Ailey II
Ailey II is universally renowned for merging the spirit and energy of the country's best young dance talent with the passion and creative vision of today's most outstanding emerging choreographers. Alvin Ailey personally appointed former Ailey member, Sylvia Waters, as Artistic Director in 1974. Under her direction, Ailey II has flourished into one of the most popular dance companies in the country, combining a rigorous touring schedule with extensive community outreach programs.
Ms. Waters will retire as Ailey II's Artistic Director on June 30, 2012, and she has named Troy Powell -- the veteran Ailey dancer, teacher, choreographer and Ailey II Associate Artistic Director since 2003 -- to be her successor. Ms. Waters will remain active in the Ailey organization, including leading The Ailey Legacy Residency, a new lecture, technique and repertory program for college-level students that looks definitively into the history and creative heritage of Alvin Ailey.
