Judith Jamison

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater will be in Atlanta from Feb. 16 – 19 at the Fabulous Fox Theatre! This year marks an exciting and historical year as the Company returns to Atlanta for the first time under the new direction from artistic director, Robert Battle.  The performances promise to excite the senses and capture the heart! Alvin Ailey was so kind to let me give a way a pair of tickets on opening night Thursday, Feb.16th at 7:30pm! All you have to do is let us know what you would...Read Full Story

The annual appearance of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater company at the Fox in February is one of Atlanta's favorite traditions, but this year the tradition returns with a difference. Originally created by dance legend Alvin Ailey in 1958 and then helmed by the equally iconic Judith Jamison since Ailey's death in 1989, the Ailey company saw a major change this year when Jamison retired and handed the reins of the company over to the young choreographer Robert Battle.… [ Read more...Read Full Story

Joan Weill, Robert Battle, Eileen and Michael Chiarello, Jessica Bibliowicz * Under the leadership of new artistic director Robert Battle who was chosen by his predecessor, the legendary Judith Jamison , as “the creative force of Ailey’s future,” the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre (AAADT) extraordinary dancers are moving audiences once again with their unparalleled artistry during its inaugural five-week only New York City Center season. The season which kicked off with a splashy...Read Full Story

JOCELYN NOVECK AP National Writer NEW YORK You can always count on a few things about the annual Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater gala at City Center. It will be a grand occasion. The audience will be packed, enthusiastic, beautifully dressed. Much money will be raised, and "Revelations" will be on the program. Not that it should be any different. But this year's event posed a unique challenge: How to make "Revelations," that crown jewel in...Read Full Story

The Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater discount code has finally been added! While this limited time discount offer exists, you'll have the chance to buy tickets for Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater and save money. Don't miss this awesome opportunity to see Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater's event in Toronto, ON while saving money! Here are all the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater performance details: Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Sony Centre For The Performing Arts Toronto, ON Thu...Read Full Story

Paulette Washington, Lori Stokes , Sade Baderinwa , Sharon Taylor, Kimberly Davies, Carmen de Lavallade, Debra L.Lee , Jaque Lee , Jesse Norman, Judith Jamison, Iman in Zac Posen Spring 2012 walked the red carpet at the 2011 Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater’s opening night gala at New York City Center .  John Legend performed on stage, view performance and red carpet photos below. Image credit wireimageRead Full Story

New York Times A Tribute on World AIDS Day, With Moves From the Street and the Clubs New York Times A Tribute to Alvin Ailey on World AIDS Day: Antonio Douthit and Alicia Graf Mack of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater in the premiere of “Home,” by Rennie Harris, at City Center. By CLAUDIA LA ROCCO Given Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater's ... A Song and Dance to Celebrate Alvin Ailey Wall Street Journal Ailey pulls out the stops at festive season opener San Francisco Chronicle Scene...Read Full Story

Chicago, Thursday, April 7, 2011. Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater has just announced their Chicago dates for May which will include six performances and two student matinees from May 18 through May 22. (See complete schedule at the bottom of this post).  Known as an American cultural ambassador to the world, Ailey will present six Chicago premieres along with "Revelations" and "Night Creature"-- two of their signature masterpieces. Here is a look at the Chicago programs. 1.  Three Black...Read Full Story

Judith Jamison and Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater artistic director designate, Robert Battle *Judith Jamison, who, after 21 years at the helm is stepping down as artistic director of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, along with her artistic director designate, Robert Battle, recently attended a fundraising gala to celebrate the dance company. The Center Dance Arts (CDA) and the Music Center held the event at the historic home of CDA Chair Mattie McFadden-Lawson and Music Center...Read Full Story

High voltage electricity could be felt throughout the White House East Room Tuesday evening as dancers sashayed through a cosmos of movements, each more brilliant than the next, competing against each other in a competition of supremacy--ballet, contemporary, hip-hop--all a celebration of American dance. First Lady Michelle Obama hosted her first series of dance performances as part of an event honoring Alvin Ailey's iconic artistic director Judith Jameson (pictured left), who will be...Read Full Story