/Dance
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater 2026
Apr 07 - 12, 2026
April 7, 2026, 7:30pm April 8, 2026, 7:30pm April 9, 2026, 7:30pm April 10, 2026, 8pm April 11, 2026, 2pm April 11, 2026, 8pm April 12, 2026, 3pm
510-642-9988
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From its first public performances in 1958, to the premiere of the masterpiece Revelations in 1960, through the struggles of touring during the Civil Rights Movement, to the tragic loss of its founder in 1989—across much social upheaval and cultural change, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater has thrived as a model of Black resilience and unparalleled artistic excellence—First Berkeley performances under artistic director Alicia Graf Mack.
SF/Arts Curator Insight
One of the most anticipated weeks at Cal Performances is coming - Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater returns for its yearly spring engagement! Under the Artistic Direction of Alicia Graf Mack, the company has designed four unique bills showcasing an extensive range of choreographic voices. In addition to several Bay Area premieres, three of the four programs conclude with the iconic masterwork from 1960, Ailey’s “Revelations.”
Heather Desaulniers
Contributing Writer
Cal Performances