“Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, New York City Center’s Principal Dance Company and America’s cultural ambassador to the world, announces a much-anticipated 65th anniversary season at its New York City Center “home” from November 29 – December 31. The engagement features world premieres by former Ailey company member Elizabeth Roxas-Dobrish and the versatile Amy Hall Garner— the first awardee of a new Ailey Artist in Residence program. New productions include Ronald K. Brown’s Dancing Spirit, Alonzo King’s Following the Subtle Current Upstream, Jamar Roberts’s Ode, and Hans van Manen’s Solo. A dozen works by Alvin Ailey will be represented, including highlights programs of Ailey Classics and Ailey & Jazz with live music. Mr. Ailey’s must-see masterpiece Revelations will be performed throughout the season, with soul-stirring live music on the opening night and first weekend.” — Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater’s Solomon Dumas, Constance Stamatiou and Yazzmeen Laidler in Alvin Ailey’s Revelations. Photo by Paul Kolnik.Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater in Ronald K. Brown’s Dancing Spirit. Photo by Paul Kolnik.Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater in Jamar Roberts’ Ode. Photo by Paul Kolnik. Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater in Alvin Ailey’s For Bird – With Love. Photo by Paul Kolnik.Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater in Kyle Abraham’s Are You in Your Feelings?. Photo by Paul Kolnik.Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater’s Constance Stamatiou in Alvin Ailey’s Cry. Photo by Paul Kolnik. Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater’s Renaldo Maurice and Jacquelin Harris in Paul Taylor’s Duet. Photo by Paul Kolnik.Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater’s Khalia Campbell and James Gilmer in Jamar Roberts In A Sentimental Mood. Photo by Paul Kolnik.Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater in Alvin Ailey’s Memoria with Ailey II and students of The Ailey School. Photo by Paul Kolnik.Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater in Alvin Ailey’s Night Creature. Photo by Christopher Duggan.Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater’s Yannick Lebrun and Jacquelin Harris in Alvin Ailey’s Survivors. Photo by Paul Kolnik.
Following Ailey’s season launch in New York, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater will reach over 20 cities from coast-to-coast during a North American tour including Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles, Miami and, Washington, D.C.
Title Photo: Photo: Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater in Alvin Ailey’s Revelations. Photo by Paul Kolnik.
Images courtesy Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater.
