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Alvin Alley Dance Company Holding Dance Classes at 2 City Recreation Centers

4/9/2008

"Exciting Dance Class Given By the Alvin Alley II Dance Troupe for local youth at 2 of the City's Recreation Centers on Wednesday, April 9th!"

In conjunction with their visiting tour and performance in Chattanooga, the acclaimed Alvin Ailey Dance Company with the partnership of Ballet Tennessee is offering two special dance "master classes" for local youth and area dance students on Wednesday, April 9th at two of the City of Chattanooga Recreation centers.

Ailey II Master Dance Class for Girls and Boys Ages 8 - 12
Brainerd Recreation Center, 1010 N. Moore Road
April 9, 6:30-8 p.m.  FREE
http://www.ballettennessee.org
Professionals from the Ailey II Dance Company will lead a free modern dance class for
youth ages 8 to 12 years old. No previous dance experience required.
Free and open to the public.

Ailey II Master Dance Class
John A. Patten Recreation Center
3202 Kelly’s Ferry Road
April 9, 6:30-8 p.m.
http://www.ballettennessee.org/
(423) 821-2055 Ailey II Associate Artistic Director Troy Powell will lead a master class for intermediate and
advanced dancers. The critically acclaimed Ailey II is one of the country’s most popular dance companies.
$15 cash, payable at the door. Ballet Tennessee is taking reservations for this class NOW. Call 821-2055.

Ailey II Modern Dance Performance
Tivoli Theatre Thursday, April 10, 7:30 p.m.
Tickets available at http://www.chattanoogaonstage.com/    (423) 642-8497 The critically acclaimed Ailey II Dance Company from New York will present repertory favorites and two new world premiere ballets. The Ailey name has been synonymous with American modern dance since 1958, when Alvin Ailey and a group of young African-American dancers presented a now fabled performance in New York City. Today Ailey II carries on the tradition by amazing audiences with their unique artistry, strength and passion.
Reserved seats range from $10 to $30.

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