Ailey II at Touhill Performing Arts Center

Dance St. Louis continues its landmark 60th anniversary season by presenting the legendary Ailey II for two nights at the Touhill Performing Arts Center. Each night ncludes a special live music pre-show featuring Chuck Berry's son and grandsons of What the Chuck! Tribute Band. Direct from New York City, Ailey II, one of the most popular dance companies in the country, performs three bold works each night:

• The St. Louis premiere of Chalvar Monteiro's BERRY DREAMIN', a new work commissioned by Dance St. Louis for our 60th anniversary season and in celebration of the music, life and impact of the “Father of Rock and Roll” Chuck Berry and his centennial.
• Houston Thomas' DOWN THE RABBIT HOLE, which is inspired by The Matrix film series and set to a score by Johannes Goldbach.
• Alvin Ailey's iconic masterpiece REVELATIONS. Performed to African American spirituals, song-sermons, gospel songs, and holy blues, the cultural treasure explores the places of deepest grief and holiest joy in the soul.

Ailey II moves audiences to their feet in cities around the world. Don’t miss this exhilarating opportunity to experience the beloved and acclaimed company live in St. Louis during Dance St. Louis' special 60th anniversary season!

6:30 p.m. - Live music pre-show by What the Chuck! Tribute Badn (Terrace Lobby) 7:30 p.m. - Ailey II Performance (A-B Performance Hall) __ “The dancers in Ailey II are spectacular beings” – The New York Times “Off-the-charts energy” – The New Yorker “The performers’ technique and performance quality continues to be some of the best in the country.” – The Examiner “superb young dancers, with powerful jumps, leg extensions that never quit, and innate theatricality…” – The Village Voice “Some of the country’s best young dancers.” – The Kansas City Star