Dance
Alvin Ailey American Dance Company, featuring Ohad Naharin's "Minus 16" 
11/30/2011 - 01/01/2012 at
New York City Center - New York
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Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, recognized by U.S. Congress as a vital American “Cultural Ambassador to the World,” returns for the 40th consecutive year to the New York City Center stage from November 30, 2011 – January 1, 2012. For his first season as artistic director, Robert Battle is planning a series of exciting premieres and new productions, including Minus 16 by the renowned American-Israeli choreographer, Ohad Naharin. This work, unlike any other in the Ailey repertory, challenges the dancers to improvise and invites the audience to participate in the experience by joining the dancers onstage. Unfolding in sections, Minus 16 uses Naharin’s acclaimed “Gaga” method to broaden the possibilities for dancers as
interpreters and reveal the humanity and wit of the Ailey Company.
The Ailey Extension, Ailey’s popular dance and fitness program designed for the general public, will also draw from this
unique work with a special class series of Gaga People (offered now through December 31st). Here, audience members can learn the technique that is featured in Minus 16 before their chance to perform on stage with the Ailey dancers!  Other premiere works include Home, a bold new dance by hip-hop choreographer Rennie Harris, inspired by the stories of people living with or affected by HIV; Paul Taylor’s romantic masterpiece Arden Court, and Takademe by Robert Battle.
Tickets Start at $25
Shows: Dec 9, 11 eve, 13, 16, 17 eve, 18 eve, 21 eve, 25 eve, 28 eve, 31 mat.
 
Entrance to the NY City Center is from 131 West 55th Street, between 6th and 7th Avenues.
Groups save up to 20%. Call 212.405.9088 today
 
For more information: Tickets can be purchased at the New York City Center Box Office, through CityTix® at (212) 581-1212 or online at www.alvinailey.org or www.nycitycenter.org
Venue
New York City Center
130 West 56th Street
10019
New York
NY
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