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Celebrating Alvin Ailey: Robert Battle, Matthew Rushing and Rachael McLaren with Budd Mishkin

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater grew from a now-fabled performance in March 1958 at 92nd Street Y.

Led by Alvin Ailey and a group of young African-American modern dancers, that performance changed forever the perception of American dance. The Ailey Company has gone on to perform for an estimated 25 million people at theaters in 48 states and 71 countries on six continents—as well as millions more through television broad-casts. Hear from artistic director Robert Battle and dancers Matthew Rushing and Rachael McLaren about their unique history, their exciting upcoming season and the company’s remarkable journey.











When: Tue., Nov. 17, 2015 at 8:15 pm
Where: The 92nd Street Y, New York
1395 Lexington Ave.
212-415-5500
Price: $32
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Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater grew from a now-fabled performance in March 1958 at 92nd Street Y.

Led by Alvin Ailey and a group of young African-American modern dancers, that performance changed forever the perception of American dance. The Ailey Company has gone on to perform for an estimated 25 million people at theaters in 48 states and 71 countries on six continents—as well as millions more through television broad-casts. Hear from artistic director Robert Battle and dancers Matthew Rushing and Rachael McLaren about their unique history, their exciting upcoming season and the company’s remarkable journey.

Buy tickets/get more info now