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Ensemble Arts Presents

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater

Friday
Feb 23, 2024
Sunday
Feb 25, 2024
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Overview

Come celebrate the revolutionary and unparalleled Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater! Returning to the Academy of Music, the gifted and gorgeous Ailey dancers infuse energy and emotion into signature Ailey classics and new works from the world’s most esteemed choreographers. The mixed-repertory program will include the beloved, bring-the-house-down classic, Revelations — a thrilling exaltation of African American cultural heritage set to spirituals, song-sermons, gospel and holy blues.

Indisputably one of America’s favorite dance companies, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater is renowned for celebrating the human spirit through the African American cultural experience and the American modern dance heritage. With 65 years of tradition and exceptional artistry, this is one show you don’t want to miss!

 

Friday, February 23 - 7:30PM 
CENTURY 
Following the Subtle Current Upstream 
Revelations 

Saturday, February 24 - 2:00PM 
CENTURY 
Following the Subtle Current Upstream
Revelations 

Saturday, February 24 - 7:30PM 
Dancing Spirit 
Me, Myself and You
Solo
Revelations 

Sunday, February 25 - 2:00PM
Dancing Spirit
Me Myself and You
Solo
Revelations 

 

*Repertory subject to change 

CAST LIST

“Possibly the most successful modern dance company on the planet.” 
NYTimes

“The irresistible dancers of Ailey are back”
The New Yorker

“An international powerhouse known for explosive and appealing modern dance.” – The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

“In its sixty-year history, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater has enjoyed an inspiring ascent from hardscrabble origins to a long, still unchallenged reign as America’s most popular dance company.” - The New Yorker

“The Ailey dancers set the stage on fire with contemporary repertory. Talk about electrifying. The dancers wrapped their bodies and souls around works created for them.” - Chicago Sun Times

“This company’s nonchalant virtuosity routinely sends its audience into the rapture zone.” -The Washington Post

“Unbelievable. Go see Ailey. It’s change-your-life good.”  – NBC’s Today Show

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