Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater

Opera House

For its annual Kennedy Center engagement, the beloved company presents Ailey classics and new works, including Ailey’s signature Revelations.

Feb. 6 - 11, 2024

Genre

Dance
Price Range

$49.00 – $179.00
Runtime

TBA
Presenting Sponsor

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater’s Constance Stamatiou in Alvin Ailey’s *Revelations*. Photo by Dario Calmese.

Program

Repertory programs to include Revelations

More than 25 million people in 71 countries have seen Revelations, making it the most widely-viewed modern dance work in the world. It takes a special work to remain as timeless as when it was created in 1960—and it takes a special company to perform it with unparalleled artistry. Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater has always been a treasured part of the Kennedy Center experience since we opened our doors in 1971. The company is a powerful incubator of pure talent, and you’ll watch as Ailey’s newest dancers showcase their skills amidst the virtuosity of the most tenured dancers. Audiences will experience mixed repertory programs of signature Ailey classics and new works from the most dynamic choreographers of today—and each performance ends with the soul-stirring masterpiece Revelations.

Programming subject to change.

“Works that ignite rapturous responses and rouse the public to its feet out of sheer joy.”

The Washington Post

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater's Constance Stamatiou in *Revelations*. Photo by Dario Calmese.

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater's Samantha Figgins and Chalvar Monteiro in *The River*. Photo by Paul Kolnik.

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater in *Revelations*. Photo by Christopher Duggan.

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater in *Night Creature*. Photo by Christopher Duggan.

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater in *The River*. Photo by Paul Kolnik.

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater in Kyle Abraham's *Are You in Your Feelings*. Photo by Paul Kolnik.

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater's Gilmore and Ghrai DeVore Stokes in Alvin-Ailey's *Survivors*. Photo by Paul Kolnik.

Explore Ailey

Kennedy Center Education Alvin Ailey + Revelations

Take a deep dive into Ailey's master work, Revelations, and find out more about the artist.

Nine Alvin Ailey dancers on stage with arms outstretched looking up into a warm glowing light.

Choreographer Alvin Ailey

Get to know the artist and Kennedy Center Honoree.

Digital Stage Highlights From Revelations

Using African-American spirituals, song-sermons, gospel songs and holy blues, Alvin Ailey's Revelations fervently explores the places of deepest grief and holiest joy in the soul.

Sponsors

William J. Caldwell and Michele Toth

C. Michael Kojaian

The Nutcracker Suite was commissioned and created, in part, with the support of The Joyce Theater Foundation’s Artist Residency Center, made possible by lead funding from The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, Howard Gilman Foundation, LuEsther T. Mertz Charitable Trust, and Doris Duke Charitable Foundation. The Nutcracker Suite was co-commissioned by Global Arts Live, with support from Eric Klotch and Catherine Owens, Global Arts Live is a not for profit presenting organization located in Cambridge, MA; The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts; The Performing Arts Center at Purchase College, Director Seth Soloway; and University of Connecticut, Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts.

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