Founded in 1974 as the Alvin Ailey Repertory Ensemble, Ailey II embodies Alvin Ailey's original pioneering mission to establish an extended cultural community that provides dance performances, training and community programs for all people. Under the artistic direction of Troy Powell, the Ailey II Dance Company has become universally renowned for merging the spirit and energy of today's most talented young dancers with the passion and creative vision of modern emerging choreographers. Their distinctive repertory has included works by dance masters Alvin Ailey, Talley Beatty, Donald Byrd, Ulysses Dove, George W. Faison, Lar Lubovitch, and many others.
Founded in 1974 as the Alvin Ailey Repertory Ensemble, Ailey II embodies Alvin Ailey's original pioneering mission to establish an extended cultural community that provides dance performances, training and community programs for all people. Under the artistic direction of Troy Powell, the Ailey II Dance Company has become universally renowned for merging the spirit and energy of today's most talented young dancers with the passion and creative vision of modern emerging choreographers. Their distinctive repertory has included works by dance masters Alvin Ailey, Talley Beatty, Donald Byrd, Ulysses Dove, George W. Faison, Lar Lubovitch, and many others.
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