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Alvin Ailey Dance Theater To End National Tour At NJPAC This May
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 28, 2025

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater will return to the New Jersey Performing Arts Center on Mother's Day Weekend, Friday-Sunday, May 9-11, 2025, as the final stop on its coast-to-coast 2025 United States tour.

Alvin Ailey Dance Theater to End National Tour In Newark in May
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 27, 2025

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater will return to the New Jersey Performing Arts Center on Mother's Day Weekend. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Martha Graham Dance Center To Establish New Home In Midtown Manhattan
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 15, 2025

]The Martha Graham Dance Center has announced that it will relocate the dance organization's headquarters to 1501 Broadway in January 2026, securing a new and expanded home in Times Square for the renowned Martha Graham Dance Company as it celebrates its 100th anniversary.

Review: ALVIN AILEY AMERICAN DANCE THEATER PROGRAM B at the Kennedy Center
by Emily Berger - Feb 8, 2025

What did our critic think of ALVIN AILEY AMERICAN DANCE THEATER PROGRAM B at Kennedy Center?

Martha Graham Dance Company to Present NY Season at The Joyce Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 4, 2025

The world-renowned Martha Graham Dance Company will return to The Joyce Theater for its 99th season featuring 11 works across three programs titled Dances of the Mind. Learn more!

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater To Celebrate Black Artistry And Heritage In Seven Cities During Black History Month
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 23, 2025

The nation's premier modern dance company, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater will embark on a coast-to-coast 2025 United States tour in late January, bringing the Company's unparalleled celebration of Black artistry and heritage to seven cities during Black History Month.

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater to Celebrate the Legacy of Alvin Ailey With Performances & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 27, 2024

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater is inviting people of all ages and backgrounds to join in celebrating the life and legacy of founder Alvin Ailey on what would have been his 94th birthday on Sunday, January 5, 2025. Learn how to attend.

Review: ALVIN AILEY at New York City Center is Doing its Best Work
by Lora Strum - Dec 20, 2024

There is no better time to be had than what The Alvin Ailey Dance Theatre offers audiences at its five-week residency at the New York City Center. The show, which consists of a rotating roster of new, returning and classic works, should be mandatory holiday viewing. It is White Christmas or The Rockettes, but for audiences who want less razzle dazzle and more joy, depth and authenticity. 

AILEY's Amazing Artists To Debut All New And Special Programs At New York City Center
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 17, 2024

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater leaps into its third week of performances celebrating Legacy in Motion and the life of Artistic Director Emerita Judith Jamison with a world premiere from Interim Artistic Director Matthew Rushing, new production by Elisa Monte, two special programs, and more chances to see returning favorites including Alvin Ailey's timeless masterpiece Revelations.

The Joyce's 2025 Spring/Summer Season Announced
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 11, 2024

Linda Shelton, Executive Director of The Joyce Theater Foundation, has announced the calendar of performances from renowned U.S. and international dance companies slated for The Joyce Theater's Spring/Summer ‘25 Season.

Alvin Ailey Season Continues With Two World Premieres, Live Music, And More
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 11, 2024

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater's 2024-25 season celebrating ‘Legacy in Motion' and the life of Artistic Director Emerita Judith Jamison moves forward with inspiring performances of acclaimed works and new pieces from a variety of choreographers for whom Alvin Ailey and Ms. Jamison paved the way.

Alicia Graf Mack, Renowned Dancer, Educator, and Institutional Leader Appointed Artistic Director of AILEY
by Stephi Wild - Nov 22, 2024

The Board of Trustees of Alvin Ailey Dance Foundation has announced that Alicia Graf Mack has been appointed Artistic Director of AILEY. Learn more about Mack here!

Interview: Janet Eilber talks MARTHA GRAHAM DANCE COMPANY'S American Legacies and more
by R. Scott Reedy - Nov 20, 2024

Janet Eilber was a high school senior at Michigan’s Interlochen School for the Arts when she first crossed paths with modern dance legend Martha Graham (1894–1991). After auditioning for Graham, the dancer and actor attended the Juilliard School at Graham’s recommendation, and subsequently joined the doyenne’s eponymous dance company where she became a soloist at age 21, dancing many of the roles made famous by Graham.

BOCA TUYA Unveils Fall Season With Omar Román De Jesús
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 14, 2024

BOCA TUYA revealed its fall season featuring an international tour in Panama, new leadership appointments, and a solo performance at 92NY Harkness Dance Center in New York City. Learn more!

Alvin Ailey's Opening Night Gala Will Honor Jody Gottfried Arnhold
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 31, 2024

 Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater kicks off its five-week holiday season on Wednesday, December 4 at 7pm with a star-studded Opening Night Gala, including a performance at New York City Center and party at Ziegfeld Ballroom. Check out all of the details here!

92NY Harkness Dance Center to Present Omar Román De Jesús: BOCA TUYA
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 24, 2024

Explore BOCA TUYA's thought-provoking dance works by Omar Román de Jesús at The 92nd Street Y, featuring the New York premiere of Caress them in a way that hurts a little. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Martha Graham Dance Company Will Offer Two Open Rehearsals
by Stephi Wild - Sep 24, 2024

As part of its popular Studio Series, the Martha Graham Dance Company will offer two open rehearsals of Dark Meadow Suite, featuring highlights from the 1946 Graham classic Dark Meadow and We the People, a work created for the Company by choreographer Jamar Roberts in 2024.

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Returns To New York City Center This Winter
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 16, 2024

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater has announced its return to New York City Center from Dec. 4, 2024, to Jan. 5, 2025.

Kansas City Ballet Announces Company Dancer Promotions And New Members
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 13, 2024

Kansas City Ballet Artistic Director Devon Carney has announced the promotion of four current dancers and appointment of six new dancers to the professional Company.

Martha Graham Dance Company Celebrates GRAHAM100 With Studio Series Events
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 12, 2024

Martha Graham Dance Company has announced its 2024-2025 Studio Series, featuring performances, artist talks, and special events.