Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater to Close Northrop Moves 2011-12 Season, 5/1-2

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater closes the 2011-12 Northrop Moves Dance season with new works and returning favorites, with artistic director Robert Battle and associate artistic director Masazumi Chaya, May 1 and 2 at 7:30 p.m. at Northrop's Orpheum Theatre.

Tue, May 1 Program:
Home (Rennie Harris)
Takademe (Robert Battle)
The Hunt (Robert Battle)
Journey (Joyce Trisler)
Revelations (Alvin Ailey)

Wed, May 2 Program:
Arden Court (Paul Taylor)
Minus 16 (Ohad Naharin)
Revelations (Alvin Ailey)

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Come early for the Performance Preview, hosted by Carl Flink and Emilie Plauchè Flink. Includes special background information and interviews with the company. Tue, May 1, 6:15 – 7:00 pm, and Wed, May 2, 6:15 – 7:00 pm on the 3rd floor of Solera Restaurant (right next door to the Orpheum Theatre).