DANCE

Join the celebration as Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater (AAADT) marks its 50th anniversary of bringing African-American artistic expression and the American modern dance tradition to the world’s stages.

The genius of Alvin Ailey changed forever the perception of American dance; today the legacy continues with Judith Jamison’s remarkable vision and the extraordinary artistry of the Company’s dancers.

A highlight of AAADT’s 50th anniversary celebration will be the eagerly anticipated collaboration between AAADT and Sweet Honey In The Rock.   Performing live on stage with the dancers, the Grammy Award-winning female a cappella ensemble will match their soulful harmonies and intricate rhythms to company member Hope Boykin’s powerful choreography.

Beauty, spirit, hope and passion know no bounds. That is the power of Ailey.

This program was funded in part by Mid-America Arts Alliance, a regional arts organization dedicated to providing arts and educational access.

This a special season event with Arts Talk! sponsored by Invesco Aim (7pm on Friday and Saturday, 1pm on Sunday, Lobby Balcony Level) and an H-E-B Performance Prelude by:

Houston Met Too Youth Company (7:30pm on Friday, Lobby Piano Level)

Dance Ad Deum (7:30pm on Saturday & 1:30pm on Sunday, Lobby Piano Level)

Pictured: JUDITH JAMISON 1976 Photograph © Jack Mitchell.