Before his death in 1989 at the age of 58, choreographer and modern-dance giant Alvin Ailey accomplished many groundbreaking, boundary-busting things. He helped establish modern dance as a popular art ...

When visiting the "Edges of Ailey" exhibition at The Whitney, don’t just expect paintings on the walls. Prepare to be enveloped in the vibrant world of Alvin Ailey, the groundbreaking dancer, ...

A deep dive into the life and career of a dancer and choreographer might not seem like a natural fit for the Whitney Museum, but it turns out that its new exhibition on Alvin Ailey (1931–89), “Edges ...

Performances in N.Y.C. Advertisement Supported by Critic’s Notebook The performance portion of “Edges of Ailey” at the Whitney Museum of American Art was best when it stepped away from tradition. By ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Alvin Ailey sculpture at the Whitney Museum, at left. A real-life version of Xavier Riddle, the PBS Kids character in front of the ...

Not many cultural institutions, in the United States or abroad, have enjoyed as much acclaim as Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater. For more than half a century, it’s been one of the few dance ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. One of the most storied dance companies in the country is celebrating its 65th anniversary this year with artists of all ages ...

Broadwayworld had the pleasure of recently attending a sampling of the Ailey Extension classes. During the 60-minute session we enjoyed three individual dance techniques that are offered by the ...

HELL'S KITCHEN, Manhattan (WABC) -- Eyewitness News got a behind-the-scenes look at rehearsals for the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater's upcoming holiday season. The company is preparing for ...

NEW YORK — Judith Jamison, an internationally acclaimed dancer who later served as artistic director of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater for two decades, has died. She was 81. Jamison died at a ...

A spokesperson revealed the dance trailblazer died from a brief illness. Judith Jamison, acclaimed trailblazer and artistic director for the Alvin Ailey Dance Theater, has died at 81. A spokesperson ...