Alvin Ailey Dance Theatre Gala
Revelations and World Class Dancing

Guests who braved the snow and ice to see the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater at the Kennedy Center in late January were not disappointed. World class dancing fusing different styles and genres made for an interesting and inspiring performance. Afterwards, guests attended a benefit gala and dinner.

Proceeds benefited the company’s outreach and educational activities. Legendary choreographer Alvin Ailey founded the Alvin Ailey Dance Theatre in 1958. Ailey’s productions incorporated a mix of ballet and modern dance with a wide range of music, including classical, jazz and contemporary, therefore appealing to a very diverse audience. When he passed away in 1989, the reins were handed over to artistic director Judith Jamison, a Kennedy Center Honors recipient in 1999 and an Emmy-winning choreographer. The company tours worldwide and only visits Washington once a year, so plan ahead and be sure not to miss next year’s performance.

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater in Alvin Ailey’s “Revelations”	Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater’s Renee Robinson in Alvin Ailey’s “Revelations”	Bob Johnson and Janet Langhart Cohen

Mayor Anthony Williams	Jim and Ann Free with Dwight Evans	Christine Pinkerton and Matthew Bauer

Rolando Martin and William Cohen	Renee Robinson with her parents, Joseph and Teresa Robinson

Photos by Zaid Hamid
Performance Photos by Paul Kolnik