Ailey II: The Next Generation of Dance
High-energy contemporary repertory by early-career modern dancers propelling Alvin Ailey’s legacy with fresh choreographic voices; preshow discussions and an in-person masterclass offer deeper audience-artist engagement in an intimate theatre setting.
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