Student Matinee Ailey II

Immediately following the MLK Week rally and march, experience the awe-inspiring movement of Ailey II! For over 50 years, Ailey II – The Next Generation of Dance – has merged the spirit and energy of the country’s finest early-career dance talent with the passion and creative vision of today’s most outstanding and emerging choreographers. Founded by Alvin Ailey in 1974, this universally-renowned company embodies his pioneering mission to establish an extended cultural community. Prepare to be captivated by an evening of electrifying performance and breathtaking movement. As the New York Times put it, “There’s nothing like an evening spent with Ailey II.”