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402Feature 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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560Feature ArticlesPony Box Dance Theatre: Navigating a bicoastal organization
When Artistic/Executive Director Jamie Carabetta asked her six-year-old daughter about her drawing of a horse in a circle resembling a hieroglyph, Tatiana...
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1.1KFeature ArticlesBallet Hispánico celebrates Latinx voices in New York City Center season
On June 1-3, the nation’s largest Latinx cultural organization, Ballet Hispánico, will return to New York City Center. Dedicated to uplifting and...
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1.4KInterviewsBradley Shelver on next steps and leading Joffrey Ballet Concert Group
Dance Informa had the opportunity to speak with Bradley Shelver, an acclaimed dancer, teacher, director, choreographer and master of all things dance....
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1.3KDance HealthMental health within the dance community: Leal Zielinska and Okay, Let’s Unpack This
Dance Informa had the opportunity to talk with Leal Zielinska, a dance artist and activist with a passion for bringing mental health...
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859Top 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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1.9KReviewsSoulfulness 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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1.4KFeature 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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10.0KFeature 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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2.7KInterviewsAlex Thomas and Ingrid Silva: Dancing for Nike and beyond
Dance is pervading deeper and deeper into pop culture — for instance, So You Think You Can Dance, Dancing with the Stars,...
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9.6KFeature ArticlesEverybody dance now: Socioeconomic status and dance
Dancing costs money. Well, to get up and move is free, but to take classes, buy required clothing and shoes, order recital...
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3.6KDance Studio OwnerSpotlight on the Teacher: Richard Pierlon
As part of Dance Informa’s new series, Spotlight on the Teacher, we feature jazz, theater and lyrical teacher Richard Pierlon, who teaches...
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4.0KFeature 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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3.1KFeature ArticlesA winding path to a life in dance: A talk with Natsumi Sophia Bellali
Life can take us on many twists and turns, guided by a sure compass of a powerful passion. For many dancers, that...
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5.5KFeature ArticlesSecond Companies: Ailey II continues Alvin Ailey’s vision through a new generation
Dance Informa begins a new series highlighting second companies. Stay tuned for features on second companies of all different genres. Originally founded...
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6.9KInterviewsSanchit Babbar: Dancing toward his dream
George Balanchine asserted, “I don’t want people who want to dance, I want people who have to dance.” Many dancers of this...
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10.8KGiveaways!Belen Pereyra on Ailey’s new work ‘Open Door’ – Plus WIN tickets
In light of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater’s 45th season at New York City Center this December, Dance Informa spoke with company...
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7.5KFeature ArticlesCrafterina: Arts and Crafts for Young Dancers
By Laura Di Orio of Dance Informa. As a young child, Vanessa Salgado was always creating. In fact, some of her earliest...
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4.4KReviews - 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,...
