Name: Ailey II
Start: 2024-10-17T19:30:00-04:00
Location: Eisenhower Auditorium

𝗧𝗜𝗖𝗞𝗘𝗧𝗦:
Adult $48
University Park Student $10
18 and Younger $15
https://bit.ly/AileyII_PSU
𝗔𝗕𝗢𝗨𝗧:
This season, Ailey II marks its fiftieth anniversary of merging the spirit and energy of the country’s finest early-career dance talent with the passion and creative vision of today’s outstanding and emerging choreographers.
Founded in 1974, the company embodies Alvin Ailey’s pioneering mission to establish an extended cultural community that provides dance performances, training, and community programs for all people. Sylvia Waters was selected by Mr. Ailey to be its founding artistic director. She served in that role for thirty-eight years. Combining a rigorous touring schedule with extensive community outreach programs, Waters helped Ailey II to become one of the most popular modern dance companies.
Today, Francesca Harper sits at the helm as artistic director of Ailey II. Ms. Harper—who trained at The Ailey School and who has choreographed for both Ailey companies—brings fresh perspectives to Mr. Ailey’s legacy, while nurturing new creative voices and propelling the company forward.
𝗔𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗦𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝗟𝗮𝗻𝗴𝘂𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻:
American Sign Language translation will be provided for this performance. Contact the Arts Ticket Center at [email protected] or by calling 814-863‑0255 by Thursday, October 3, to discuss ASL seating preferences.
Audio Description
𝗔𝘂𝗱𝗶𝗼 𝗱𝗲𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗯𝗲 𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲. Reservations are required and must be made by Thursday, October 3. Call the Sight Loss Support Group of Central Pennsylvania at 814-238-0132 to reserve the service.