Ailey II, the youthful and gifted second company of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, returns to its home, the Ailey Citigroup Theater, from April 2 - 13 for a highly anticipated 40th anniversary season – the second led by Artistic Director Troy Powell.  For two weeks, audiences will experience 14 performances featuring two dynamic programs, which come on the heels of a successful North American tour to over 30 cities and an array of critically acclaimed performances in Germany and France.

Tickets starting at $49 go on sale on February 19th. To purchase tickets, visit www.AlvinAiley.org/AileyII or call 866-811-4111.  Tickets can be purchased at the Ailey Citigroup Theater box office located at 405 West 55th Street beginning February 19th. Check website for hours of operation.  If available, a limited number of student  rush tickets can be purchased at the box office 30 minutes prior to curtain for $10 (cash only). Groups of 10 or more receive a discount on tickets purchased.  Visit AlvinAiley.org/GroupSales or call 212-405-9082 for more details.

Week 1

Wednesday, April 2, 2014 at 7:30pm – All New

Thursday, April 3, 2014 at 7:30pm – Returning Favorites

Friday, April 4, 2014 at 8pm – All New

Saturday, April 5, 2014 (matinee) at 3pm – Returning Favorites

Saturday, April 5, 2014 (evening) at 8pm – All New

Sunday, April 6, 2014 (matinee) at 3pm – All New

Sunday, April 6, 2014 (evening) at 7:30pm – Returning Favorites

Week 2

Wednesday April 9, 2014 at 7:30pm – Returning Favorites

Thursday, April 10, 2014 at 7:30pm – All New

Friday, April 11, 2014 at 8pm – Returning Favorites

Saturday, April 12, 2014 (matinee) at 3pm – All New

Saturday, April 12, 2014 (evening) at 8pm – Returning Favorites

Sunday, April 13, 2014 (matinee) at 3pm – All New

Sunday, April 13, 2014 (evening) at 7:30pm – All New

Dates: April 2-13

Location: Ailey Citigroup Theater

Location Address: 405 West 55th St., New York, NY 10019

About Ailey II

Ailey II is universally renowned for merging the spirit and energy of the country’s best young dance talent with the passion and creative vision of today’s most outstanding emerging choreographers.

Founded in 1974, the company embodies Mr. Ailey’s pioneering mission to establish an extended cultural community that provides dance performances, training, and community programs for all people.

After touring North America and abroad, Ailey II brings its critically acclaimed performances home each spring for an annual New York season at The Ailey Citigroup Theater. Past engagements have taken place at the world-famous Apollo Theater and The Joyce Theater.

The company’s repertory has included works by dance masters Alvin Ailey, Talley Beatty, Donald Byrd, Ulysses Dove, George W. Faison, Lar Lubovitch, Judith Jamison and Ailey’s Artistic Director Robert Battle as well as works by rising choreographers such as Sidra Bell, Thang Dao, Carlos dos Santos, and Christopher L. Huggins.

Ailey II flourished into one of the most popular dance companies in the country under the leadership of Sylvia Waters (1974 - 2012), combining a rigorous touring schedule with extensive community outreach programs. With new Artistic Director Troy Powell at the helm, Ailey II will continue to thrive as he brings a fresh dimension to this beloved company.