Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Reviews

Cookie from Boston, Massachusetts

PUT THE PONYTAIL AWAY!

I saw Alvin Ailey on May 6, the 2pm show. The first number was outstanding as was Revelations (of course!). The second number, while technically great really did not inspire. This is not the fault of the dancers but any stretch of the imagination, it was just blah (my opinion only). One huge fault was the non POC woman who whipped her hair around when she danced. So annoying. This most certainly intentional, but it do two things: it made my campanion and I avoid looking at her, and 2. when we did, the hair whipping totally distracted from the dancing. This dancer seemed very much out of place. However, I love Alvin Ailey and try to see it every year. The dancing and dancers are just beautiful. I would highly recommend.

Norie Gregory from Cleveland, Ohio

VERY DISAPPOINTED

I have seen this company perform several times and was very excited to see them again, and this time for my birthday. I was very disappointed, this was Not what I expected at all. There were only one or two dancers that stood out, and the only piece that even resembled Alvin Ailey Dance Company, was Revelations, that was good, but not brilliant by any means.

Nicole from Atlanta, Georgia

FEELING/SOUL WAS MISSING!

I've always loved Alvin Ailey's production's! However, this experience only showed dance professionalism. A few dancers you could feel emotion and passion. Everything else came across as just standard. Definitely did not meet my expectations.

Banks from San Francisco, California

DISAPPOINTED

No disrespect to the late Alvin Haley. I've seen better. I'm a huge fan of the show seen Revelation several times each time I love the show except this one time 2024 Dorthy Chandler. Please change the venue. Also the dancers don't seem to be sharp. I'm sorry to say.

Bellinghamster from Los Angeles, California

A DISAPPOINTMENT

After waiting for over 40 years to see the Alvin Ailey Dance Theater in person, I left the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion Thursday night drastically underwhelmed. The dancers, for the most part were very good to great. But I can't say the same for the reimagined choreography/production: it ranged from insipid to mediocre. Seasoned Alvin Ailey fans, familiar with the works, applauded and cheered at every breath the dancers took. I was disappointed by the amateurish performance by a professional dance troupe.

Bill from San Francisco

MAJOR DISAPPOINTMENT

We've been attending AAD productions at UC Berkeley since 1990. We just saw Program D yesterday on 4/6/24 and am sorry to report what a major disappointment it was. I fear the Company has lost their way with newer material which could be danced by other dance companies, but better. Even the all time triumph "Revelations" lacked precision and emotional connection with the audience. Moreover, the dancer's faces were expresionless most of the time, and didn't relate with the audience. I'm not sure who is in charge since Robert Battle's sudden resignation in the Fall of 2023, but I hope for brighter days ahead for the Company.

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