The Ailey Spirit Gala

Thank you for joining us at Lincoln Center for The Ailey Spirit Gala on June 16, 2022.

The Ailey Spirit Gala brings together Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater and the rising stars of tomorrow from Ailey II, The Ailey School, and AileyCamp, all performing works by Ailey Artistic Director Robert Battle to honor his 10th anniversary.

A soirée on the promenade follows the performance with DJs Angel + Dren.

Program

Proceeds from this spectacular one-night-only performance support Ailey’s vital programs for young people, including scholarships for talented students of The Ailey School and innovative Arts In Education & Community Programs.

HONORING

HONORARY CHAIR
Cynthia Erivo

CO-CHAIRS
Michele & Timothy Barakett
Anthony A. Lewis
Stephen J. Meringoff
Dr. Danielle Robinson & Reverend Dwayne McClary
Daria L. & Eric J. Wallach
Dennis Williams

(N) New production in 2021-22 season

David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center

20 Lincoln Center Plaza
New York, NY

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COVID-19 Protocols

All audience members, including children (5-18 years old), will need to wear masks and provide proof of full Covid-19 vaccination (two weeks after receiving a one-dose vaccine or the second dose of a two-dose vaccine). Children 4 and under are not permitted in the theater at this time. Read all COVID-19 Protocols.

Accessibility

We are dedicated to providing a comfortable and enjoyable theatre experience for all individuals. Visit lincolncenter.org for a full list of accessibility accommodations. If you require additional accommodations, please email access@lincolncenter.org or call 212-875-5375.

Have questions? Please contact us at specialevents@alvinailey.org or (212) 405-9029.

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Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater's Chalvar Monteiro (left) and Lloyd A. Boyd III (right) with guest

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater's Solomon Dumas and Ailey Extension Director Lisa Johnson-Willingham

Ailey Board Chairman Daria Wallach and guests, photo by Donna Ward

Ailey Board President Emerita Debra L. Lee, Executive Director Bennett Rink, and Ford Foundation President Darren Walker, photo by Pete Monsanto

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater's Christopher R. Wilson

Artistic Director Emerita Judith Jamison

Carmen De Lavallade and Ailey Board Chairman Emerita Joan H. Weill

DJ M.O.S., photo by Pete Monsanto

Ailey Artistic Director Robert Battle and Honorary Board Member Simin N. Allison

Kehinde Wiley and 2019 Ailey Spirit Gala Honorary Chair Lorraine Toussant

The Ailey Spirit Gala

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