AILEY II

Ailey Citigroup
March 26 – April 1

The fantastic second company, Ailey represents the next generation of dance. The season will be deciated to the life and legacy of Judith Jamison (1943-2024). Led by Artistic Director Francesca Harper, 12 of the country’s most talented young dancers will bring their “off-the-charts-energy” to the stage as they leap into Ailey II’s sixth decade.

The season is showcasing a premiere alongside returning favorites and the choreography of Alvin Ailey and Judith Jamison. The Echoes program symbolizes how Ailey II connects generations, bridging the rich narratives of the past that shaped the present while inspiring the future. It includes Francesca Harper’s Luminous, which pays homage to the 50th anniversary of Ailey II; Houston Thomas’ new work  Down the Rabbit Hole; and Alvin Ailey’s Streams. The program entitled New Vintage celebrates the dynamic voices of our founding figures alongside those of today’s most daring choreographers, spotlighting Judith Jamison’s powerfulDivining; Ailey Highlights, a collection of excerpts from three classic works choreographed by Alvin Ailey; Baye & Asa’s John 4:20; and Thomas’ Down the Rabbit Hole.