Uptown by Alvin Ailey Dance Company

"Take a vibrant tour through the Harlem Renaissance era in all its boisterous, swinging glory. In this new ballet by the magnificent, 18-year Company veteran Matthew Rushing, legends like Langston Hughes, Zora Neale Hurston, Josephine Baker and their contemporaries come alive to the music of Fats Waller, Nat “King” Cole and more."

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2009 Alvin Ailey Opening Night Gala Party

Susan Fales Hill and Judith Byrd-Blaylock

Pauletta Washington

Clifton Brown and Judith jamison

Soledad O'Brien

Geoffrey Holder and Carmen De Lavallade

Andre Leon Talley (SMH at his outfit lol)

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Alvin Ailey Opening Night Gala Party at the Hilton Hotel on December 2, 2009 in New York City.

Alvin Ailey: Celebrating The Big 5-0 In A Special Way

The internationally renowned Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater (AAADT) turned 50 years old this year. Last week, the troupe opened its annual month-long run at New York City Center with a star-studded fete attended by the likes of Oprah Winfrey, Rev. Jesse Jackson, Tiki Barber, Al Roker and Andre Leon Talley.

"Dance speaks to everyone.... And when Alvin Ailey spoke of the human spirit through dance, people listened – with their hearts and with their minds," Winfrey, a longtime supporter of the company, said.She's not the only one heralding the company's efforts; New York City Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg proclaimed Dec. 4 "Alvin Ailey Day" in New York and the state's Governor David A. Paterson honored the company, while the United States Congress has considers it "the nation's cultural ambassador to the world."It has been a long and storied journey since their humble beginnings at the 92nd Street Y in New York City, breaking ground as an innovative marvel in modern dance mixing African expression, ballet and live contemporary music.And 50 years later, the troupe is showing no signs of slowing down. source

Alvin Ailey American Dance® Theater Barbie® Doll Toy

In celebration of the 50th anniversary of one of the world's premier modern dance companies, we present the first ever Barbie® Doll to be inspired by a dance company-Alvin Ailey®&nspb; American Dance Theater Barbie&® Doll. Designed by Artistic Director Judith Jamison, this Barbie® Doll reflects the famed beauty and grace of Alvin Ailey® American Dance Theater and its world-class dancers. Taking the stage in a soaring leap and perfectly applied stage makeup, the doll is dressed in a flowing, white and lace costume worn in wade in the Water from Alvin Ailey's masterpiece Revelations. (Please note this is a pre-order item due for release early October. If ordering other items please place them on a seperate order.)

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