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Here’s to the final 'Revelations' of our 2025 tour! 🌟 Whether you experienced Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater for the first time or see a performance year after year, your support keeps this powerful legacy alive. Thank you for being part of the journey! The Company in Alvin Ailey's 'Revelations' Video Edit by Alice Castro @alicecastrophoto #AlvinAiley #AILEY #AileyOnTour #DancePerformance

"She was inconsolable when I got the job." 💐 For costume designer Danté Baylor, joining Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater wasn’t just a personal dream, it was the fulfillment of his mother’s legacy, too. As a former dancer, his mother had long admired the Company and Judith Jamison. So when Danté brought her as his date to an Opening Night Gala, it wasn’t about the celebrities or the glamour for her. It was about coming full circle. This Mother’s Day, we honor the women who saw the dream before we did and stood beside us every step of the way. #MothersDay #AlvinAiley #AILEY #JudithJamison

Today, New York City celebrates a legend. The city has officially declared May 10th as Judith Jamison Day. This day honors her unparalled legacy as a dancer, choreographer, and visionary leader.   Join us in the comment section below by celebrating her life, what would have been her 82nd birthday, and this incredible honor!   Speaker: Council Member Carlina Rivera #JudithJamisonDay #JudithJamison #AlvinAiley #NewYorkCity #AILEY

There are no words that truly capture the legendary Judith Jamison. Today, on what would have been her 82nd birthday, we celebrate and honor the extraordinary life and legacy of a woman who took Alvin Ailey's dream and transformed it into the cultural institution that we call AILEY. While Ms. Jamison's presence is deeply missed, her spirit continues to move through every dance, every performance, and every soul she's touched. In order of appearance: Ailey Extension Director Lisa Johnson-Willigham Coordinator for the Professional Performing Arts School (PPAS) Program Guillermo Asca Ailey II Artistic Director Emerita Sylvia Waters Associate Director, Ailey Teacher Certification Program: Ailey Horton Technique Lakey Evans-Peña Ailey School Co-Director Tracy Inman #AlvinAiley #AILEY #JudithJamison #JudithJamisonDay

Final stop on Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater’s US Tour! NJPAC the Company is ready to leave it all on the stage! Welcome them back home by grabbing your tickets at the link in our bio. #AlvinAiley #AileyonTour #NJPAC Members of the Company in Alvin Ailey's 'Revelations'

Dance educators! Join us for the Ailey Teacher Certification Program: Ailey Horton Technique introductory workshop on July 30 and 31, 2025 at The Joan Weill Center for Dance!  Through observation and guided practice, participants will explore, experiment, and experience elements of the ATCP including historical material, the investigation and internalization of the technique’s progression, and the essential interplay of music with the technique. Instructor feedback and peer creation will offer a window into the full 32-week certification course of study, including multiple learning modalities, video content creation, lesson plans, lectures, group discussions, and ongoing support from experts in the field.    We encourage you to apply if you are a teacher who is curious about the ATCP and how it fosters the highest level of expertise in the Ailey Horton technique. Apply now through the link in our bio - applications are due June 27, 2025! 🎥: The Ailey School Co-Director and ATCP Director Tracy Inman and ATCP Associate Director Lakey Evans-Peña teaching students from The Ailey School Professional Division #AileyTeacherCertificationProgram #AileyHortonTechnique #IntroWorkshop #Horton #ProfessionalDevelopment #DanceEducator #ModernDance #AlvinAiley #TheAileySchool #Dance

In 1962, Carmen de Lavallade and musician Bruce Langhorne joined Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater on a three-month tour of Southeast Asia as part of President Kennedy’s Special International Program for Cultural Presentations. Now, Bruce’s story is being brought to life in the new film Invisible Legend. The documentary celebrates his extraordinary legacy, featuring memories from Ms. de Lavallade herself, and honors Bruce’s unforgettable presence. As she recalls, his music was “the main thing.” 🎬 Don’t miss this tribute to a true musical force and a cherished moment in Ailey history. Follow along at @InvisibleLegendFilm for more! #AlvinAiley #AILEY #BruceLanghorne #CarmendeLavallade

"The commitment that you have to bettering yourself and being vulnerable is brave" –Amos Machanic #AileyInspirations sponsored by @WellsFargo #AlvinAiley #WellsFargo Ailey Experience Students, photo by Jonathan Hsu.

Jumping into the week like... Corrin Rachelle Mitchell in Ronald K Brown's 'Grace'. Photo by Danica Paulos

On this day in 1971, Alvin Ailey's 'Cry' premiered. He created the solo on Judith Jamison as a birthday gift for his mother and dedicated it “to all Black women everywhere—especially our mothers.” Mr. Ailey called it a “thank you.” We call it a masterpiece. On May 10 at 3pm @AileyExtension is celebrating Ms. Jamison's birthday and 53 years of 'Cry' with a special workshop led by Nasha Thomas, teaching the iconic choreography online and at the Ailey Studios. Sign up today at the link in our bio. #AILEY #JudithJamison #JudithJamisonDay #AlvinAiley #DanceWorkshop #DanceClass #AileyExtension Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Dancers Jacquelin Harris, Constance Stamatiou, Samatha Figgins, and Caroline T. Dartey in Alvin Ailey's 'Cry'

In 'Al-Andalus Blues', choreographed by Jamar Roberts, the spirit of the northern African Moors comes alive. Set against the soulful sounds of Roberta Flack and Miles Davis’ Sketches of Spain, this ballet is a stunning abstract journey through history, memory, and movement. #AlvinAiley #JamarRoberts #AileyOnTour All photos of Jamar Roberts' 'Al-Andalus Blues' by Paul Kolnik. Hannah Alissa Richardson and the Company

Join AILEY this Saturday at NJPAC for their annual Ailey Day! This memorable (and free!) NJPAC tradition welcomes people of all abilities and dancers of all skill levels. Classes are taught by professional artists, including Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater alumni, faculty, and students. While you're there, don’t miss Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater performing live at NJPAC: Fri, 05/09/25 @ 8:00 PM Sat, 05/10/25 @ 8:00 PM Sun, 05/11/25 @ 3:00 PM (Mother’s Day) ‼️Special offer: Attend Ailey Day and receive 20% off tickets to the May 9 & 10 performances—plus save on handling fees! For more information head over to njpac.org @njpac All photos by Jeremy Smith

Jazz is the heartbeat of American culture and Alvin Ailey knew it. 🎷✨ Throughout his lifetime, Mr. Ailey created 79 ballets inspired by the rhythms of life and often collaborated with jazz legends like Duke Ellington, Charlie “Bird” Parker, and Count Basie. These artists defined the sound and movement of a generation and their influence still resonates across the globe. Happy International Jazz Day! Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater dancer Christopher R. Wilson and the Company in Alvin Ailey's 'For ‘Bird’—With Love' #DancePerformance #AlvinAiley #InternationalJazzDay #JazzDay

Dance is hope. Dance is resistance. Dance is excellence. Dance is joy. Dance is connection. AILEY wishes you a happy #InternationalDanceDay! #AlvinAiley #AILEY #AileyII #TheAileySchool #AileyExtension

Celebrate Mother’s Day weekend at AILEY as we honor Judith Jamison on what would’ve been her 82nd birthday! Taught by master teaching artist and the National Director of AileyCamp, Nasha Thomas, participants will learn choreography from one of Judith Jamison’s most iconic roles in Alvin Ailey’s ballet ‘Cry.’ Alvin Ailey choreographed ‘Cry’ as a birthday present for his mother and dedicated it “to all Black women everywhere—especially our mothers.” This workshop is open to dancers of all levels over the age of 13. 🎟️ Sign up today at the link in @AileyExtension’s bio to join us at the Ailey Studios or online via Zoom. #AILEY #JudithJamison #JudithJamisonDay #AileyExtension

SELF took a trip to The Music Center in Los Angeles to ask the dancers of Alvin Ailey’s company which move from his renowned ballet "Revelations" is their favorite. Dancers @constance.stamatiou, @jacquelinh, @pcoke, @yannicklebrun, @awagreen98, and @mauricerenaldo gave us a sneak peek into what is considered a landmark of modern dance. “Revelations” explores the African American experience through an examination of faith, perseverance, slavery, and freedom.

Ronald K. Brown’s 'Grace' is a masterpiece. With serene movements like a prayer and beats that’ll have you dancing in your seat, it’s no wonder it’s a fan favorite. Set to music by Duke Ellington, Peven Everett, and Fela Kuti, 'Grace' is more than a performance. It’s an experience. All photos of Ronald K. Brown's 'Grace' by Danica Paulos 1. Yannick Lebrun 2. The Company 3. Xavier Mack and Coral Dolphin 4. Samantha Figgins and Ashley Kaylynn Green 5. Christopher Taylor and Constance Stamatiou #Ailey #AlvinAiley #DancePerformance #RobertKBrown #AileyOnTour