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Background About Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
The Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, America's Cultural Ambassador to the World, grew from the now fabled performance in March 1958, at the 92nd Street Young Men's Hebrew Association in New York.
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Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre Starts 2007 Asian Tour in Beijing
 This month sees the start of the Beijing international dance season, and the world acclaimed Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre has just launched its 2007 Asian tour in Beijing.
"You'll find things that will be interesting to you and things that might not be interesting to you. But I guarantee you, you will be changed when you leave the theatre."
That is Ms. Judith Jamison, Artistic Director of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre. The world renowned dance company will give seven memorable performances in Beijing, Shanghai and Hong Kong.
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Repertory Notes Sponsor  "A long time supporter of arts and culture programs, Citi is proud to be associated with one of the world's most popular and respected modern dance troupes." More
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"Still, like most of the Ailey repertory, it was beautifully danced, with a sinuously intertwined pas de deux for Asha Thomas and Jamar Roberts, and a cheerful duet for Hope Boykin and Dwana Adiaha Smallwood that had them scudding around one another like leaves caught in the breeze."
