Since its inception, the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater has become a staple in popular culture, while using the art of modern dance to unite people from all walks of life. In celebration of its ...

Alvin Ailey first brought his groundbreaking modern dance company, the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, to Kansas City in 1968, initiating a decade of performances. In 1984, more than one hundred ...

In the lead up to the inspiring sensational celebration, audiences can take in the final week of performances at New York City Center kicking off on New Year’s Eve with an uplifting matinee ...

The Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater will perform four shows at the Detroit Opera House between March 14-16. The performances will feature multiple world premieres, including "Sacred Songs," a ...

Having danced with Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater for an astounding 25 years, dancer Vernard J. Gilmore has been interviewed almost as many times as he's performed the company's signature work, ...

Since its inception in 1958, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater has broken new ground for innovative dance works that have become classics. The company, created by Alvin Ailey (1931-1989), has ...

The Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater opened the winter season in high style this week with its annual gala. The evening honored Ailey Chairman of the Board Joan Weill for her ten years of service ...

The nation’s premier modern dance company, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, has embarked on a coast-to-coast United States tour, bringing its celebration of Black artistry and heritage to seven ...

Alicia Graf Mack's office is filled with ghosts, the benevolent kind. She sits at an industrial metal desk once occupied by Alvin Ailey, the late dancer and choreographer who founded the dance company ...

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"It's always great to have the opportunity to give back and show kids that I came from here and now get to share my gift with them," the KC dancer said.