Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater

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Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
JUDITH JAMISON ARTISTIC DIRECTOR
Masazumi Chaya ASSOCIATE ARTISTIC DIRECTOR

“Its dancers are better than ever, with the marvelous athleticism, vivid personalities and sleek sensuality the company has long fostered, now infused with the presence of starry newcomers."—The New York Times

Judith Jamison's internationally acclaimed company returns with three programs featuring Ailey classics—including Ailey's timeless masterwork Revelation— plus the Bay Area company premiere of Twyla Tharp’s breathtaking The Golden Section and a special 25th anniversary tribute to Ailey dancer Renee Robinson.

Program A (Feb 28, Mar 3 & 4 mats): Twyla Tharp/"The Golden Section" (Bay Area company premiere), music by David Byrne; Karole Armitage/"Gamelan Gardens" (Bay Area premiere), music by Lou Harrison; Ailey/"Revelations"

Program B (Mar 2 & 3 eves): Ailey/"The River" and "Pas de Duke", set to music by Duke Ellington; John Butler/"Portrait of Billie", set to music sung by Billie Holiday; Judith Jamison with Robert Battle and Rennie Harris/"Love Stories", set to music by Stevie Wonder

Program C (Mar 1) Renee Robinson 25th Anniversary
Celebration: Ailey/"Night Creature", music by Duke Ellington; Carmen de Lavallade/"Sweet Bitter Love" (excerpt) set to music by Roberta Flack; Ronald K. Brown/"Grace", music by Duke Ellington, Roy Davis, Paul Johnson and Fela (Anikulapo) Kuti; Ailey/"Revelations"

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http://www.calperformances.net

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510.642.9988 (Box Office)