Ailey II's New York Season April 15-April 26
2009 NEW YORK SEASON AT THE AILEY CITIGROUP THEATER Vibrant Young Dancers to Premiere Movin’ On by Tony Award-Winning Choreographer George Faison APRIL 15-APRIL 26
Ailey II’s 12 rising stars will take the stage from April 15 - 26 for 13 exciting performances of favorite works and new choreography, including the New York premiere of Tony Award-winning choreographer George Faison’s Movin’ On, set to the vibrant vocal stylings of jazz artist Betty Carter.
Led by Artistic Director Sylvia Waters, who is celebrating her 40th anniversary with Ailey and is a recipient of this year’s Dance Magazine award, The Ailey II name has become synonymous with exciting modern dance, dazzling style and the finest young dancers from around the world. Ailey II’s two-week season features a “Repertory Favorites” program as well as a “New Works” program with Ailey II Associate Artistic Director Troy Powell’s Hope (The Final Rise), Sidra Bell’s Valse, and George Faison’s Movin’ On.
Ailey II’s 2009 New York Season
Wednesday, April 15- Sunday, April 26
Tickets $45
Premieres by George Faison, Troy Powell and Sidra Bell
The Ailey Citigroup Theater
405 W. 55th Street (at 9th Ave)
New York, NY 10019
For more information and for tickets, visit www.alvinailey.org or 212.868.4444
