ALVIN AILEY AMERICAN DANCE THEATER - program lineup announced

SPECIAL UPDATE ABOUT ALVIN AILEY PROGRAM SCHEDULE
ALVIN AILEY AMERICAN DANCE THEATER
Feb. 9 – 14, 2010 at the Knight Theater
Charlotte, NC – Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater’s signature piece “Revelations” will be part of the company’s program on Tuesday and Thursday (Feb. 9 & 11) at 7:30 PM, Saturday (Feb. 13) at 8:00 PM and Sunday (Feb. 14) at 3:00 PM. “Revelations” will not be included in the program on other performances. The full program schedule is included at the bottom of this news release.
Ticketed patrons who would like more information about switching to a different performance may call the box office at 704-372-1000.
Hailed by The New York Times as being “rich with fine performers these days, both established and rising stars,” Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater will soon bring the beauty, power, passion and artistry that are its hallmarks to audiences in Charlotte. Led by acclaimed Artistic Director Judith Jamison, the Company will present a diverse repertory of revered classics, recent favorites, exciting premieres and dramatic new productions.
Founded in 1958 by Alvin Ailey, the troupe is known for its vibrant artistry and repertory as well as for Mr. Ailey's humanist vision. The company of 30 dancers earned its nickname, “Cultural Ambassador to the World” because of its extensive international touring. AAADT has performed for an estimated 23 million people in 71 countries worldwide. Upon every new stage they promote the uniqueness of the African American cultural experience combined with the preservation and enrichment of the American modern dance.
Alvin Ailey program schedule at the Knight Theater
Tues 2/9 7:30pm
UPTOWN / DANCING SPIRIT / REVELATIONS
Wed 2/10 7:30pm
SUITE OTIS / AMONG US / LOVE STORIES*
Thurs 2/11 7:30pm
BEST OF 20 ACT I** / BEST OF 20 ACT II** / REVELATIONS
Fri 2/12 8:00pm
UPTOWN / DANCING SPIRIT / LOVE STORIES*
Sat 2/13 matinee 2:00pm
SUITE OTIS / AMONG US / LOVE STORIES*
Sat 2/13 evening 8:00pm
BEST OF 20 ACT I** / BEST OF 20 ACT II** / REVELATIONS
Sun 2/14 matinee 3:00pm
UPTOWN / DANCING SPIRIT / REVELATIONS

*LOVE STORIES – created 2004 – choreographers – Judith Jamison, Rennie Harris, Robert Battle
**BEST OF 20 YEARS – over the last twenty years, Judith Jamison has commissioned or revived nearly 100 works, providing unparalleled opportunities for choreographers both renowned and newly discovered. This season, a “Best Of 20 Years” program features highlights from popular ballets she has brought to or revived in the Ailey repertory, representing a wide range of styles and voices that have contributed to the Ailey canon. Among the dances represented in this program are Ronald K. Brown’s Grace, Donald McKayle’s Rainbow Round My Shoulder and Jawole Willa Jo Zollar’s Shelter.
AT A GLANCE…
WHAT: ALVIN AILEY PROGRAM SCHEDULE
WHEN: February 9 - 14, 2009
WHERE: Knight Theater (430 South Tryon St. / Charlotte, NC / 28202)
MORE INFO: Box Office – 704-372-1000
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