Founded in 1974 as the Alvin Ailey Repertory Ensemble, the company embodies his pioneering mission to establish an extended cultural community that provides dance performances, training, and community programs for all people. Sylvia Waters was selected by Mr. Ailey to be its founding Artistic Director, serving in that role for the Company's first 38 seasons and helping Ailey II to ...
Formed in 2017, Melt is a New York City-based band steadily building a loyal fanbase with their captivating sound and electrifying live performances. Described by The Washington Post as a band whose every studio album “begs the listener to imagine its live rendition,” Melt has gained a reputation for delivering unforgettable experiences on stage. NPR praises their seamless collaboration, stating ...
Ensemble Mik Nawooj (EMN)’s Hip-Hop Orchestra Experience is part concert, dance party, and club night featuring original music that samples from classical and hip-hop—all presented in an underground setting like the New York scene that birthed hip-hop. Their music uniquely challenges the MCs and classical musicians pushing the boundaries of both hip-hop and concert music, creating something completely new. The ...
