Ailey
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“Song of the Anchorite,” an eight-minute world premiere by Jamar Roberts, is dedicated to Alvin Ailey and refers to his 1961 solo “Hermit Songs.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 30, 2025
Those include dance performances by Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater and recitals by the Metropolitan Opera.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 16, 2025
Kaufman also gave money to schools in New York City, including four lifetime endowments for undergraduates at Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 6, 2025
During her tenure, Jamison led the Ailey company through considerable growth to a remarkable level of stability, thanks to extensive touring.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 11, 2024
The restaurant is full of people, and this reminds me of my first date with Kasim, when we saw the Alvin Ailey performance.
From "American Street" by Ibi Zoboi
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