Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater

Ailey Forward: Dancing Spirit Program Join Artistic Director Robert Battle, Reverend Dr. Eboni Marshall Turman, and singer Toshi Reagon as they explore the importance of Spirituals, plus enjoy a performance by students from The Ailey School, along with excerpts from Matthew Rushing's ‘ODETTA’ and Alvin Ailey’s ‘Revelations’ performed by the Ailey company. Watch it through Mon, Dec 14 at 7pm ET: AlvinAiley.org/VirtualSeason NOTE: Some content in Ailey's virtual season was filmed before the pandemic. For all recent video shoots and rehearsals, dancers and crew followed strict COVID-19 prevention measures to protect themselves and those around them.

Ailey Forward: Celebrating Glenn Allen Sims and Linda Celeste Sims Husband and wife Glenn Allen Sims and Linda Celeste Sims have danced with the Ailey company for more than 20 years. As they retire from the Ailey stage, see pre-COVID recorded highlights from some of their favorite ballets, along with a newly filmed excerpt of ‘The Winter in Lisbon' recorded under strict health protocols at the Joan Wiell Center for Dance and enjoy a conversation among the Sims and choreographer Ronald K. Brown. Watch it now through Wed, Dec 16 at 7pm ET: AlvinAiley.org/VirtualSeason NOTE: Some content in Ailey's virtual season was filmed before the pandemic. For all recent video shoots and rehearsals, dancers and crew followed strict COVID-19 prevention measures to protect themselves and those around them.

Find out what's next for Glenn Allen Sims and Linda Celeste Sims: https://nyti.ms/33UkCBo Plus, don't miss their virtual farewell performance starting tomorrow, Dec 9 at 7:30pm ET (available until Wed, Dec 16 at 7pm ET) at AlvinAiley.org/VirtualSeason

You only have until tomorrow, Dec 9 at 7pm ET to catch Ailey's first ever Opening Night Virtual Benefit. Watch it here: https://bit.ly/3ke4LDn The Benefit features a 60th anniversary tribute Alvin Ailey’s ‘Revelations,’ and special guests including, Jillian Hervey (LION BABE), Nigel Lythgoe, Tarell Alvin McCraney, Phylicia Rashad, Lynn Whitfield Lynn Whitfield, Vanessa Williams and more! ... Benefit Honoree: Dove / Revelations at 60 Sponsor: Bank of America / Benefit Sponsors: BNY Mellon Diageo EHE Health

Join world-renowned dancer and Ailey Extension instructor, Sarita Allen for a special workshop learning the choreography from Alvin Ailey’s 'Night Creature.' on Sat, Dec 12 at 2pm: https://bit.ly/33PR1Jp Ms. Allen was a leading member of the Company and one of the original dancers in "Night Creature," chosen by Mr. Ailey himself to perform the lead role. Members of the Company in Alvin Ailey's 'Night Creature.' Photo by Pierre Wachholder

Watch Now: Ailey & Ellington Family Program Enjoy an exclusive conversation about Duke Ellington between Robert Battle and Wynton Marsalis, newly-filmed versions of Mr. Ailey’s ‘Reflections in D’ and ‘Pas de Duke’ set to Ellington music, plus an interview with former Company member and current @AileyExtension instructor Sarita Allen about dancing the Ailey/Ellington collaboration ‘Night Creature.’ Watch it through Sat, Dec 12 at 7pm ET: AlvinAiley.org/VirtualSeason NOTE: Some content in Ailey's virtual season was filmed before the pandemic. For all recent video shoots and rehearsals, dancers and crew followed strict COVID-19 prevention measures to protect themselves and those around them.

In case you were not able to watch Ailey’s Opening Night Virtual Benefit, don’t worry! It will be available for you to watch now through Dec 9 at 7pm ET: https://bit.ly/3ke4LDn The Benefit includes Revelations Reimagined, a special tribute to the 60th anniversary of Alvin Ailey’s ‘Revelations’ that features the Company dancing while social distancing at the Wave Hill Public Garden & Cultural Center and the Ailey Citigroup Theater, plus rare historic footage of Alvin Ailey ...and the company performing six decades ago. Special thank you to Oprah for joining us! Benefit Honoree: Dove / Revelations at 60 Sponsor: Bank of America / Benefit Sponsors: BNY Mellon Diageo EHE Health #AlvinAiley #AileyForward #AileyOpeningNightVirtual #dance #supporthearts #VirtualDance