Skip to Main Content
PBS News Hour

The legacy of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater

How Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater balances history and innovation

01/15/2022

PBS News Hour

The legacy of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater

Clip: 1/15/2022 | 6m 24sVideo has Closed Captions

How Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater balances history and innovation

This month would have been Alvin Ailey’s 91st birthday; the celebrated modern dance visionary died in 1989. Decades later, his choreography is as vibrant as ever and his company, the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater remains as innovative. Christopher Booker spoke with the company’s artistic director Robert Battle about Ailey’s legacy.

01/15/2022

Problems playing video?   | Closed Captioning Feedback

Report a Problem

Before you submit an error, please consult our Video Help page.

Problems playing video?   | Closed Captioning Feedback

Report a Problem

Before you submit an error, please consult our Video Help page.

Major corporate funding for the PBS News Hour is provided by BDO, BNSF, Consumer Cellular, American Cruise Lines, and Raymond James. Funding for the PBS NewsHour Weekend is provided by...

Inside Estonia’s approach in fighting Russian disinformation

Video has Closed Captions

Clip: 1/15/2022 | 10m 7s | Inside Estonia’s approach in combating Russian disinformation (10m 7s)

Omicron spreads as free home tests are set to roll out

Video has Closed Captions

Clip: 1/15/2022 | 3m 58s | Omicron spreads as free home tests are set to roll out (3m 58s)

Providing Support for PBS.org

Learn Moreabout PBS online sponsorship

Support for PBS provided by:

Major corporate funding for the PBS News Hour is provided by BDO, BNSF, Consumer Cellular, American Cruise Lines, and Raymond James. Funding for the PBS NewsHour Weekend is provided by...

Sign in with Email

or

Continue with GoogleContinue with FacebookContinue with Apple

By creating an account, you acknowledge that PBS may share your information with our member stations and our respective service providers, and that you have read and understand the Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.

Are you sure you want to remove null from My List?