Few artistic celebrations this year will rival the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater's 50th anniversary season. For a half-century, the Ailey has acted as America's dance ambassador, bringing African American cultural expression and the American modern dance tradition to the world's stages. Alvin Ailey changed forever the perception of American dance; today the legacy continues under Judith Jamison's visionary direction. In addition to a range of mixed repertory and Ailey's unforgettable Revelations, the 2009 Berkeley residency features a special collaboration with Sweet Honey in the Rock. Performing live onstage (Mar 3 & 4 only) with the incomparable Ailey dancers, the Grammy Award-winning vocal ensemble will match their soulful harmonies to company member Hope Boykin's lyrical choreography set to an original Sweet Honey composition.

Program: Program is announced December 2008.

	Program Notes Program notes are available approximately one week before the performance.
	Video Clips ( QuickTime Player) Revelations
	Podcast Our on-going podcast series features an 2007 exclusive interview with Renee Robinson, veteran Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater member. She talks about the high points in her career and the works she and the company performed in 2007 in honor of her exceptional career. (Length: 17:35) ( MP3 Format)
	Education/Community Events Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater and Sweet Honey in the Rock Times, Dates, and Locations TBA Two groups at the forefront of African American cultural expression—Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater and Sweet Honey in the Rock—make their annual Cal Performances visits together with new choreography, specially commissioned music, and community engagement opportunities. [More Information]
	Donor Event Friends Appreciation Night Tue, Mar 3, 2008 Zellerbach Hall Mezzanine (Donors of $300+ by invitation only) Join us on the mezzanine during intermission for a complimentary glass of wine and a quick bite to eat.

Parking Alerts: Parking may be a problem on campus for the Thurs & Sat, Mar 5 & 7, performance due to Cal Women's Basketball games. Please see our Parking Alert section for more information.

Artists links: Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater site
Sweet Honey in the Rock site

Tue, Mar 3, 8 pm
Wed, Mar 4, 8 pm
Thu, Mar 5, 8 pm
Fri, Mar 6, 8 pm
Sat, Mar 7, 2 pm
Sat, Mar 7, 8 pm
Sun, Mar 8, 3 pm

Single tickets go on sale Aug 10 to the general public. Please see our advance order instructions page for more details.

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Venue: Zellerbach Hall A

Price: $36/$48/$62

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