On March 30, Alvin Ailey and a group of young, Black modern dancers perform for the first time as members of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater at New York’s 92nd Street YM-YWHA. The Company travels ...

The nation’s premier modern dance company, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, has embarked on a coast-to-coast United States tour, bringing its celebration of Black artistry and heritage to seven ...

“Dance is for everybody. I believe that dance came from the people and that it should always be delivered back to the people.” Alvin Ailey Experience the mesmerizing artistry of Alvin Ailey American ...

Having danced with Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater for an astounding 25 years, dancer Vernard J. Gilmore has been interviewed almost as many times as he's performed the company's signature work, ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The world-renowned Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater troupe will return to the Detroit Opera House this weekend, with multiple ...

On December 3, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater opened its 2025–26 holiday season at New York City Center with a gala that marked a turning point for the company. The five-week engagement—running ...

Alvin Ailey first brought his groundbreaking modern dance company, the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, to Kansas City in 1968, initiating a decade of performances. In 1984, more than one hundred ...

A celebration of life is being planned for Judith Jamison, a pioneering figure in modern dance and culture who helped to break down barriers for future generations. Alvin Ailey’s artistic director ...

The arc of dance: Alvin Ailey, photographed by Carl Van Vechten in 1955, and, seven years later, by Jack Mitchell. L: Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Yale ...

The Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater will perform four shows at the Detroit Opera House between March 14-16. The performances will feature multiple world premieres, including "Sacred Songs," a ...