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Tour of the New Joan Weill Center for Dance

by Dr. Roberta E. Zlokower
June 2, 2005
The Joan Weill Center for Dance
405 West 55th Street at Ninth Avenue
New York, NY 10019
212.405.9000

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Alvin Ailey Dance Theater
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
405 West 55th Street
New York, NY 10019
(212) 405-9000
www.alvinailey.org

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Tour of the New Joan Weill Center for Dance

Tour of the New
Joan Weill Center for Dance

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
The Joan Weill Center for Dance
405 West 55th Street at Ninth Avenue
New York, NY 10019
212.405.9000
www.alvinailey.org

(See Ailey Groundbreaking Ceremony)
(See Ailey Dedication Ceremony)
(See Links to Ailey Dance Theater Reviews and Interview)

Alvin Ailey - Founder
Judith Jamison - Artistic Director
Joan Weill - Chairman, Board of Trustees
Masazumi Chaya - Associate Artistic Director
Sharon Gersten Luckman —Executive Director
Calvin Hunt - General Manager
Jodi Pam Krizer - Director, Marketing and Public Relations
Lynette Rizzo - Marketing
Megan Fortunato, Public Relations Assistant

Dr. Roberta E. Zlokower
June 2, 2005


Megan Fortunato, of the Ailey Company's public relations department, guided me through a wonderful tour today of the new Joan Weill Center for Dance. The Ailey Company was on tour, along with most of the administrators, including Judith Jamison, Artistic Director, but the sparkling new glass building, including The Egg (an oval space for private reflection and intimate gatherings) exuded the energy and enthusiasm of its artists, teachers, students, and office staff. The summer programs will include Company rehearsals, The Ailey Extension (dance workshops and classes for the public in modern, ballroom, Latin, ballet, and more, in an effort to realize Alvin Ailey's desire to "bring dance to all the people"), and more.

Click above links to see a substantial series of reviews, interviews, features, and photographs of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater and special ceremonies at the new Joan Weill Center for Dance. Below are photos of today's informative tour.


Historical Ailey Photos
Photo courtesy of Roberta Zlokower


The Citigroup Theater
Photo courtesy of Roberta Zlokower


The Citigroup Theater
Photo courtesy of Roberta Zlokower


Rehearsal Studio
Photo courtesy of Roberta Zlokower


Physical Therapy Space
Photo courtesy of Roberta Zlokower


Physical Therapy Space
Photo courtesy of Roberta Zlokower


Physical Therapy Space
Photo courtesy of Roberta Zlokower


Physical Therapy Space
Photo courtesy of Roberta Zlokower


Physical Therapy Space
Photo courtesy of Roberta Zlokower


Historical Ailey Photos
Photo courtesy of Roberta Zlokower


The Egg
Photo courtesy of Roberta Zlokower


Alvin Ailey's Original Desk
Photo courtesy of Roberta Zlokower


Ailey Center Lounge
Photo courtesy of Roberta Zlokower


Historical Ailey Photos
Photo courtesy of Roberta Zlokower


Rehearsal Studio
Photo courtesy of Roberta Zlokower


Ailey Center Kitchen
Photo courtesy of Roberta Zlokower


Rehearsal Studio
Photo courtesy of Roberta Zlokower

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