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Alvin Ailey male dancer in leaping pose with toes pointed together and knees out with left arm above his head and right arm following his eyes to the right
Dance

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater

Presented by
Hancher
Tickets
Tickets on sale to the general public: Monday, July 29, at 10 a.m.
Adults $95 / $75
Students & Youth $10
Tuesday, March 11, 2025, 7:30 pm

Part of Hancher's 52nd Season

The company that carries forward the name of master modern dancer and choreographer Alvin Ailey is—to put it simply—simply breathtaking.

More than 25 million people in 71 countries have seen Revelations, making it the most widely viewed modern dance work in the world. It takes a special work to remain as timeless as when it was created in 1960and it takes a special company to perform it with unparalleled artistry. Starting in 1973, the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater has made regular visits Hancher. The company is a powerful incubator of pure talent, and you’ll watch as Ailey’s newest dancers showcase their skills alongside the virtuosity of the most tenured artists. The company will showcase a mixed repertory program of signature Ailey classics and new works from the most dynamic choreographers of todaythe performance will conclude with the soul-stirring masterpiece Revelations.

 

“The thing about the dancers of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater is that they are precision performerstechnique visible, placings academicbut at the same time, they can elasticate and undulate their bodies; they can be sensual and spiritual. Above all, they dance with great sincerity.” —The Guardian

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater

 

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Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend all University of Iowa sponsored events. If you are a person with a disability who requires a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in this program, please contact Paris Young in advance at (319) 467-4849 or at paris-sissel@uiowa.edu.