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All posts tagged "Judith Jamison"
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466Feature 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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343Feature 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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529Feature 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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555Feature 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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504ReviewsBAAND Together Dance Festival brings together NYC’s finest
Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, New York, NY.July 29, 2023. For the past three years, the reigning giants of the ballet...
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1.3KFeature 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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2.3KReviewsSoulfulness 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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1.6KFeature 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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3.0KFeature ArticlesAlvin Ailey American Dance Theater offers virtual season this December
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, known for uplifting and uniting audiences across the globe with messages of hope, will offer a free...
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10.1KFeature ArticlesAiley All Access free online initiative brings dance to the people
The Alvin organization announced that health concerns related to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic will prevent Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater’s presentation of...
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4.1KFeature ArticlesHope Boykin: A radiating force at Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
The Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater is a very special company, as are its dancers. Currently, the company is gearing up for...
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6.8KFeature ArticlesTheresa Ruth Howard launches online MoBBallet project
Dancer Theresa Ruth Howard recently announced the launch of Memoirs of Blacks in Ballet (MoBBallet), a groundbreaking legacy project documenting and transforming...
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5.0KReviewsAlvin Ailey American Dance Theater on its 2016 North American Tour
The Fox Theatre, Atlanta, Ga. Thursday, February 11, 2016. Following its five-week New York holiday season and performances in Washington D.C., Alvin...
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11.4KSpotlightCelebrating Lauren Anderson
There is a (thankfully growing) list of African-American females who have pioneered in the dance world, opening up the door for generations...
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4.9KReviews - USAAiley II – Returning Favorites
Ailey Citigroup Theater, NYC March 16 2013 By Laura Di Orio. Ailey II, the second company of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater,...
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5.2KTop StoriesRenee Robinson’s Swan Song
By Kathleen Wessel. After more than three decades with Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, acclaimed dancer Renee Robinson will take her final...
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5.0KInterviewsCatching Up with Ailey II’s Troy Powell
Dance Informa’s Tara Sheena spoke with acclaimed Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater dancer and choreographer Troy Powell in late September as he...
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14.2KFeature ArticlesAmerica’s Longest-Running Dance Festival Celebrates 80 Years
January 2012 will kick off the momentous 80th Anniversary of Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival, a National Historic Landmark, National Medal of Arts...
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16.0K2InterviewsMatthew Rushing – Principal Performer to Rehearsal Director
By Emily Yewell Volin. I had the pleasure of speaking with Matthew Rushing, 19 year veteran performer of the Alvin Ailey American...
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3.6KReviews - USAAlvin Ailey ADT Celebrates the Best of 20 Years
Fox Theater, Atlanta February 19th By Emily Yewell Volin Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater brought their 2010 North American Tour to Atlanta’s...
