The opening night gala for Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater honored great leaders who helped make the dance company thrive.

Ailey founded the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater in 1958, a company dedicated to preserving and enriching the African ...

We remember and are grateful for her artistry, humanity and incredible light, which inspired us all,” Ailey spokesperson Christopher Zunner said.

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater's Opening Night Gala launches the Company's holiday season at New York City Center.

Luminaries from the worlds of dance, fashion, entertainment, and philanthropy gathered at the iconic New York City Center ...

The Whitney Museum's new exhibition celebrates Alvin Ailey's legacy, a pivotal figure in modern dance. Showcasing various ...

At a time when Black dancers were rare in ballet, she began with the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater in 1965. Tall, graceful and expressive, she became one of the company’s most famous ...