Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater

New York, NY

Ailey at New York City Center

Dec 2 - Jan 3

Location

  • New York City Center
  • 131 W 55th Street
  • New York, NY
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Tickets on sale September 8 at 12:00pm ET | Starting at $45 (fees included)

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Join Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater at New York City Center as the extraordinary dancers return December 2, 2026–January 3, 2027, with exhilarating new works and all-time classics. It wouldn’t be the holidays at City Center without Ailey, and this season promises all the passionate artistry, technical brilliance, and inspiration that make an Ailey performance a singular experience.

This season features two astounding world premieres: Power of Love by Jamar Roberts, a celebration of R&B legend Luther Vandross that brings his iconic hits to life in commemoration of what would have been his 75th birthday, and Yue Yin’s A Matter of Time, which showcases her original FoCo Technique™ that fuses traditional Chinese folk dance with contemporary movement.

This season also features the company premiere of William Forsythe’s In the Middle, Somewhat Elevated—the first time the work will be performed by a modern dance-based company—plus new productions of two repertory classics: Alvin Ailey’s Pas de Duke and Judith Jamison’s Hymn. Come see these works along with returning favorites including Alvin Ailey’s Cry and Revelations, the ultimate anthem to resilience and joy.

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Programs, casting, and prices are subject to change without notice.

Schedule

Repertory this Season

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Tickets on sale September 8 at 12:00pm ET 
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Jamar Roberts in a black sparkly suit with a knee up and arms back in front of a white backdrop with bright lights on the sides

Gala

Celebrate opening night at New York City Center with us, featuring an excerpt from the new production of Judith Jamison's 'Hymn,' the world premiere of Jamar Roberts' 'Power of Love,' plus dinner and dancing!

Opening Night Gala

Sponsors

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AILEY's New York City Center Season is supported, in part, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council, and the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.

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