Robert Battle's first season as Artistic Director of Ailey's company.
The 2011 NY City Center Season highlights include a world premiere by Rennie Harris, 3 company premieres by Paul Taylor, Ohad Naharin and Robert Battle, two new productions by Joyce Trisler and Alvin Ailey. And, on Dec. 11 there is a Farewell to Sylvia Waters, and there is a special program of the Best of 2011 on Jan. 1. Most performances conclude with Mr. Ailey's masterpiece, Revelations. For company repertory please visit www.alvinailey.org.
World Premiere:
Rennie Harris's Home
Dec. 1, 3, 4, 16, 17, 18, 21, 23, 28, 30, 31.
3 Company Premieres:
Paul Taylor's Arden Court
Nov. 30, Dec. 3, 4, 8, 10, 16, 18, 22, 24, 28, 31.
Ohad Naharin's Minus 16
Dec. 9, 11, 13, 16, 17, 18, 21, 25, 28, 31.
Robert Battle's Takademe
Dec. 2, 3, 4, 11, 13, 15, 16, 18, 28.
2 New Productions:
Joyce Trisler's Journey
Dec. 6, 9, 17, 21, 22, 25.
Alvin Ailey's Streams
Dec. 2, 4, 9, 13, 17, 21, 25, 28.