Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater

Don't miss Robert Battle's first season as Artistic Director!
The next Ailey era is at hand. It looks bright...
The Los Angeles Times
"The Ailey dancers are sleek, athletic masters of the universe..."
The New York Times
They're sleek, sensual, and marvelously athletic-and each spring, NJPAC's Principal Resident Dance Company rolls into Newark for its annual engagement with programs that blend the their newest and boldest season premieres with classics you want to see, including the full-length Revelations, Alvin Ailey's gospel-infused masterwork.
Friday and Saturday Evenings
Arden Court
Choreographed by Paul Taylor
Set to selections by Baroque composer William Boyce
Minus 16 (NJPAC Premiere)
Choreographed by Ohad Naharin
Set to music of Dean Martin, mambo, cha-cha, traditional Israeli music, and more
Revelations
Choreographed by Alvin Ailey
Set to spirituals, song sermons, and traditional gospel
Sunday Matinee
Streams (NJPAC Premiere)
Choreographed by Alvin Ailey
Set to a percussive score by Miloslav Kabelac
Takademe (NJPAC Premiere)
Choreographed by Robert Battle
Set to a syncopated vocal score by Sheila Chandra
Home (NJPAC Premiere)
Choreographed by Rennie Harris
Set to gospel house music
Revelations
Choreographed by Alvin Ailey
Set to spirituals, song sermons, and traditional gospel
Prior to the Saturday performance, ticket-holders are invited to enjoy a free Prelude in the Prudential Hall lobby, featuring live music with jazz vocailst . Prior to the Sunday performance, the Prelude artist will be jazz painist .
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