The Texas Documentary Tour: A Hymn for Alvin Ailey and Malcolm X: Make it Plain

Sept. 30, 1999 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Ailey

The lasting legacy of revolutionary choreographer Alvin Ailey

"...rather the human body itself. Legendary African American choreographer Alvin Ailey understood the transcendence of bodily movement in the..."

Aug. 6, 2021 Movie Review by Steve Davis

Seizing the Day

Alvin Rangel's future may be uncertain, but for now he's making great dance

"...I first saw Alvin Rangel dance in May 2010. A minute or two..."

Dec. 2, 2011 Arts Feature by Jonelle Seitz

Malcolm, Movement, Memory

With subjects that range from Malcolm X to choreographer Alvin Ailey, Orlando Bagwell's documentaries depict the African-American -- as well as American -- experience.

"...also screen his most recent film, A Hymn for Alvin Ailey (1999), which premiered on PBS' Great Performances last..."

Oct. 1, 1999 Screens Feature by Anne S. Lewis

Ballet East: An expression of Hope

Ballet East hasn't changed its name to Alvin Ailey West, but with a fourth choreographer from the prominent dance troupe having set work on the Austin company, it could

"...Ballet East hasn't changed its name to Alvin Ailey West, but we're thinking it could. The local..."

Dec. 1, 2006 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Texas Medal of Arts Awards: The stars at night are big and bright ...

Stars fall on Austin April 3 as the Texas Cultural Trust Council hands out its annual Texas Medal of Arts Awards to some of the Lone Star State's greatest cultural heroes

"...saxophonist Ornette Coleman (Music); internationally recognized African-American dance troupe Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater (Dance); Academy Award-winning star of..."

March 30, 2007 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Opera Fights, Puppet Plays, and More Arty Events

Get an arts fix this week

"...decadence and feel the wonder.”   – James Scott Alvin Ailey Dance Theater..."

March 1, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Top 9 Lasting Impressions in Dance From 2009

Recalling a year in which cranes became dancers and dancers became stars

"...4) 'FIX ME, JESUS,' 'REVELATIONS' (ALVIN AILEY AMERICAN DANCE THEATER) While parts of Ailey's signature..."

Jan. 1, 2010 Arts Feature by Jonelle Seitz

Rave Review

"...Dear Editor, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater turned Bass Concert Hall into..."

March 15, 2024 Postmarks

Day Trips

Navasota is the home of the Blues Alley, and the Navasota Blues Fest and is the old stomping grounds of legendary songster Mance Lipscomb

"...You might be surprised by some of the names. Alvin Ailey, the African-American choreographer, was born in nearby Rogers..."

Dec. 11, 2009 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

In Memoriam

Jason Ansara Brooks, who directed, choreographed, and was performing in Pro Arts Collective's production of 'Black Nativity,' died Tuesday, Dec. 13, days before the show's closing performances

"...University of Oklahoma at Norman and trained with the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater in New York. In the..."

Dec. 23, 2005 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Articulations

Deborah Hay wins raves, The Match in New York, and Ballet Austin brings a New York dancer to town to play Hamlet

"...his time" – who spent seven years with the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater and has danced with Frankfurt..."

Feb. 20, 2004 Arts Column by Robert Faires

Honey

Jennifer Alba's hoodrat find her inner Flashdance.

"...post-mortem). You can tell she’s for real because there’s Alvin Ailey posters all over the walls. "Girl, you got..."

Dec. 5, 2003 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The House That PAC Built

"...both those categories: Merce Cunningham, Martha Graham, Paul Taylor, Alvin Ailey ... Fortunately for us, Paul Taylor, who has..."

Oct. 2, 1998 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Exhibitionism

"...the exuberant group numbers performed an excellent blend of Alvin Ailey-inspired choreography and American vernacular dance. Strong mimetic skills..."

Nov. 13, 1998 Arts Review

Trains, Dance, and Lesbionage in This Week’s Recommended Events

Find some art and community this weekend

"...at their annual free day of dance inspired by Alvin Ailey, who wrote, “Dance is for everybody. I believe..."

Aug. 23, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Broadway in Austin Announces 2024-25 Season

Corn, kindness, and the boy who never grew up come to the Bass

"...city's largest theatre was packed with grade schoolers for Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater. "It was just remarkable," said..."

March 5, 2024 Arts Post by Richard Whittaker

Austin FC Season Kickoff, Black History Month, and More Community Events

Get out and about in Austin while the weather's good

"...such as tickets to upcoming shows like Steve Treviño, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, or Girl From the North..."

Feb. 23, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Michael Kaiser Has Ideas About What's Next for the Arts

The arts management expert spoke to Austin arts groups about the future, and the key word is “community”

"...named for his role in rescuing Kansas City Ballet, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, American Ballet Theatre, and the..."

June 5, 2020 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

In Memoriam: Rhoda Winter Russell

Movement therapy pioneer who knew the greats of dance has died

"...of Cuyjet. (One person who did, however, is former Alvin Ailey star Judith Jamison.) In Cuyjet's class, in the..."

Aug. 1, 2019 Arts Post by Robert Faires

In Memoriam: Rodolfo Mendez

Remembering the founder of Ballet East Dance Theatre

"...Theatre & Dance to national dance makers from the Alvin Ailey American Dance School, Joyce Trisler Danscompany, and Philadanco...."

May 7, 2019 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Movers & Shakers

A guide to Austin dance

"...Ariel, Sharon Marroquín, Ballet Austin artists) and national (the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, Joyce Trisler Danscompany). Its Dare..."

Dec. 4, 2015 Arts Feature by Jonelle Seitz

The AggreGAYtor: November 14

What happened today in gay? Here’s your QILTBAG recap of queer news.

"...Alvin Ailey is featuring its first onstage same-sex married couple...."

Nov. 14, 2014 Qmmunity Post by David Estlund

Creating Change: USDA Protects Gender ID

Saturday at the conference: Dr. Joe Leonard, Jr.

"...them to stay in Texas and farm that land. Alvin Ailey was from Rogers, Texas. He had to go..."

Feb. 2, 2014 Qmmunity Post by Abe Louise Young

Dance of the Century

Rhoda Winter Russell reflects on a historic life in dance and the Mary Wigman connection

"...of Cuyjet. (One person who did, however, is former Alvin Ailey star Judith Jamison.) In Cuyjet's class, in the..."

Aug. 10, 2012 Arts Feature by Jonelle Seitz

A Frique of Nature

Three dancers surrendering their bodies to empathy made for a poignant and transcendant work

"...triangular formation of the dancers at the opening of Alvin Ailey's Revelations, this tree, transcendently beautiful but impossibly heavy..."

July 13, 2012 Arts Review by Jonelle Seitz

'Swift Solos'

olive Dance Theatre's tribute to pioneering breaker Ken Swift

"...which have been awarded previously to the companies of Alvin Ailey, Merce Cunningham, and Martha Graham. Swift Solos, the..."

July 16, 2010 Arts Feature by Barry Pineo

IN under & Through

Deeply felt tributes to the late dancer Lucia Rodriguez shaded Ballet East's program

"...title, "IN under & Through" by Hope Boykin of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, seemed refreshingly apart from the..."

Dec. 11, 2009 Arts Review by Jonelle Seitz

Ballet East

The company establishes its first dance academy for students at Eastside Memorial

"...with choreographers such as Hope Boykin, principal dancer with Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, and trips to see performances..."

Dec. 4, 2009 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

The Studio Theater Project

Both dances in the show have great music, but only one delivers great choreography

"...I should mention that, having also sat through Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater's "Suite Otis" (as in Redding)..."

April 3, 2009 Arts Review by Jonelle Seitz

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