Arts in Bloom: Ailey II - The Next Generation of Dance
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- Haas Center for the Arts, Mitrani Hall
- Bloomsburg
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Ailey II - The Next Generation of Dance performs on Saturday, Nov. 2, at 7:30 p.m. in Haas Center for the Arts, Mitrani Hall.
This year, Ailey II marks its 50th 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 most outstanding and emerging choreographers.
Founded by Alvin Ailey in 1974, this renowned company embodies his pioneering mission to establish an extended cultural community that provides dance performances, training, and community programs for all.
Under the leadership of Sylvia Walters, Ailey II has flourished into one of the most popular dance companies, combining a rigorous touring schedule with extensive community outreach programs. Today, artistic director Francesca Harper brings fresh perspectives to Mr. Ailey's legacy, while nurturing new creative voices and propelling the company forward.
Other headliners in the Arts in Bloom 2024-25 season include:
- Melt, rock ensemble, Saturday, Dec. 7, 7:30 p.m., Haas Center, Mitrani Hall
- Mutts Gone Nuts, Friday, Feb. 14, 2025, 7:30 p.m., Haas Center, Mitrani Hall
- Ensemble Mik Nawooj, Hip Hop Orchestra, Saturday, March 1, 2025, 7:30 p.m., Haas Center, Mitrani Hall
- Aaron Diehl Jazz Trio, Saturday, April 5, 2025, 7:30 p.m., Carver Hall, K.S. Gross Auditorium
- Reduced Shakespeare Company, All the Great Books (Abridged), Friday, May 2, 2025, Carver Hall, K.S. Gross Auditorium.
Tickets and information are available at commonwealthu.edu/arts-in-bloom.