DC native Samantha Figgins returns to the district for 11 performances with Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater at the Warner ...

Leading a 67-year-old company into the 21st century while honoring Alvin Ailey's legacy is no small task, but Alicia Graf ...

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre returns to Washington, D.C., with bold changes, honoring the legacy of the founder while bringing messages of hope.

When Alvin Ailey launched Ailey II in 1974, he did it with a pioneering eye to showcase diversity. It’s now one of the most renowned modern dance companies, with artistic director Francesca Harper ...

“A scene ends in blackout and suddenly the stage is ablaze with a burnished, orange sun. Out come the women, in white frocks and wide hats, their hands aflutter in a desperate, probably losing battle ...

The Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater has launched its 20-city U.S. tour with Washington, D.C. as its first stop, featuring 11 provocative performances and led by Artistic Director Alicia Graf Mack.

Brown was putting the finishing touches on “The Call,” which is to have its premiere Dec. 4 as part of the Ailey company’s 60th-anniversary season. “The Love,” a Malian song with a slow, hypnotizing ...

Anyone who has studied theater and dance will know the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater and its founder. Not only did Ailey form a dance movement, but his company also became a pioneering force for ...

Aspiring dancers of all ages got the chance to learn moves from members of the legendary dance troupe Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater this weekend. Ailey teaching artists and former company dancers ...