Dancer

Choreographer

“Nothing prepares you for the totality of Alvin Ailey: the aural, visual, physical, spiritual beauty…Heaven…Everywhere you looked: sensory pleasure…,” says Zadie Smith of The New York Times.   Experience America’s most popular dance company when ALVIN AILEY AMERICAN DANCE THEATER brings its unique mix of contemporary and classic movement to the stage. Marvel at their skill. Feel their passion. And connect to the heart of dance with Ailey. Designated “a vital American cultural ambassador to the world” by the U.S. Congress, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre has performed for an estimated 25 million people in 71 countries on 6 continents since the company’s founding in 1958. Led by Artistic Director Robert Battle, Ailey’s performances celebrate the human spirit through the African American cultural experience and the American modern dance tradition. The renowned company returns to present new works and Ailey’s iconic ballet Revelations.

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Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater

Tennessee Performing Arts Center

### Event Description: Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater at the Auditorium Theatre

**Event Dates:** Friday, March 7, 2025 - Sunday, March 9, 2025  
**Location:** Auditorium Theatre, Chicago  
**Ticket Price:** Starting at $39.00

#### Event Overview:
Returning to their Chicago home, the illustrious Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, a company with a 65-year legacy, brings incredible show-stopping performances to the Auditorium Theatre. This event promises to showcase the latest premieres, contemporary favorites, and beloved masterpieces that are both timely and timeless, as highlighted by the Chicago Tribune.

#### Historical Significance:
On March 30, 1958, Alvin Ailey led a group of young African-American modern dancers in a groundbreaking performance at the 92nd Street Y in New York City, forever changing the perception of American dance. Alvin Ailey was a pioneer in establishing a multi-racial repertory company that presented important works by both dance masters and emerging choreographers.

#### Artistic Legacy:
Through the remarkable artistry of extraordinary dancers, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater continues to celebrate the African-American cultural experience and to preserve and enrich the American modern dance tradition. With a repertory of over 235 works by more than 90 choreographers and a permanent home at The Joan Weill Center for Dance in New York City—the largest building dedicated to dance in New York City—the Ailey legacy flourishes. The company uses the universal language of dance as a medium for honoring the past, celebrating the present, and fearlessly reaching into the future.

#### Experience:
Attendees will have the opportunity to witness the extraordinary talent and creativity of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, experiencing performances that are both innovative and deeply rooted in cultural heritage.

**Get your tickets now and be part of an unforgettable celebration of dance and culture!**

Alvin Ailey

Dancer, Choreographer

Events

Upcoming events

7 - 9 Mar, 2025

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater · Auditorium Theatre

Past events

26 - 28 Apr, 2024

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater · Tennessee Performing Arts Center

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