Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
A Leading Modern Dance Company
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater is a renowned modern dance company and made performances that forever changed the recognition of American dance. The company evolved in March 1958, performing in New York along with Alvin Ailey and a group of young black modern dancers. After the high success of the performance, the company went on to develop the most talented and versatile dancers in the world.
The company became a global success and it's rich history shows achievement, recognition and inspiration. The company were selected to be a part of President John F . Kennedy's presentation in 1962. They have toured internationally, as well as attracting great audiences through television and theater. General Information Name: Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Year Founded: 1958 Founder: Alvin Ailey Style of Dance in company: Modern Dance Current Artistic Director: Judith Jamison Location: New York Dancers The company's dancers are full of energy, spirit and versatility. Ailey's dancers came to his company with training from a range of other schools, from ballet to modern and jazz and later hip-hop. 
Ailey wanted to give opportunities to black dancers and was proud that his company was multi-racial. However his company does employs dancers always based on their artistic talent no matter of their race. Associate Schools The Ailey School is the official school of Alvin Ailey, American Dance Theater. Ailey established it in 1969 and it is situated in Manhattan at the Joan Weill Center for Dance. The school still trains over 5000 students each year with many division programs. The Ailey School trains aspiring dance students as well as extension classes for the general public. Repertoire 
The company have a very impressive repertory that includes more than 200 works by over seventy choreographers. Some of the company's most well known pieces were created by Ailey, such as Revelations, Cry and Night Creature. The company continues to give a unique style of the African-American cultural experience and continues American modern dance tradition. Location and Tours The company make a wide range of tours around the world. They have performed for an estimated 21 million people in 48 states, as well as 71 countries on six continents. A typical Ailey season includes an international tour, US tour to over 20 cities, and a five-week New York season at New York City Center. Home theatre The company's home is the largest complex exclusively dedicated to dance in the United States. The facility includes 12 studios and a black box theater. They are based at 55th Street and 9th Avenue in New York City.
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