Before the curtain rises, legacy is already in motion. As Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater was preparing in the studio for its national tour (which kicked off on January 30 in Washington, DC, at the Warner Theatre), Ailey dancer Caroline T. Dartey reflects on the lineage that made space for Black dancers to be seen and celebrated. This Black History Month, we honor the vision of those who came before us as we move from rehearsal to stage, city to city. Experience Ailey on tour—find a city near

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater: Revelations

Alvin Ailey’s ‘Revelations’ embodies AILEY's mission to use dance as a powerful expression of our shared humanity and collective spirit. Let it remind us of the beauty in coming together as a community and the bonds we share through every step of our journey.