Judith Jamison News

Crossroads Theatre Company has named Ezra Ezzard their new managing director.

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

The Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater will return to Boston for its annual performances this May. Learn more about the lineup here!

Join the fun at NJPAC's Ailey Day in Newark on April 6th. Enjoy free Ailey dance classes and more exciting activities.

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.

The Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater will returns to its Chicago home – the landmark Auditorium Theatre at 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive – for its 55th engagement, with six dynamic performances, April 17-21, 2024. Tickets, starting at $40, are now on sale at Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater | Auditorium Theatre.

Eisemann Center Presents continues the 2023-2024 Season with Contemporary West Dance Theatre (CWDT) in the Hill Performance Hall on Saturday, March 30, 2024, at 8:00 pm.

 The Music Center continues its 21st season of Glorya Kaufman Presents Dance at The Music Center with a seven-performance engagement by the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater.

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater’s annual run at The Kennedy Center is consistently a highlight of the winter season, and this year is no exception. This year the company brings three programs to D.C., all including Mr. Ailey’s 1960 classic Revelations, representing the best of recent revivals and new works. 

​​​​​​​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, 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.

What did our critic think of ALVIN AILEY WANTS YOU TO FEEL SOMETHING AGAIN at New York City Center?

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater's 65th anniversary season swings into the final two weeks of its holiday season engagement with an exciting lineup of performances that will captivate New York City Center audiences.

The Auditorium Theatre presents the return of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater from April 17-21,

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater's 65th anniversary season rolls into its third week of extraordinary performances with a new production from visionary choreographer Alonzo King, more chances to see returning favorites, and a weekend full of live music with the ‘Ailey & Jazz' program.

On November 29, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater kicked off its 65th anniversary season at a star-studded Opening Night Gala complete with a rousing performance and party. Honorary Chairs for the evening were Tony®, Emmy®, and GRAMMY® Award-winning and Oscar-nominated actress, singer, author, and producer Cynthia Erivo and 3x Emmy® Award-winning co-host of ABC’s “The View” and 2x New York Times best-selling author Sunny Hostin. Check out photos here!

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater’s 65th anniversary season kicks off New York City Center engagement celebrating legendary artistic director emerita Judith Jamison on Wednesday, November 29.

The Board of Trustees of Alvin Ailey Dance Foundation today announced that Robert Battle, Artistic Director of Ailey since 2011, has informed them that he needs to focus on his health and has submitted his resignation.

Experience the world premiere of Leslie Cuyjet's 'With Marion' at The Kitchen at Westbeth. This innovative performance explores the life and legacy of Marion Cuyjet, a trailblazing dance educator. Don't miss this limited engagement from November 29th to December 2nd.

On the heels of a successful international tour, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater kicks off its 65th anniversary season at New York City Center on November 29 with an Opening Night Gala honoring beloved trailblazer and iconic Artistic Director Emerita Judith Jamison. Learn more about the gala here!