Robert Battle News

Seattle Theatre Group (STG) presents Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater (AAADT), recognized by U.S. Congress as a vital American 'Cultural Ambassador to the World,' will inspire, enlighten and entertain Seattle audiences for three performances only on Friday, March 25 - Sunday, March 27, 2011 at The 5th Avenue Theatre.

The Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall has announced the premiere of the Bravo! Series for 2011-2012. The new series will combine Dance, Classical, Orchestra and other unique performances.

Alvin Ailey Dance Foundation is proud to be voted as one of the charities to receive $200,000 from American Express through the company's Members Project program.

Ailey II, the youthful and gifted second company of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, will return to its home, The Ailey Citigroup Theater, for a highly anticipated two-week season featuring 14 exciting performances from April 6-17.

'Culture Ambassador to the World' Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater continues the celebration of the 50 year anniversary of Alvin Ailey's classic Revelations with performances Saturday, February 26, 2011 at 2pm and 8 pm and Sunday, February 27, 2011 at 2pm at the Academy of Music. This Philadelphia performance marks the homecoming of Philly native Judith Jamison who leads the dance group through her final season as artistic director, and will be joined by Artistic Director Designate Robert Battle.

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater has successfully toured the UK three times in the past five years, presented by Dance Consortium, but this will be the first time its younger second company, Ailey 2, will appear in Britain.

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, one of the world's favorite dance companies, returns to the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County February 17-20, as part of a 24-city U.S. Tour celebrating 50 years of Alvin Ailey's timeless masterpiece, Revelations. Ailey's acclaimed dancers, including Miami natives Amos J. Machanic, Jr. and Jamar Roberts, will move audiences with exciting premieres, dramatic new productions, repertory favorites and classic Revelations.

Seattle Theatre Group (STG) presents Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater (AAADT), recognized by U.S. Congress as a vital American 'Cultural Ambassador to the World,' will inspire, enlighten and entertain Seattle audiences for three performances only on Friday, March 25 - Sunday, March 27, 2011 at The 5th Avenue Theatre.

Building upon the success of their 21st anniversary season, River North Dance Chicago (RNDC) unveils a new name, new logo and world premiere in the New Year.

'Culture Ambassador to the World' Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater continues the celebration of the 50 year anniversary of Alvin Ailey's classic Revelations with performances Saturday, February 26, 2011 at 2pm and 8 pm and Sunday, February 27, 2011 at 2pm at the Academy of Music. This Philadelphia performance marks the homecoming of Philly native Judith Jamison who leads the dance group through her final season as artistic director, and will be joined by Artistic Director Designate Robert Battle.

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, one of the world's favorite dance companies, returns to the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County February 17-20, as part of a 24-city U.S. Tour celebrating 50 years of Alvin Ailey's timeless masterpiece, Revelations. Ailey's acclaimed dancers, including Miami natives Amos J. Machanic, Jr. and Jamar Roberts, will move audiences with exciting premieres, dramatic new productions, repertory favorites and classic Revelations.

Now celebrating its Fifth Anniversary Season, the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County proudly presents Black History Month 2011. The Adrienne Arsht Center is preparing to host a variety of activities and performances celebrating the African Diaspora throughout the month of February. These include the gospel musical CROWNS, FESTEJO: PERU NEGRO & EVA AYLLON, RHAW/RENNIE HARRIS AWE-INSPIRING WORKS, FREE GOSPEL SUNDAYS WITH KURT CARR, ALVIN AILEY AMERICAN DANCE THEATER, and JAZZ ROOTS: CELEBRATING MILES.

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, recognized by U.S. Congress as a vital American 'Cultural Ambassador to the World,' will inspire, enlighten and entertain from February through May in 24 North American cities, continuing the celebration of the 50 years of Alvin Ailey's Revelations. The tour will kick off on February 1st at Washington, D.C.'s Kennedy Center, and will continue through May 22nd with visits to Atlanta, GA; Miami, FL; Berkeley, CA; Los Angeles, CA; Philadelphia, PA; Chicago, IL; St. Louis, MO; Newark, NJ; Vancouver & Victoria, Canada and other cities.

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, one of the world's favorite dance companies, returns to the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County February 17-20, as part of a 24-city U.S. Tour celebrating 50 years of Alvin Ailey's timeless masterpiece, Revelations. Ailey's acclaimed dancers, including Miami natives Amos J. Machanic, Jr. and Jamar Roberts, will move audiences with exciting premieres, dramatic new productions, repertory favorites and classic Revelations.

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, recognized by U.S. Congress as a vital American 'Cultural Ambassador to the World,' will inspire, enlighten and entertain from February through May in 24 North American cities, continuing the celebration of the 50 years of Alvin Ailey's Revelations. The tour will kick off on February 1st at Washington, D.C.'s Kennedy Center, and will continue through May 22nd with visits to Atlanta, GA; Miami, FL; Berkeley, CA; Los Angeles, CA; Philadelphia, PA; Chicago, IL; St. Louis, MO; Newark, NJ; Vancouver & Victoria, Canada and other cities.

Building upon the success of their 21st anniversary season, River North Dance Chicago (RNDC) unveils a new name, new logo and world premiere in the New Year.

In an exciting finish to Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater's five-week New York engagement, Sunday night's closing performance paid tribute to Ailey's leading woman Judith Jamison on her final season as artistic director.

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater closes at the New York City Center on January 2, 2011. New York City Center is located at 131 West 55th Street, between Sixth and Seventh Avenues.

Judith Jamison rings the closing bell at the New York Stock Exchange on December 27, 2010 in New York City.

On Monday, December 27, the renowned Judith Jamison, in her final year as Artistic Director Designate of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, will visit NYSE to ring the Closing Bell.