Culture Chronicle

Alvin Ailey Company Names a New Leader
The New York Times - April 28, 2010
By Daniel J. Wakin

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, one of the nation's most successful dance troupes, said on Wednesday that it would entrust its future to Robert Battle, a 37-year-old outside choreographer who has had a long association with the company. Ailey announced Mr. Battle's appointment as artistic director, to succeed Judith Jamison when she retires in June 2011. He will begin working at Ailey this July in tandem with Ms. Jamison, who will become artistic director emerita when the transition is complete. While a search committee of Ailey's board labored for more than two years Mr. Battle had long been anointed by Ms. Jamison as her successor. For the full article, click here