisi, artistic director of Buglisi Dance Theatre....
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553Feature Articles5 Black dancers who inspire us – and how they’re changing the game
Welcome to an incomplete, randomly ordered list of today’s Black dancers who inspire our socks off. These artist are world-class athletes, industry...
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1.1KFeature ArticlesRandy Swartz takes a final bow
Randy Swartz takes a final bow on his presenting career – one which had a massive impact on the world of American...
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1.5KInterviewsSimone Stevens: Small-town girl, shining bright in the windy city
Simone Stevens, a new member of Hubbard Street Dance Chicago, is one to watch. Originally from Stone Mountain, Georgia, her journey to...
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868Top StoriesAiley artistry reaches across America to bring dance to the people in person and online
From January 11 through May 8, audiences across the country will have the opportunity to experience the extraordinary artistry of Ailey with...
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1.2KReviewsThe treasure of tradition: Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater’s 2021 City Center Season
New York City Center, New York, NY.December 8, 2021. Walking through the streets of Manhattan on my way to take in Alvin...
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2.0KReviewsSoulfulness in motion: Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater’s Fall 2021 All Access Season
Various premiere dates.Available streaming at Ailey All Access. Movement has the potential to convey soulfulness — the strength and resilience, the depths...
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2.0KFeature ArticlesStepping forward into the unknown, from the unknown: Has COVID crushed the arts?
When COVID effectively shut down the world in March of 2020, no one knew what would happen next or how long it...
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1.7KFeature ArticlesBack on stage: NYCB, Ailey, Taylor and A.I.M dancers discuss
Working remotely has been a strange experience for dancers. As we get back to life in person, we’ve caught up with four dancers from four major...
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1.4KFeature ArticlesAlvin Ailey American Dance Theater returns to New York City Center this December
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater will return to the stage for a much-anticipated annual season in its “home” theater, New York City...
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1.4KFeature ArticlesFrancesca Harper named artistic director of Ailey II Company
Robert Battle, artistic director of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, has announced that internationally renowned performer, choreographer, director and multi-disciplinary artist Francesca...
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1.5KFeature Articles‘AILEY’ documentary is in movie theaters nationwide
Director Jamila Wignot’s powerful AILEY documentary, a resonant biography of trailblazing visionary Alvin Ailey, opens is now playing in movie theaters nationwide. Heralded as a...
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1.9KDance HealthHave you forgotten why you love dance?
Many of us eat, breathe and sleep dance, and we can lose sight of the beauty and passion that drew us to...
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2.8KFeature Articles5 unforgettable dance scenes in the ‘In The Heights’ film
After multiple delayed releases because of a long, hard global pandemic, it’s finally here — the film adaptation of Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Broadway...
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1.2KFeature ArticlesKrystal Collins/new growth collective’s new presentation amalgamates facets of Blackness
This summer, Krystal Collins/new growth collective will present a site-specific, movement-based performance commission and presentation at the Hillwood Estate, Museum and Gardens...
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1.6KFeature ArticlesCal Performances continues ‘At Home’ series with Jamar Roberts world premiere
Cal Performances at UC Berkeley presents the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater in a virtual performance debuting with a world premiere stream with...
