Stars of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, the rising young dancers of Ailey II, and gifted students from The Ailey School will come together for a spectacular one-night performance on Tuesday, May 3rd at 7pm on the world famous Apollo stage, where stars are born and legends are made. Led by Judith Jamison, in her final year as Artistic Director and joined by Artistic Director Designate Robert Battle, The Spring Gala Benefit performance at the Apollo Theater, (253 W 125th Street, between 7th & 8th Avenues) will be followed by a gala party, with festive dress, décor and dancing to music by deejay to the stars-DJ Ruckus.
Ailey At The Apollo will honor Guido Goldman, PhD., esteemed Vice Chairman of the Board of Trustees for Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater. Dr. Goldman's involvement with the Ailey Organization began more than twenty years ago and he has proven himself to be one of the Ailey Organization's most steadfast, caring and generous supporters. The Honorary Chairs are husband and wife award-winning actors Angela Bassett and Courtney B. Vance. Bassett is perhaps best known for her intense portrayal of Tina Turner in the biopic What's Love Got to Do With It and Vance has appeared in notable films such as The Hunt For Red October and The Preacher's Wife. Gala co-chairs are: Lynne & Anthony M. Carvette and Christopher J. Williams. Benefit Vice Chairs are Judith Byrd, Leslie & Tom Maheras, Celia & Henry McGee, David E. Monn, Gabriella E. Morris & Dennis J. Brownlee, Marc S. Strachan, and Pamela Zilly & John Schaefer.Ailey At The Apollo Spring Gala Benefit
Tuesday, May 3rd 2011 at 7:00pm
JUDITH JAMISON
ARTISTIC DIRECTOR
EVENT HONOREE
Guido Goldman
HONORARY CHAIRS
Angela Basset & Courtney B. Vance
GALA VICE CHAIRS
Judith Byrd
Leslie & Tom Maheras
Celia & Henry McGee
David E. Monn
Gabriella E. Morris & Dennis J. Brownlee
Marc S. Strachan
Pamela Zilly & John Schaefer
For more information and for tickets, visit www.alvinailey.org or call (212) 405-9031
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, recognized by U.S. Congressional resolution as a vital American "Cultural Ambassador to the World," grew from a now-fabled 1958 New York performance that changed American dance. Now led by Judith Jamison, joined by artistic director designate Robert Battle, the Company has performed for an estimated 23 million people in 71 countries on 6 continents, including two historic residencies in South Africa, celebrating the African-American cultural experience and the American modern dance tradition. The Ailey organization also includes; Ailey II (1974), a second company of young dancers and choreographers; The Ailey School (1969), extensive dance training programs; Ailey Arts in Education & Community Programs, bringing dance into classrooms and communities; and The Ailey Extension, dance and fitness classes for the general public at Ailey's home - The Joan Weill Center for Dance in New York City-the nation's largest building for dance.
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