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Dance Company Ailey II Comes To CAPA Davidson Theatre in September
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 30, 2025

Ailey II, the celebrated second company of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, will embark on a national fall tour beginning this September. The next generation of dance includes a performance in Columbus at 7:30 pm Tuesday, September 30, at the Davidson Theatre.

Alvin Ailey Will Return to NJPAC to Celebrate the Life and Legacy of Judith Jamison
by Stephi Wild - Apr 30, 2025

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater will return to the New Jersey Performing Arts Center on Mother's Day Weekend as the final stop on its coast-to-coast 2025 United States tour in a season celebrating Artistic Director Emerita Judith Jamison.

Westport Country Playhouse to Present AILEY II: THE NEXT GENERATION OF DANCE
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 15, 2025

Westport Country Playhouse will present Ailey II: The Next Generation of Dance on Thursday, May 1, at 7 p.m. The program will feature Houston Thomas’s premiere Down the Rabbit Hole, Alvin Ailey’s Streams, and Baye & Asa’s John 4:20.

Tribute to Alvin Ailey's Judith Jamison Panel Discussion Comes to NJPAC Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Apr 14, 2025

A special pre-performance event will pay homage to Alvin Ailey’s beloved Artistic Director Emerita Judith Jamison (1943-2024) with a panel discussion celebrating her life, work, and legacy.

Alvin Ailey Dance Theater To End National Tour At NJPAC This May
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 28, 2025

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater will return to the New Jersey Performing Arts Center on Mother's Day Weekend, Friday-Sunday, May 9-11, 2025, as the final stop on its coast-to-coast 2025 United States tour.

Alvin Ailey Dance Theater to End National Tour In Newark in May
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 27, 2025

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater will return to the New Jersey Performing Arts Center on Mother's Day Weekend. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater To Celebrate Black Artistry And Heritage In Seven Cities During Black History Month
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 23, 2025

The nation's premier modern dance company, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater will embark on a coast-to-coast 2025 United States tour in late January, bringing the Company's unparalleled celebration of Black artistry and heritage to seven cities during Black History Month.

The Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts Will Celebrate AILEY II in February
by Stephi Wild - Jan 23, 2025

The Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County will present an evening of celebration of life and legacy through dancing with Ailey II in February.

Dance Company Ailey II to Return to Popejoy Hall in February
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 10, 2024

Ailey II wil return to Popejoy Hall in February, debuting a number of new dancers and choreography, all imbued with the magic of early-career dance talent. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Announces New York City Center Holiday Season
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 30, 2024

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater has announced its holiday season at New York City Center, running from December 4 to January 5, featuring a mix of premieres, new productions, and returning favorites.

BAM To Present Two Alvin Ailey Programs In June
by A.A. Cristi - May 16, 2024

Experience the powerful performances of Alvin Ailey's dance company at BAM from June 4-9, featuring two captivating programs that showcase the artistry and innovation of contemporary dance.

Review: Fifty Years Since its Founding, Ailey II Takes the Spotlight
by Lora Strum - Apr 11, 2024

What did our critic think of FIFTY YEARS SINCE ITS FOUNDING, AILEY II FINDS ITS SPOTLIGHT at The Joyce Theatre?

Ailey II Celebrates Golden Anniversary Season at The Joyce Theater in April
by Stephi Wild - Mar 5, 2024

Fresh on the heels of a successful world tour, Ailey II, the celebrated second company to Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, returns to The Joyce Theater from April 9 – 14 with a golden anniversary celebratory program.

Dance St. Louis and PNC Arts Alive Bring AILEY II to the Touhill Performing Arts Center in March
by Stephi Wild - Jan 22, 2024

​​​​​​​Dance St. Louis continues its 58th season by presenting the universally renowned powerhouse dance company Ailey II for two nights- March 1 and 2 at the Touhill Performing Arts Center-in celebration of Ailey II's 50th Anniversary.

Ailey II, The Next Generation Of Dance, Leaps Into Its 50th Anniversary With A World Tour And New York Season
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 5, 2024

Ailey II, the next generation of dance, will mark its 50th anniversary of bringing “off-the-charts energy” to the stage by embarking on a world tour from January 20 – May 19, inspiring audiences from Rotterdam, Netherlands to Kansas City, Missouri.