Alvin Ailey at Segerstrom Center for the Arts, Segestrom Hall

Electrifying. Joyful. Powerful. Gorgeous. There is no end to the list of superlatives one can use to try and describe the incredible dancers of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, perhaps the most acclaimed international ambassadors of American culture performing today. Under the inspired leadership of artistic director Robert Battle, the ensemble continues to confirm what dance lovers worldwide have long known – that in terms of unparalleled artistry, athletic strength, and boundless passion, nothing beats Ailey. The company’s 2014 performances promise wide-ranging programs packed with Ailey classics and works by today’s most exciting choreographers.