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In their penultimate stop on a US tour, Ailey's second company produced exceptional performances in an Ailey classic and four handsome new works. 

At the start of an ambitious cross-country tour, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater is transcendent at Atlanta's historic Fox Theatre.

Alvin Ailey American Dancer Theater is in magnificent form for its New York City Center season. Never overselling, simply moving magically.

There is no modern dance troupe as likeable as the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater. Their dancers are warm, exciting and beautiful to watch and they never fail to please audiences.

A superb, though brief, performance by the Ailey II troupe, puzzlingly marooned in a theater away from a fabulous collection of art that situates Alvin Ailey in the American cultural landscape.

The next generation of dance in a varied and entertaining mixed programme.

Alvin Ailey's company return to London's Sadler's Wells on top form, with well-loved revivals and fresh, new works.

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater proves its versatility in this Sadler's Wells programme, confirming its place as one of the world's greatest dance companies.

After a long absence from Edinburgh stages, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater gave electrifying performances at the International Festival.

A programme of dance themed on life-changing inspiration.

A varied programme that failed to meet the highs of the company's opening night. 

The enduring legacy of Alvin Ailey is celebrated in this first programme of his company's return to the UK.

Mad Hatters in Alvin Ailey's Gala performance

After a long absence, the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater stuns at Sadler’s Wells. 

Revelations is a work of genius, a living treasure, lovingly caressed by the performances of these exceptional dancers but Piazzolla Caldera is a tepid affair.

Intricate hip-hop, sinuous African, lyrical ballet and glorious gospel held together with powerful contemporary technique: you are hit by huge waves of happiness and end the show smiling.

Alvin Ailey American Dance Company in their annual residency at UC Berkeley’s Zellerbach Hall

Celebrity Series of Boston presents Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater every spring, just as the city starts to pop open and come alive. Like the host city, the company is full of life. And like Boston Public Garden down the street, the thrill is in the feeling of power underscoring what we see on the surface.

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater opened its 2011 season, Robert Battle’s first as Artistic Director, at New York City Center. But while the company has a loyal following, with this strong support comes astronomically high expectations. Thursday night the Ailey company more than earned that respect.Battle is the third person in the company’s history to be named Artistic Director.

A travers des programmes « découverte » mêlant les classiques de la danse contemporaine afro-américaine à des œuvres et des styles de danses plus récents (hip-hop), l'Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater a réussi le pari de remplir et faire vibrer la Seine Musicale, le nouvel espace culturel parisien.

Une performance exécutée de mains de maitre par les danseurs, techniquement irréprochables, mais qui auraient gagné à être plus chaleureux et expressifs.

Cette édition des Etes de la Danse marque le retour de l’Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, et la programmation répond aux attentes d’un grand nombre de spectateurs.

Les Etés de la Danse rendent une nouvelle fois hommage au travail du danseur et chorégraphe Alvin Ailey, fondateur de l'Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater.