Sarita Allen

Alvin Ailey Season Continues With Two World Premieres, Live Music, And More

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.

CLYMOVE DANCE GALA To Honors Sarita Allen This Week

CLYMOVE DANCE GALA honors Sarita Allen, will present two World Premieres, and a performance of Elisa Monte's 'Pigs and Fishes' on Tuesday, April 2, 2024 at 7:00 PM at Ailey Citigroup Theater.

De Mille Working Group Presents AGNES DE MILLE AND THE INTRINSIC AMERICAN, October 2

The De Mille Working Group presents 'Agnes de Mille and the Intrinsic American,' an evening of discussion and performance at the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts on October 2, 2023. Celebrating the 80th anniversary of Agnes de Mille's ballet 'Rodeo.'

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater to Present Works by Kyle Abraham and Twyla Tharp at New York City Center

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, New York City Center's Principal Dance Company and America's cultural ambassador to the world, has announced highlights of its always-anticipated annual season at New York City Center. Returning to its “home” theater for four weeks November 30 - December 24, 2022, the Ailey company will present a world premiere by Kyle Abraham, the company premiere of Twyla Tharp's Roy's Joys, and a new production of Alvin Ailey's Survivors.

Ailey Extension Kicks Off 2022 With Celebration Of Founder, New Weekly Classes, and Dance Cardio Workshop

Ailey Extension is helping people all around the world kickstart their 2022 resolutions with new workshops and weekly classes to help make movement part of a fun and healthy lifestyle.

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater's New York City Center Homecoming Season Kicks Off This Week

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater kicks off its homecoming season with a one-night only gala benefit on Wednesday, December 1 at 7pm, complete with an exceptional performance at New York City Center and dinner-party at the Ziegfeld Ballroom.

BWW Feature: AILEY EXTENSION Invites Participants to Enjoy the Art of Dance

Broadwayworld had the pleasure of recently attending a sampling of the Ailey Extension classes. During the 60-minute session we enjoyed three dance techniques that offered by the renowned education program.

Ailey Extension Celebrates National Dance Day by Reopening Studios for In-Studio Classes

For the first time since March 2020, New Yorkers of all experience levels and backgrounds are invited to join in the dance at the Joan Weill Center for Dance – NYC’s largest building dedicated to dance – with their favorite instructors, inspiring guest artists and esteemed musicians. 

Ailey Extension to Host Virtual Classes And Special Workshops for National Physical Fitness Month

Ailey Extension has kicked off National Physical Fitness Month with an invitation for people around the world to have fun being fit and fabulous during in an array of virtual classes and special workshops. 

Ailey All Access Premieres 50th Anniversary Special CRY Film Adaptation On Mother's Day

The Ailey organization is furthering the pioneering vision of its founder by “bringing dance back to the people” and lifting spirits through Ailey All Access, a series of online offerings including streaming of free performance broadcasts, Ailey Extension dance and fitness classes, and more.

Ailey Extension Online Announces New Ways To Join In The Dance

Ailey Extension is stepping into 2021 with a range of inspiring new ways for students to dive into the world of dance.

Ailey Forward Virtual Season Continues With Heartfelt Farewell Program Celebrating Ailey's Longest Tenured Dancers

On Wednesday, December 9th at 7:30pm ET Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater's innovative Ailey Forward virtual holiday season continues with a heartfelt celebration of Ailey's longest tenured dancers Glenn Allen Sims and Linda Celeste Sims.

Photo Flash: Sterling K. Brown, Phylicia Rashad & More Join Ailey's REVELATIONS REIMAGINED Opening Night Benefit

Last night the premiere of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater’s “Revelations Reimagined” Opening Night Benefit for the groundbreaking Ailey Forward first-ever virtual holiday season began inspiring viewers around the world with incomparable performances introduced by Artistic Director Robert Battle and Artistic Director Emerita Judith Jamison.

Former Company Members To Teach Ailey Choreography During Online Workshops

In conjunction with Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater's first-ever virtual season (December 2-31, 2020), Ailey Extension is inviting dancers of all experience levels the chance to learn Ailey choreography from former Company members. Novice and experienced dancers alike are welcome to join virtual workshops to learn excerpts from Alvin Ailey's most celebrated works including Night Creature and Revelations. These workshops allow dancers to be part of a historic global experience as they come together with Ailey fans from around the world to revel in the global impact of Ailey's works and celebrate the 60th anniversary of the timeless American masterpiece Revelations.

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Presents AILEY FORWARD Virtual Season

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater will further a cherished legacy of uplifting and uniting audiences across the globe with a free virtual engagement celebrating six decades of Revelations. Extending from December 2 - 31, 2020, the season will feature a variety of special programs each available online for a one-week period and open to all.

Ailey Extension Online Celebrates National Dance Day With Virtual Workshops and Classes

Ailey Extension is celebrating National Dance Day this Saturday, September 19 with a full day of virtual classes and workshops to bring out the inner dancer in people from various ages, experience levels and abilities.

Ailey All Access Free Online Initiative Bringing Dance To The People Extended Through June

The Ailey organization regrets to announce that health concerns related to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic will prevent Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater's presentation of a June engagement at Lincoln Center, where the Company has performed for audiences each spring since 2013. 

Ailey Closes 2019-2020 New York City Center Engagement With New Year's Eve Revelations

Celebrate the beginning of 2020 with Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater's final performances of the 2019-2020 holiday engagement at New York City Center.

Ailey Dances Into Final Weeks at New York City Center with Holiday Performances and More

Witness the final weeks of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater's enchanting 2019-2020 holiday engagement at New York City Center. Upcoming highlights include holiday performances on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve and New Year's Day; an assortment of special programs; and a one-night-only season finale on what would have been Alvin Ailey's 89th birthday.

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Reveals Company Premiere of Camille A. Brown's CITY OF RAIN

On Tuesday, December 17th Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater reveals the company premiere of Camille A. Brown's City of Rain. This quietly lyrical piece honors the struggles and grace of a deceased friend, showing a different facet of the choreographer than Ailey audiences have seen in her previous works for the Company. Dedicated to Greg 'Blyes' Boomer, the work for 10 dancers is set to an original composition by Jonathan Melville Pratt entitled Two Way Dream. A recipient of numerous honors, including a 2014 Bessie Award for Outstanding Production for the work Mr. TOL. E. RAncE (Camille A. Brown & Dancers), Ms. Brown choreographed Broadway's Choir Boy (TONY nominee for Best Choreography), the TONY Award-winning revival of Once On This Island, and the Emmy Award-winning television special, Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert. [There are five more chances to see City of Rain this season: Dec. 20 eve, 21 eve, 27 eve, Jan. 1 eve, 5 mat.]