Ailey Ascending by Alvin Alley America Dance T...

The company will also work with students and senior citizens to explore the choreography and history of Revelations through in-person residencies. Each performance will culminate in Alvin Ailey’s American masterpiece Revelations, which has inspired generations through its powerful storytelling and soul-stirring spirituals since its creation in 1960. Highlights include a Battle 10 th Anniversary program an All Ailey program featuring Blues Suite, Alvin Ailey’s original masterpiece based upon his “blood memories” of growing up in rural Texas, Cry, his beloved classic dedicated to “all Black women everywhere-especially our mothers” and a new production of Battle’s Reflections in D from Ailey’s legendary collaboration with Duke Ellington and the return of hip-hop innovator Rennie Harris’s acclaimed Lazarus. Ailey’s renowned artists will perform a diverse repertory of premieres, new productions and Ailey classics after a two-year absence from The Music Center, its Southern California home. LOS ANGELES (March 9, 2022) – The Music Center welcomes America’s beloved cultural ambassador to the world, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, back to Los Angeles for five days of dance and learning that celebrate the decade-long leadership of its visionary Artistic Director Robert Battle as part of the 19 th season of Glorya Kaufman Presents Dance at The Music Center. Proceeds from this spectacular one-night-only performance support Ailey’s vital programs for young people, including scholarships for talented students of The Ailey School and innovative Arts In Education & Community Programs like Aile圜amp and public school residencies.Alvin Ailey Celebrates 50 th anniversary of Cry, a 16-minute Tour-de-Force Solo, and a Decade of Leadership by Artistic Director Robert Battle Performances Feature Breathtaking Premieres, Returning Favorites and Ailey Classics, including Revelations, April 6 - 10, 2022 The evening continues after the performance with a festive soirée with dinner, music, and of course, dancing.

And for the first time ever, the event will include a special performance by Ailey Extension students. The evening starts with a can’t-miss performance created by choreographer (and former Ailey dancer) Hope Boykin, featuring the unmatched artistry of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater alongside the outstanding members of Ailey II, students from The Ailey School, the inspiring youngsters from Aile圜amp. Join us for the party of the year! This year’s gala returns with an extra special one-night-only Ailey spectacular celebrating the art and soul of dance to be held for the first time at the beautiful Jazz at Lincoln Center.

Ailey Ascending by Alvin Alley America Dance T...