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Fordham/Ailey BFAs Go Out With a Bang (And a Battement)

May 1, 2019

Seniors from the B.F.A. program, Amanda Egan and Siobhan Murray, discuss the Senior Showcase and reflect on life after the Ailey School.

Dancers Bring NYC to a Pause on 9/11

September 26, 2018

Pedestrians from all over New York City gathered around the Josie Robertson Plaza at Lincoln Center on...

Ailey Students are Raising the Barre

April 18, 2018

At Fordham Lincoln Center, there are a wide variety of majors to choose from. All will lead to heavy wo...

Bailar Para Juntar

September 14, 2017

By CARSON THORNTON GONZALEZ Features Editor We all strive to find that which incorporates what we love with a way ...

Ailey Dancer Combines Her Love for Dance With Visual Arts

May 9, 2017

By Angelika Menendez Social Media Editor Despite having a busy schedule because of the Ailey dance program, Sar...

Hyman Steps into Stardom at Ailey II

April 21, 2017

Filed under Arts & Culture, Dance

By LAUREN PAGANO Staff Writer Ailey II has been revered by many as “The Next Generation of Dance.” From Germany to Hawaii, everyone seems to agree that something magical occurs each time Ailey II takes the stage. Each theatre they’ve graced has become a place where dancers transform and dreams soar, and this could not...

Martha Graham Returns: Dance Company Returns to Joyce Theater

March 9, 2017

By MCCALL SHEETZ Contributing Writer The Martha Graham Dance Company performed at the Joyce Theater from Feb. 14-26, showcasing three different...

BFA Students Join Alvin Ailey in Production of “Memoria”

November 15, 2016

By SHAINA OPPENHEIMER Staff Writer For many dancers, taking the New York City stage is a milestone, ...

Conan Heads to Alvin Ailey

November 8, 2016

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oR29Mlby5o4 By MORGAN STEWARD Arts and Culture Co-Editor A few lu...

Upcoming Free Events at Lincoln Center

April 20, 2016

By MORGAN STEWARD Asst. Arts & Culture Editor As finals draw near, students at Fordham Lincol...

Ailey II Spring Season, Right Around the Corner

February 4, 2016

By SABRINA POLKOWSKI Staff Writer Just off a tour of 25 cities in the United States as well as Italy and ...

Ailey/Fordham Alumna Starts Dance Company

December 2, 2015

By MORGAN STEWARD Staff Writer Most college seniors spend the last portion of their school careers trying to find a job in the workforce or trying to survive the remainder of college. Students hope and pray ...