Founded by Alvin Ailey in 1958, this groundbreaking company transformed American dance by fusing modern, jazz, and African American vernacular traditions into a visceral theatrical language. The troupe's signature masterpiece, Revelations, remains one of the most performed works in modern dance history. Headquartered at the Joan Weill Center for Dance in midtown Manhattan, the company tours relentlessly worldwide, serving as a cultural ambassador and training ground for generations of dancers through its affiliated school.
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Green Room — New York City
3 practice spaces
Book online. Rooms range from small vocal practice rooms ($15/hr) to large audition rooms. The bulletin board in the lobby has coaching, apartment, and gig listings.
Slightly cheaper than Nola. Good pianos. The 17th floor has the best views.
Ask at the office about hourly practice room availability. Small donation requested. The sanctuary has extraordinary acoustics.
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