(Photos By Andrew Eccles)
ALVIN AILEY AMERICAN DANCE THEATER ANNOUNCES PROGRAM FOR FIRST MIAMI ENGAGEMENT LED BY ARTISTIC DIRECTOR ROBERT BATTLE FROM FEBRUARY 23 - 26
FIVE PERFORMANCES ONLY AT Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County FEATURE AILEY’S EXTRAORDINARY DANCERS IN ACCLAIMED PREMIERES THAT LAUNCH A NEW ERA
Home by Bold Hip-Hop Choreographer Rennie Harris Inspired by the Stories of People Affected by HIV
Arden Court Marks the First Time a Work by American Dance Master Paul Taylor Appears in Ailey Repertory
Minus 16 by American-Israeli Choreographer Ohad Naharin Features Improvisation and Audience Participation
Artistic Director Robert Battle’s Bravura Solo Takademe
Repertory Favorites Include Robert Battle’s The Hunt and Alvin Ailey’s Classic Revelations
TICKETS:
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Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater – February 23 - 26, 2012
Sanford and Dolores Ziff Ballet Opera House
Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County
1300 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami, FL 33132
305.949.6722
Led by Miami native Robert Battle in his inaugural season as Artistic Director, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, one of the world’s favorite dance companies, returns to the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County from February 23 through 26 as part of a 27-city North American Tour. Following critically-acclaimed sold out performances in New York City, Ailey’s extraordinary dancers will move audiences in two special programs containing a series of premieres and new productions that launch an exciting new era in Ailey history. Ailey’s Miami engagement in the Ziff Ballet Opera House, is part of the Knight Masterworks Season, Sanford and Beatrice Ziff Dance Series.
“This is the beginning of a new adventure—for the company, for me and for our audiences,” stated Robert Battle, who on July 1, 2011 became Artistic Director – only the third in the Company’s history. “I’m excited for Arsht audiences to witness the world’s most amazing dancers in this season’s premieres as we take the next step in Ailey’s inspiring journey.” Honored by the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in 2005 as one of the “Masters of African?American Choreography,” Robert Battle is a fast?rising choreographer and visionary who, over the past decade, has created ballets for the Ailey Company and Ailey II.
The Thursday, February 23rd opening night program (also seen on Saturday evening and Saturday matinee) features the season premieres of Paul Taylor’s classic Arden Court and Ohad Naharin’s innovative Minus 16. Arden Court (1981) marks the first time a work by this American modern dance master is performed by the renowned Ailey dancers. Under the supervision of Mr. Taylor, Arden Court features a sumptuous baroque score by William Boyce and technically challenging choreography with striking duets, solos and a men’s sextet that showcases the dancers’ skill and musicality.
