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Remembering Robert Cole, who turned Cal Performances into a global powerhouse
He made Cal Performances a destination for the world's most celebrated artists and companies — the Bolshoi, Alvin Ailey, Mikhail Baryshnikov, Yo-Yo Ma and countless more.
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Lost music from Alvin Ailey’s unabridged version of ‘Revelations’ inspired...
Ailey’s “Revelations” may be the most hailed masterpiece of modern dance. A new ballet from the late choreographer’s dance company pays homage to the piece’s original, never-recorded 1960 production.
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Dance film from Alvin Ailey will ‘give voice’ to those who need to be heard
The video program begins with a new work providing commentary on the devastating effect of police misconduct, health disparities and gun violence on Black communities.
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AileyCamp back in motion after 2-year gap in Berkeley
The camp taught dozens of 11-14-year olds dance moves created by the legendary choreographer Alvin Ailey.
View ArticleAlvin Ailey’s genre-stretching adventure back in Berkeley
Is the juice worth the squeeze? It’s the unexpected question Robert Battle, now in his third year as Artistic Director of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, asks himself every day. The “squeeze”...
View ArticleBerkeley Alvin Ailey camp teaches more than dance
Like characters in an ancient Roman frieze, eight young boys assume motionless poses, then spring to pumping, rolling, spinning life in front of the Zellerbach Playhouse on the University of...
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Feed your soul, feast your eyes: Alvin Ailey is in town
The almighty power of contemporary dance is alive and kicking in Berkeley through April 28, after which the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater will pack up their four, richly textured programs and hoof...
View ArticleAlvin Ailey’s artistic director: Expanding dancers’ prowess
The mighty ship that is the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater docked at Berkeley’s Zellerbach Hall this week for a residency that begins tomorrow, March 13, and runs through March 18. The company’s...
View ArticleAlvin Ailey’s genre-stretching adventure back in Berkeley
Is the juice worth the squeeze? It’s the unexpected question Robert Battle, now in his third year as Artistic Director of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, asks himself every day. The “squeeze”...
View ArticleBerkeley Alvin Ailey camp teaches more than dance
Like characters in an ancient Roman frieze, eight young boys assume motionless poses, then spring to pumping, rolling, spinning life in front of the Zellerbach Playhouse on the University of...
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Feed your soul, feast your eyes: Alvin Ailey is in town
The almighty power of contemporary dance is alive and kicking in Berkeley through April 28, after which the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater will pack up their four, richly textured programs and hoof...
View ArticleAlvin Ailey’s artistic director: Expanding dancers’ prowess
The mighty ship that is the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater docked at Berkeley’s Zellerbach Hall this week for a residency that begins tomorrow, March 13, and runs through March 18. The company’s...
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Alvin Ailey’s genre-stretching adventure back in Berkeley
Robert Battle and members of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater. The company returns to Cal Performances April 1-6. Photo: Andrew Eccles Is the juice worth the squeeze? It’s the unexpected question...
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Berkeley Alvin Ailey camp teaches more than dance
Participants at 2011 Alvin Ailey camp have fun with an exercise at the Berkeley Marina, where sailing was also on the agenda. Photo: Tracey Taylor Like characters in an ancient Roman frieze, eight...
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Feed your soul, feast your eyes: Alvin Ailey is in town
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater performs Revelations April 23 – 28 at Cal Performances. Photo: Andrew Eccles. The almighty power of contemporary dance is alive and kicking in Berkeley through April...
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Alvin Ailey’s artistic director: Expanding dancers’ prowess
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater performing "Revelations". Photo: Andrew Eccles The mighty ship that is the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater docked at Berkeley’s Zellerbach Hall this week for a...
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