Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater was founded in 1958 by dancer, choreographer and visionary, Alvin Ailey. Mr. Ailey created the company to establish a multi-racial repertory company dedicated to presenting dance works from the past and present from both established and emerging choreographers.
Today, under the artistic direction of Judith Jamison, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater is made up of 30 of the most talented and versatile dancers in the world. Its impressive repertory features work from choreographers like Ulysses Dove, Talley Beatty and Alvin Ailey. Since its inception, Ailey has performed in over 71 countries on six continents. A typical Ailey season includes an international tour, US tour to over 20 cities,and a five-week New York season at New York City Center.
In 2004, AAADT moved to a new home at 55th Street and 9th Avenue in New York City. It is a state of the art facility which includes 12 studios, a black box theater and office space for administrative and outreach purposes. Ailey’s home is the largest complex exclusively dedicated to dance in the United States.
Mr. Ailey strongly believed dance is for everyone. In the tradition of that belief, AAADT operates various arts in education and community programs and The Ailey Extension. The Ailey Extension offers classes to the public seven days a week in a variety of techniques-from ballet to West African- taught by instructors at the top of their field.
For more information about Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, visit our home on the web at www.alvinailey.org. Shop the boutique, check the Extension class schedule and much more!
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