Alvin Ailey Announces Performances, Tours and New York City Center Season Tickets On Sale 9/8

Following a sold-out 3-week Paris engagement in July, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater (AAADT), will return to Europe to perform in Copenhagen, Denmark(,) from September 15 - 20; and Athens, Greece, from September 24 - 27. AAADT, recognized by U.S. Congress as a vital American "Cultural Ambassador to the World," will be welcomed to both countries with receptions hosted by the respective U.S. Ambassadors. In Copenhagen, Ailey Partners will join with the Company in a variety of special activities, including a visit with members of the Danish Royal family following a performance at the famed Tivoli Concert Hall. After enjoying a special class taught by AAADT Rehearsal Director Ronni Favors, local students will have the opportunity to perform with Ailey's extraordinary artists in special presentations of Alvin Ailey's Memoria.

On sale starting September 8th, AAADT's five-week New York City Center season from December 2, 2009 through January 3, 2010 will celebrate 2009 TIME 100 Honoree Judith Jamison. As she embarks on her 20th year as Artistic Director, Jamison will be honored at a one-night-only (opening - I don't think this is necessary) benefit performance, hosted by Pauletta and Denzel Washington, and in a series of special programs including: Ronald K. Brown's world premiere tribute (called-remove) Dancing Spirit, live onstage appearances by Anna Deavere Smith in Judith Jamison's
Emmy Award-winning Hymn, and a Best of 20 Years program featuring works commissioned or revived under Jamison's leadership. For a detailed schedule of the New York City/winter season, a joyous holiday tradition, and information on tickets, which start at $25, visit www.AlvinAiley.org.

AILEY II ANNOUNCES NEW DANCERS AND PREPARES FOR 2009-2010 TOUR

Ailey II is pleased to welcome three new dancers into the 12-member ensemble lead by Sylvia Waters and Troy Powell. Sarah Daley, Brittany Engel-Adams and Daniel Harder, all students trained at The Ailey School, are looking forward to joining the nine returning members on the road for Ailey II's 2009-2010 North American Tour. This year, Ailey II will travel to over 30 cities bringing their youthful vigor and talent to audiences nationwide.

CELEBRATE BRAZIL AT THE AILEY STUDIOS

Quenia Ribiero leads workshop participants in Parade in celebration of Brazilian Independence Day.

In honor of Brazilian Independence Day, The Ailey Extension will celebrate the music and dance of Brazil during a day-long workshop with teachers Quenia Ribiero (&-remove) and Tiba on September 13, 2009 from 11am-7pm. The workshop includes the best of The Ailey Extension's widely popular Brazilian Samba and Capoeira classes(,-remove) plus a special drumming and Macuelê class, and will culminate with participants dancing in a festive parade/performance (costumes provided).

Visit www.AileyExtension.com for the full schedule and registration, information about regularly scheduled classes, and details on choreographer Jaquel Knight's master class on September 12, 2009.

THE AILEY SCHOOL'S SUMMER INTENSIVE SIZZLES

The 2009 Summer Intensive Program set an enrollment record for The Ailey School. All six culminating Summer Sizzler performances were completely sold out. The Fall term of The Ailey School's Professional Division Programs and the Ailey/Fordham B.F.A. Program begin September 8th.