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Alvin Ailey Dance Theater Launches Inclusive 20-City Tour

2/5/2026

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Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater launched a 20-city U.S. tour under new artistic director Alicia Graf Mack.
Mack, a former Ailey dancer, aims to honor founder Alvin Ailey's legacy while introducing new voices and choreography.
She emphasizes accessibility in dance, saying Ailey's work is for everyone.
The performances will draw from spirituality and ancestry to evoke strong emotional responses, including Mack's return to Washington, D.C.

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Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater launched a 20-city U.S. tour under new artistic director Alicia Graf Mack.
Mack, a former Ailey dancer, aims to honor founder Alvin Ailey's legacy while introducing new voices and choreography.
She emphasizes accessibility in dance, saying Ailey's work is for everyone.
The performances will draw from spirituality and ancestry to evoke strong emotional responses, including Mack's return to Washington, D.C.