Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. One of the most storied dance companies in the country is celebrating its 65th anniversary this year with artists of all ages ...

Last week, for only the fourth time in its nearly 70-year history, the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater company began its new season under the leadership of a different Artistic Director: Alicia ...

The ballet company, one of the country’s most prestigious, had been under pressure to cancel its shows amid President Trump’s takeover of the performing arts center. By Julia Jacobs The gift from ...

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, ...

Stamatiou, a soloist who performs Cry — the ensemble piece that launched Jamison’s early career — described Jamison as a force who taught dancers to transcend performance and become vessels for ...

Since its inception, the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater has become a staple in popular culture, while using the art of modern dance to unite people from all walks of life. In celebration of its ...

A deep dive into the life and career of a dancer and choreographer might not seem like a natural fit for the Whitney Museum, but it turns out that its new exhibition on Alvin Ailey (1931–89), “Edges ...

The dance company will honor Jamison at its annual opening night gala celebrating its 65th season on Nov. 29. By Brande Victorian Deputy Awards Editor 2023 is a milestone year for the Alvin Ailey ...

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 ...