Alpha Omega Celebrates 50th Anniversary Season with ONCE UPON EL BARRIO
Alpha Omega Theatrical Dance Company, founded in 1972, celebrates its 50th Anniversary with the premiere of Once Upon El Barrio, conceived and choreographed by Enrique Cruz DeJesus, Artistic Director since 1998. Inspiration for his new work has come from the writings of Piri Thomas, poet and author of Seven Long Times, and Savior, Savior, Hold My Hand, and the best-selling autobiography Down These Mean Streets.
BWW Interview: Enrique Cruz DeJesus Paints The Future and Honors The Past
There may be 'no second acts in American lives' - thank you, Fitzgerald - and yet Enrique Cruz DeJesus has lived so many exciting chapters that seven or eight books could be devoted to his journey. Mr. DeJesus has been the Artistic Director and Resident Choreographer of Alpha Omega Theatrical Dance Company since 1998, inheriting directorship of this nearly 45 years old company from Andy Torres during a time when the future was anything but certain. Having led a successful concert dance career - that saw him working with Eleo Pomare, Talley Beatty, Gary Deloatch, Martial Roumain and George Faison - Mr. DeJesus transitioned in to a highly successful theatre career with his stage debut at Shakespeare in the Park's production of 'Measure for Measure' under the direction of George C. Wolfe.
MOVIN' ON Comes To Alvin Ailey Dance Theater 4/15- 4/26
For over forty years George Faison has reigned as one of the dance and theatre world's most respected director/choreographers. This season, AILEY II, the young and gifted second company of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, will feature Mr. Faison's highly acclaimed ballet 'MOVIN' ON.'
AILEY II's Season To Include George Faison's MOVIN ON, Beginning 4/15
For over forty years George Faison has reigned as one of the dance and theatre world's most respected director/choreographers.
This season, AILEY II, the young and gifted second company of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, will feature Mr. Faison?s highly acclaimed ballet 'Movin' On.'
The AILEY II's anticipated two week season premieres Wednesday, April 15th at The Ailey Citigroup Theater (405 West 55th Street).
The season will run through Sunday, April 26th.
MOVIN' ON Comes To Alvin Ailey Dance Theater 4/15- 4/26
For over forty years George Faison has reigned as one of the dance and theatre world's most respected director/choreographers. This season, AILEY II, the young and gifted second company of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, will feature Mr. Faison's highly acclaimed ballet 'MOVIN' ON.'