Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater

The Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater (AAADT) is a modern dance company based in New York City. It was founded in 1958 by choreographer and dancer Alvin Ailey. It is made up of 32 dancers, led by artistic director Robert Battle and associate artistic director Matthew Rushing.

Culture of New York City

Carmen De Lavallade

Jeroboam Bozeman

Judith Jamison

Mel Tomlinson

Masazumi Chaya

Keith McDaniel

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater website

Repertory of the Company

History and Timeline of the Company

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Channel on YouTube

Fordham University Bachelor of Fine Arts degree program affiliation

Archival footage of Matthew Rushing performing in Alvin Ailey's Revelations in 2007 at Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival

Archival footage of Ailey II performing in Alvin Ailey's Revelations in 1988 at Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival

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