The Daily Frame

_Click to enlarge._ The [Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater](http://www.alvinailey.org/) performs at its opening night gala at New York City Center on Wednesday. The dance company's five-week New York season will be the first led by new Artistic Director Robert Battle, who replaced the retired Judith Jamison, [the longtime face of the company, dancer and choreographer.](http://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/entertainment/jan-june10/jamison_01-04.html) Photo by Mike Coppola/Getty Images.