Robert Battle News

GYPSY Comes to Cahn Auditorium This Summer

by A.A. Cristi — July 11, 2017

Music Theater Works (formerly Light Opera Works) presents GYPSY, the tale of an ambitious stage mother fighting for her daughters' success, at Cahn Auditorium in Evanston, August 19 through 27.

Young Dancemakers Company to Perform Free Concerts in NYC Boroughs

by BWW News Desk — July 11, 2017

Young Dancemakers Company is a unique summer ensemble of ethnically diverse New York City teens, creating and performing their original choreography in free concerts at prominent theaters city-wide, July 26 through August 5th.

Juilliard Dance Announces 2017-18 Season

by A.A. Cristi — July 10, 2017

Juilliard Dance, entering its 66th season, opens its new season in December with New Dances: Edition 2017 featuring four world-premiere dances by up-and-coming choreographers Bryan Arias(first-year class), Gentian Doda (second-year class),Roy Assaf (third-year class), and Gustavo Ramirez Sans

Ariel Rivka Dance Celebrates 10th Anniversary at NYLA

by BWW News Desk — July 10, 2017

Known for its “powerfully engaging” (New York Arts) choreography, Ariel Rivka Dance reflects on 10 seasons of provocative modern dance with a pair of career-spanning programs to be performed at New York Live Arts from September 6-9, 2017.

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater to Return to Paris, Basel, Germany and Copenhagen

by BWW News Desk — July 6, 2017

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, recognized by U.

The Bessies Announce Emerging Choreographer Nominees, Juried Award Recipient

by BWW News Desk — June 30, 2017

The NY Dance and Performance Awards, the Bessies, New York City's premier dance awards honoring outstanding creative work in the field, today announced that the nominees for the 2017 Outstanding Emerging Choreographer Award are Lela Aisha Jones, Niall Jones, Will Rawls, and Kate Skarpetowska.

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater to Return to Paris, Basel, Germany and Copenhagen

by BWW News Desk — June 22, 2017

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, recognized by U.

Young Dancemakers Company Comes to the NYC Boroughs This July

by A.A. Cristi — June 20, 2017

Young Dancemakers Company is a unique summer ensemble of ethnically diverse New York City teens, creating and performing their original choreography in free concerts at prominent theaters city-wide, July 26 through August 5th.

The 2017 Ailey Spirit Gala Benefit Raises Record-Breaking $1.4 Million

by A.A. Cristi — June 16, 2017

The Ailey Spirit Gala broke records last night as the centerpiece of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater's 2017 Lincoln Center engagement, led by Artistic Director Robert Battle.

Ailey's Lincoln Center Engagement Continues Through Father's Day

by BWW News Desk — June 15, 2017

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater's 2017 Lincoln Center engagement continues with six performances left to enjoy with loved ones through Sunday, June 18.

Ailey Extension Celebrates NYC Dance Week With 30 Free Classes

by A.A. Cristi — June 13, 2017

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2017 Battery Dance Festival Announced for August

by Julie Musbach — June 11, 2017

Battery Dance, in association with Battery Park City Authority, announces the 36th Annual Battery Dance Festival, with free performances on August 13-18, 2017, from 7pm to 9pm against the breathtaking backdrop of the New York Harbor at Robert F.

36th Annual Battery Dance Festival Announces August Lineup

by BWW News Desk — June 8, 2017

Battery Dance, in association with Battery Park City Authority, announces the 36th Annual Battery Dance Festival, with free performances on August 13-18, 2017, from 7pm to 9pm against the breathtaking backdrop of the New York Harbor at Robert F.

Alvin Ailey's 2017 Lincoln Center Five-Day Engagement Begins 6/14

by A.A. Cristi — June 7, 2017

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, led by Artistic Director Robert Battle, will return to Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts for a five-day, seven-performance engagement at the David H.

AILEY SPIRIT GALA Benefit to Support Scholarships and Arts in Education Programs

by A.A. Cristi — May 25, 2017

The centerpiece of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater's Lincoln Center engagement is The Ailey Spirit Gala on Thursday, June 15th.

Glitter and Be Gay at CANDIDE Opening 6/3 at Music Theatre Works

by A.A. Cristi — May 24, 2017

Music Theater Works (formerly Light Opera Works) presents the Leonard Bernstein classic, CANDIDE, based on Voltaire's satire on the follies of the human race, at Cahn Auditorium in Evanston, June 3 through 11.

Community Activities, MOONLIGHT X AILEY and More Added to Ailey's Lincoln Center Season

by BWW News Desk — May 11, 2017

Artistic Director Robert Battle announces a variety of exciting happenings in connection with Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater's Lincoln Center season at the David H.

Nadine Malouf to Lead U.S. Premiere of OH MY SWEET LAND Across the Boroughs

by BWW News Desk — May 8, 2017

The Play Company (PlayCo), led by Founding Producer Kate Loewald and Managing Director Robert Bradshaw announce the U.

Alvin Ailey to Offer Free Workshops to Inspire, Educate at NJPAC

by BWW News Desk — April 18, 2017

New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) will hold a series of FREE workshops and events to inspire, educate and celebrate Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater and its significance to American culture.

Auditorium Theatre Announces 2017-18 Season

by BWW News Desk — April 12, 2017

The Auditorium Theatre announces its 2017-18 Season under new Chief Executive Officer, Tania Castroverde Moskalenko, and its new tagline, "The Theatre for the People.