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As a young dancer, Alvin Ailey principal Jamar Roberts learned more than just how to pick up choreography quickly from his teacher and mentor Angel Fraser-Logan at the Dance Empire of Miami. In a recent New York Times article, Roberts, says that Fraser-Logan “taught me how to be an artist—the importance of dance being a […]
In our July issue’s History: Lesson Plan, we learn about Alvin Ailey, who founded what would become one of the world’s most famous modern dance companies. From its earliest days, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater performed dances that reflected the African-American cultural experience to concert dance audiences. Jacqueline Green in Alvin Ailey’s Cry Check out […]
Contemporary class at The Ailey Extension. photo by Kyle Froman Win It! The Ailey Extension 5-class card In celebration of New York City Dance Week (June 16-25), The Ailey Extension is giving away a 5-class card, redeemable until the end of 2016. Don’t miss your chance to attend classes at one of the most popular […]
Win It! Two tickets to see Ailey II April 3, 3:00 pm Ailey Citigroup Theater Win a pair of tickets to see Jamar Roberts’ choreographic debut for Ailey II, with Gêmeos, loosely based on his childhood relationship with his brother. Enter below to win two tickets! Photo by Eduardo Patino, courtesy of AAADT [formidable id=98]
Ailey in Rushing’s ODETTA Win It! Two Tickets to See Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater December 23, 7:30 pm New York City Center Win a pair of tickets to see the 2015 Ailey City Center season, including ODETTA, choreographed by Matthew Rushing in homage to the late singer and civil rights activist Odetta Holmes. Enter […]
Having to learn a large chunk of new material in a short amount of time isn’t a new conundrum for dancers, but that doesn’t make it any less stressful. Elisa Clark, who has previously danced for Lar Lubovitch and Mark Morris, recently joined Ailey—just in time for the company’s performances this weekend at Lincoln Center. […]