Posts Tagged ‘Alvin Ailey’

The Ailey School Mourns Loss of Beloved Director

Wednesday, July 21st, 2010

Vala Dancewear would like to extend its deepest sympathies to JEFFERSON-obit-articleLargethe faculty and students of the Ailey School. The famed institution lost its director Denise Jefferson on Saturday, following a battle with ovarian cancer. Jefferson was 65 years old.

“In addition to mentoring countless young dancers, she helped create an innovative degree program with Fordham University.

Co-workers say she was an amazing woman whose spirit will live in on in the school.” ~ Quote NY1 News

Click here to read a wonderful tribute to Denise Jefferson, courtesy of the NY Times.com.

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By Popular Demand, Ailey Spirit Return to BAM Stage

Thursday, June 3rd, 2010

 

BAM2010_interior_pageThe Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater is ready to thrill audiences during its Encore Season at the Brooklyn Academy of Music, June 10-20th. The twelve-performance showcase features two of the company’s most beloved works: “Ailey Spirit” and “By Popular Demand”.  For a special treat, check out this terrific interview with Ailey dancer, Yannick Lebrun!

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