The echoes of memories cascade into the distant past while pervading our awareness of the present. 

Jessica Lang created Splendid Isolation II, an adaptation of her work Splendid Isolation, specifically for the Ailey II dancers.

Artistic Director Robert Battle’s athletic work for six men reveals the predatory side of human nature and the primitive thrill of the hunt.

Set to music by Mio Morales, Byrd expertly combines passion and formality in this ballet, creating the perfect vehicle for the stunning Ailey II dancers.

The echoes of memories cascade into the distant past while pervading our awareness of the present. 

An ensemble work that references an urban social interaction that recreates life on 'the corner.'

In the ballet Reference Point, Troy Powell uses the center of the stage as a point of departure for the full ensemble piece. Each time the dancers dance inside the center of the stage they gain restoration of energy, healing, spiritually and humanity. 

Set to music by Mio Morales, Byrd expertly combines passion and formality in this ballet, creating the perfect vehicle for the stunning Ailey II dancers.

Jessica Lang created Splendid Isolation II, an adaptation of her work Splendid Isolation, specifically for the Ailey II dancers.

Artistic Director Robert Battle’s athletic work for six men reveals the predatory side of human nature and the primitive thrill of the hunt.

Using African-American spirituals, song-sermons, gospel songs and holy blues--this suite fervently explores the places of deepest grief and holiest joy in the soul.

In the ballet Reference Point, Troy Powell uses the center of the stage as a point of departure for the full ensemble piece. Each time the dancers dance inside the center of the stage they gain restoration of energy, healing, spiritually and humanity. 

Stefanie Batten Bland’s The Legacy of Inheritance fuses European and American styles into a passionate post-modern dance.  Moving through and around an enormous white fabric, which takes on the form of several elements, the dancers are propelled forward by the music of Zoe Keating and Stars of the Lid.

Using African-American spirituals, song-sermons, gospel songs and holy blues--this suite fervently explores the places of deepest grief and holiest joy in the soul.