Join the celebration as Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater celebrates its 50th nniversary. The genius of Alvin Ailey changed forever the perception of American dance; today, the legacy continues with Judith Jamison’s remarkable vision and the extraordinary artistry of the company’s dancers. This season, they bring programs that include two exciting new works. In Go in Grace, set to music composed and performed live by Sweet Honey In The Rock, company member Hope Boykin weaves a gentle, affecting tale of community, family and growth that illustrates the African proverb, “It takes a village to raise a child.” In Festa Barocca, set to music of Georg Freidrich Handel, acclaimed Italian choreographer Mauro Bigonzetti brings his distinctly European flair to the Ailey repertory for the first time, showcasing the Ailey dancers’ in a highly dramatic work that includes complex partnering and a seamless integration of classical and modern styles.