Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater at Academy of Music

One of the elements that has allowed this dance company to endure through generations, apart from being able to draw new talents in, are the costumes. Here is where you'll start seeing that blend of the old and the new that's so much a part of what Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater brings to the table. It's a show that's very true to its routines. Some of the routines that you're going to see performed live in Philadelphia are part of Alvin Ailey's original choreography. As with any dance company, there are always tweaks here and there to bring particularly older sets to the new age. However, it's always a good idea not to stray too far away from the original.

This helps the company maintain the identity and flow that Alvin Ailey had in mind when he created it. Staying, in essence, true to the source material also helps in recruiting new dancers. The current leaders of the company are going to have a prototype dancer that they're looking for. At the same time, it's easier to mold new performers into parts of the machine to keep the tradition alive. Once again, expect to find all of the elements that you likely know and love about this company. Yet, you'll also have a chance to experience some of the new wrinkles that they've been installing. Having this opportunity to be a part of an evolution in dance allows this show to be more than just your fun night. It's a continuation of a tradition and a way to bring dance into communities that may not have embraced this art form if it wasn't for companies like the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater.

The Academy of Music in Philadelphia is an ideal venue for an event like this because the stage is going to be comfortable for the performers, and the crowd will be able to take in the show from anywhere in the house. That being said if you want to have the best view, find a centered seat a few rows back. That's going to grant you the best perspective for this event. Right now, click the get tickets button to catch Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater live in Philly!