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BWW Interviews: Tiffany Rea Fisher

Tiffany Rea Fisher is the Associate Artistic Director of the Elisa Monte Dance. She received her BFA from the Conservatory of Dance at Purchase College SUNY, where she co-founded ForArts, the school's... (more...)

BWW Interviews: Elisa Monte

Elisa Monte Dance, an emotionally charged and highly acclaimed dance company that champions individuality, returns to The Ailey Citigroup Theater on April 11 for the company's 32nd season. The season ... (more...)

BWW Reviews: BalaSole Dance Company Focuses on Artistic Freedom and Process in VOCES, 1/26 and 1/27

Voces meaning "voices" in Italian seemed to be the most appropriate title for this past weekend's BalaSole Dance Company's performance at the Joan Weill Center for Dance at the Ailey Citigroup Theatre... (more...)

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Hosts Opening Night Gala Benefit Performance Tonight

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater will kick-off a five-week holiday season tonight, November 28th with a star-studded gala benefit performance at New York City Center and party at the Hilton New York... (more...)

Ailey 'Ticket-to-Dance' Offers Free Classes to New York City Center Audiences, Now thru 11/30

The Ailey Extension offers fans nationwide a chance to take the magic of dance from the stage to the studio with a FREE class at Ailey's home - The Joan Weill Center for Dance. This special "Ticket to... (more...)

Ailey 'Ticket-to-Dance' Offers Free Classes to New York City Center Audiences, 11/28-30

The Ailey Extension offers fans nationwide a chance to take the magic of dance from the stage to the studio with a FREE class at Ailey's home - The Joan Weill Center for Dance. This special "Ticket to... (more...)

Bennett Rink Named Alvin Ailey Executive Director

The Alvin Ailey Dance Foundation today announced that after an international search to identify a new Executive Director, the Board of Trustees has chosen to continue the Ailey tradition of passing on... (more...)

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Hosts Opening Night Gala Benefit Performance, 11/28

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater will kick-off a five-week holiday season on November 28th with a star-studded gala benefit performance at New York City Center and party at the Hilton New York. Acad... (more...)

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Announces November-December Season

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, beloved as one of the world's most popular dance companies and New York City Center's Principal Dance Company, returns for the 41st consecutive year to the New York... (more...)

Jazz Choreography Enterprises, Inc. Ends 'NY Jazz Choreography Project' Tonight

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 choreograp... (more...)

Jazz Choreography Enterprises, Inc. Presents 'NY Jazz Choreography Project', 4/20-22

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 choreograp... (more...)

Elisa Monte Dance Returns to Ailey Citigroup Theatre, 4/12

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 S... (more...)

Stefanie Batten Bland Brings New Dances to NYC

Choreographer/dancer Stefanie Batten Bland has had a busy year and is poised to have an even busier future beginning with the April 19 premiere of "The Legacy of Inheritance" for Ailey II, her first ... (more...)

Elisa Monte Dance Premieres New Season, 4/12-14

The internationally acclaimed Elisa Monte Dancereturns 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 St... (more...)

UNSTABLE GROUND, IN ABSTENTIA, et. al. Set for Elisa Monte Dance 2012 Season

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 S... (more...)

Jazz Choreography Enterprises, Inc. Presents 'NY Jazz Choreography Project', 4/20-22

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 choreograp... (more...)

Elisa Monte Dance Returns to Ailey Citigroup Theatre, 4/12

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 S... (more...)

First Lady Michelle Obama and Iman Serve as Honorary Chairs for Alvin Ailey Gala Benefit

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater will kick-off a five-week New York season on November 30th with a star-studded gala benefit at New York City Center that begins an exciting new era led by Artistic D... (more...)

Ailey II's Waters To Retire; Powell Appointed Artistic Director Designate

The Ailey organization today announced that one of the dance world's most deeply admired figures, Sylvia Waters, will retire on June 30, 2012, from her position as Artistic Director of Ailey II, the c... (more...)

The Ailey Extension Announces Workshop with DWTS Pros, 8/4 -25

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! (more...)

The Ailey Extension Announces Workshop with DWTS Pros, 8/4 -25

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! (more...)

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater in Moscow Launches Seasons in Russia

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 a... (more...)

Kids and Young Adults Dance Their Way to Fitness at The Ailey Extension

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

Treehouse Shakers Presents Coyote's Dance 5/4-7

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 (more...)

Ailey Extension Hosts Contemporary Dance Workshop Series

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 ... (more...)