Alvin Ailey Archives

August 6, 2021

How Alvin Ailey Built a World Where Black Dancers Felt Free

A new documentary about the dance visionary from Rogers shows how he nurtured fellow artists—even while pushing them (and himself) relentlessly.

July 23, 2020

While quarantined and away from home, I keep coming back to the late Texan choreographer’s works—which are newly available to watch online.

February 1, 2000

Which Oscar-winner did Alvin Ailey act alongside in the play Call Me by My Rightful Name ?