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New York & Denver · Fall 2026
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Company

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater

New York · Modern · Founded 1958

Founded in 1958 by Alvin Ailey; led today by Artistic Director Alicia Graf Mack. The company that carried American modern dance around the world — and brings it home to City Center every December.

This fall
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater

New York City Center Season

DatesDec 2 – Jan 3 · evenings 7:30 PM, matinees 2:00 PMTicketsFrom $45 (fees included)
$20 student tickets — day-of, box office, with ID

The season runs Dec 2 – Jan 3. Highlights: the world premiere of Jamar Roberts’ “Power of Love,” a Luther Vandross tribute; Yue Yin’s “A Matter of Time” (Dec 10); the company premiere of William Forsythe’s “In the Middle, Somewhat Elevated” (Dec 11); Judith Jamison’s “Hymn,” unseen for 15+ years; and Revelations — Ailey’s 1960 masterpiece to gospel and spirituals — closing most programs. All Ailey night Dec 9: Memoria, Cry, Revelations.

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Worth it? ▾

What you’ll see

America’s most beloved dance company in its home season. Revelations alone is worth the ticket — thirty-six minutes that reliably bring a theater to its feet.

Price detail

From $45 (fees included)

What the critics say

“It is breathtaking to watch.”
“Revelations (Alvin Ailey) is, simply, a revelation.”
On tour

Home season at City Center through Jan 3; the company’s national tour follows in the new year.