Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/arts/the-daily-frame-50 Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter The Daily Frame Arts Dec 1, 2011 9:48 AM EDT Click to enlarge The Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater 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. Photo by Mike Coppola/Getty Images. A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now
Click to enlarge The Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater 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. Photo by Mike Coppola/Getty Images. A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now