Joan Weill News

Jazz Choreography Enterprises, Inc. presents New York Jazz Choreography Project for its semiannual dance concert devoted exclusively to jazz. JCE features works from emerging to established choreographers, and this year, the performance will feature works from seasoned jazz veterans Sue Samuels and Crystal Chapman. Newcomers include Tyrell V. Rolle, who was featured on 'SYTYCD' in 2010, and Matt Pardo, a dancer from the Lucinda Childs Dance Company.

The internationally acclaimed Elisa Monte Dance returns to the New York stage to premiere their brand new 2012 season at The Ailey Citigroup Theatre (at the Joan Weill Center for Dance/405 West 55th Street at 9th Avenue) and will present another exhilarating season of dance featuring the New York premieres of 'Unstable Ground,"

Alvin Ailey Dance Foundation today announced that after two decades of accomplishments with the Ailey organization-16 of them as the organization's Executive Director-Sharon Gersten Luckman is planning to step down in 2013, in order to pursue new endeavors.

The internationally acclaimed Elisa Monte Dance returns to the New York stage to premiere their brand new 2012 season at The Ailey Citigroup Theatre (at the Joan Weill Center for Dance/405 West 55th Street at 9th Avenue) and will present another exhilarating season of dance featuring the New York premieres of 'Unstable Ground," with commissioned music by Lois Vierk; "In Absentia" featuring new music by Kevin Keller; and "Outside In" with original music by Ben Doyle, as well as a revival performance of "Pigs and Fishes" and an excerpt from "Amor Fait" on Thursday, April 12th (8PM) for a limited engagement scheduled through April 14th.

Jazz Choreography Enterprises, Inc. will present New York Jazz Choreography Project for its semiannual dance concert devoted exclusively to jazz. JCE features works from emerging choreographers like Ellenore Scott, who is making waves at a young age after being a finalist on 'So You Think You Can Dance?,' to experienced veterans of the jazz world like Sue Samuels, who has established herself as one of the staples of today's performing arts community.

Jazz Choreography Enterprises, Inc. will present New York Jazz Choreography Project for its semiannual dance concert devoted exclusively to jazz. JCE features works from emerging choreographers like Ellenore Scott, who is making waves at a young age after being a finalist on 'So You Think You Can Dance?,' to experienced veterans of the jazz world like Sue Samuels, who has established herself as one of the staples of today's performing arts community.

Culture Project's Women Center Stage will present the New York premiere of MoLoRa, the stunning Farber Foundry production based on the ancient Oresteia Trilogy, adapted and directed by Yael Farber.

Learn the fundamentals of International Latin rumba and cha cha in just 4 weeks (August 4th - 25th) at The Ailey Extension's International Dance Performance Workshop!

Welcomed warmly and wildly by Russian audiences, last week's Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater performances in Moscow launched 'American Seasons in Russia,' a year-long celebration of American arts and culture.

Culture Project's Women Center Stage just opened the New York premiere of MoLoRa, the stunning Farber Foundry production based on the ancient Oresteia Trilogy, adapted and directed by Yael Farber. Performances began at the Ailey Citigroup Theater at The Joan Weill Center for Dance (405 West 55th Street, NYC) on June 30th and will continue through July 24th, 2011, for 22 performances only.

Culture Project's Women Center Stage will present the New York premiere of MoLoRa, the stunning Farber Foundry production based on the ancient Oresteia Trilogy, adapted and directed by Yael Farber.

Culture Project's Women Center Stage will present the New York premiere of MoLoRa, the stunning Farber Foundry production based on the ancient Oresteia Trilogy, adapted and directed by Yael Farber.

School is nearly out and for teens and college students nationwide that means one thing - summer vacation!

Revealing his vision for Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater for the first time, incoming Artistic Director Robert Battle today announced highlights of the company's 2011/12 performance season, offering a program that extends the vital legacy of Alvin Ailey (1931-1989) in exciting new directions.

Culture Project's Women Center Stage will present the New York premiere of MoLoRa, the stunning Farber Foundry production based on the ancient Oresteia Trilogy, adapted and directed by Yael Farber.

Join Treehouse Shakers with their original dance-play, Coyote's Dance, May 4, 5, & 6 @ 11 am (School Performances) and May 7 @ 1:30 pm (Public Performances), written by Mara McEwin, choreographed by Emily Bunning and music by award winning musicians Roderick Jackson and the First Women's Nation a cappella group, Ulali. Performances take place at The Ailey Citigroup Theater, Joan Weill Center for Dance, 405 West 55th St. (Corner of 9th Ave). Box Office & Info: 212.715.1914 or www.treehouseshakers.com

Treehouse Shakers Presents Coyote's Dance on May 4, 5, & 6 @ 11 am (School Performances), May 7 @ 1:30 pm (Public Performances) at The Ailey Citigroup Theater

Join Treehouse Shakers with their original dance-play, Coyote's Dance, May 4, 5, & 6 @ 11 am (School Performances) and May 7 @ 1:30 pm (Public Performances), written by Mara McEwin, choreographed by Emily Bunning and music by award winning musicians Roderick Jackson and the First Women's Nation a cappella group, Ulali. Performances take place at The Ailey Citigroup Theater, Joan Weill Center for Dance, 405 West 55th St. (Corner of 9th Ave). Box Office & Info: 212.715.1914 or www.treehouseshakers.com

The Ailey Extension welcomes dance and theater enthusiasts to participate in a Contemporary dance workshop series with The Lion King cast member, Ray Mercer, on April 11th, 18th and 25th at the Joan Weill Center for Dance, located at 405 West 55th Street (at 9th Avenue).

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.