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Debbie Allen Introduces ALVIN AILEY American Dance Theater's "DIVINING" to Close Out BritWeek 2020 IN HOUSE
May
2
to May 5

Debbie Allen Introduces ALVIN AILEY American Dance Theater's "DIVINING" to Close Out BritWeek 2020 IN HOUSE

BRITWEEK EXTENDS TO MAY 2nd FOR A SPECIAL GRAND FINALE

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater’s Artistic Director Emerita Judith Jamison had her first choreographic success with Divining, which displays musical sophistication and complexity of movement that are hallmarks of her work as a dance maker. African polyrhythms lend the work an air of mystery and mysticism while the title suggests a search or quest.

Created in 1984, five years before Jamison took on the leadership of the Ailey company, the piece is set to the music of Kimati Dinizulu and Monti Ellison, and builds on a variety of dance idioms from throughout Africa to create a pulsating, strikingly modern work. At its premiere, The New York Times gave special praise to Jamison’s “invention of movement shapes and movement quality that give the piece a fascinating originality.”

WITH A SPECIAL INTRODUCTION BY DEBBIE ALLEN

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ALVIN AILEY AMERICAN DANCE THEATRE | WEBSITE | INSTAGRAM

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater grew from a now-fabled performance in March 1958 at the 92nd Street Y in New York City. Led by Alvin Ailey and a group of young African-American modern dancers, that performance changed forever the perception of American dance.

The Ailey company has gone on to perform for an estimated 25 million people at theaters in 48 states and 71 countries on six continents – as well as millions more through television broadcasts, film screenings, and online platforms. Although he created 79 ballets over his lifetime, Mr. Ailey maintained that his company was not exclusively a repository for his own work. Today, the Company continues Mr. Ailey's mission by presenting important works of the past and commissioning new ones. In all, more than 235 works by over 90 choreographers have been part of the Ailey company’s repertory.

DEBBIE ALLEN | IMDB | INSTAGRAM | TWITTER

Debbie Allen - American actress, dancer, choreographer, singer-songwriter, director and producer - is best known for her work in musical-drama television series Fame, where she portrayed dance teacher Lydia Grant, and served as the series' principal choreographer. In a career that spans three decades, Ms. Allen has earned three Emmy Awards, a Golden Globe, five NAACP Image Awards, a Drama Desk, an Astaire Award (for Best Dancer), and the Olivier Award. She holds four honorary Doctorate degrees and has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. She was appointed by President George W. Bush to represent the United States as a Cultural Ambassador of Dance. She has directed more than 50 television and film productions. She is currently Executive Producer/Director/Actress on ABC's Grey’s Anatomy. In 2001, Allen opened the Debbie Allen Dance Academy, a non-profit organization that offers a comprehensive dance curriculum to students ages four and up in Los Angeles.

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Principal Dancer Misty Copeland Introduces the WORLD PREMIERE of BALLETBOYZ Performance "Deluxe"
Apr
26
to May 9

Principal Dancer Misty Copeland Introduces the WORLD PREMIERE of BALLETBOYZ Performance "Deluxe"

Take a front row seat to watch the ONLINE WORLD PREMIERE of “DELUXE” by the exceptional BALLETBOYZ as they literally burn up the dance floor.

WITH A SPECIAL INTRODUCTION BY PRINCIPAL DANCER MISTY COPELAND

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BALLETBOYZ | WEBSITE | INSTAGRAM

BalletBoyz is a London-based and internationally acclaimed all-male dance company presenting groundbreaking stage, film and outreach projects. BalletBoyz was founded in 1999 by Michael Nunn and William Trevitt, both principal dancers with The Royal Ballet.

"It doesn’t matter what they dance. The result is always the same – fantastic" - THE TIMES

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MISTY COPELAND | INSTAGRAM

Though her experience with ballet began at age 13, Misty Copeland was considered a prodigy, who quickly rose to stardom and made history as the first African American Female Principal Dancer with the prestigious American Ballet Theatre. Copeland won the Los Angeles Music Center Spotlight Award as the best dancer in Southern California. In addition to her dance career, Copeland has become a public speaker, celebrity spokesperson and stage performer.

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BALLETBOYZ Artistic Directors Michael Nunn and Billy Trevitt Share a Special Message
Apr
25
to May 9

BALLETBOYZ Artistic Directors Michael Nunn and Billy Trevitt Share a Special Message

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Michael Nunn & Billy Trevitt

Dubbed “The New Lords of Dance” by The Independent, Nunn and Trevitt met 35 years ago as students at the Royal Ballet School. They graduated into the company together and their careers followed similar paths, rising up the ranks and often being cast in opposing roles. Nunn and Trevitt found that they shared interests outside dance; specifically, film and photography. They embarked on several projects together, which in 2001 led to the creation of BALLETBOYZ.

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Principal Dancer Tiler Peck Shares a Teaser for BALLETBOYZ "Deluxe"
Apr
25
to May 9

Principal Dancer Tiler Peck Shares a Teaser for BALLETBOYZ "Deluxe"

Tiler Peck, Principal Dance with the New York City Ballet, introduces a special teaser for the upcoming BALLETBOYZ “Deluxe” online performance.

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TILER PECK | Instagram

Tiler Peck is an international award-winning Principal Dancer with the New York City Ballet, an actress and choreographer. Born in Bakersfield, California, she began her dance training at the age of two at her mother’s dance studio. Throughout her professional career, she has performed leading roles in The Nutcracker, Romeo and Juliet, The Sleeping Beauty and Swan Lake.

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#BritFIT: An Exclusive BritWeek Ballet Class by BODYTRAFFIC
Apr
25
to Jun 1

#BritFIT: An Exclusive BritWeek Ballet Class by BODYTRAFFIC

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BODYTRAFFIC presents us with an EXCLUSIVE Ballet Class just for BritWeek 2020. Exercise anytime, anywhere, and give it a tag #BritFIT. If you’re participating, grab a barre. If you’re not participating, go grab a drink from the bar!

INTRODUCTION BY BODYTRAFFIC ARTISTIC DIRECTOR Tina Finkelman Berkett

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BODYTRAFFIC | WEBSITE

BODYTRAFFIC is a world-class contemporary dance company, known internationally for its Los Angeles-grown, contagious vivacity. Founded in 2007 by Lillian Rose Barbeito and Tina Finkelman Berkett, BODYTRAFFIC continues to push boundaries and establish LA as a city known for dance. Named “the company of the future,” and called “one of the most talked-about companies - not just in LA, but nationwide” by the Los Angeles Times, BODYTRAFFIC is internationally recognized for its high caliber work and palpable love of dance. 

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