On March 30, Alvin Ailey and a group of young, Black modern dancers perform for the first time as members of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater at New York’s 92nd Street YM-YWHA. The Company travels ...

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 ...

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 ...

“Dance is for everybody. I believe that dance came from the people and that it should always be delivered back to the people.” Alvin Ailey Experience the mesmerizing artistry of Alvin Ailey American ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The world-renowned Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater troupe will return to the Detroit Opera House this weekend, with multiple ...

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 ...

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 ...

A celebration of life is being planned for Judith Jamison, a pioneering figure in modern dance and culture who helped to break down barriers for future generations. Alvin Ailey’s artistic director ...

Judith Jamison, the American dancer and former artistic director of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, passed away over the weekend at 81. According to The Associated Press, Christopher Zunner, a ...

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 ...