AAADT Kicked off its 2013-2014 season on December 4th at New York City Center with with an after party at the Hilton New York's Grand Ballroom. The evening helped raise over 2.4 million for the creation of new works and to help support the company's educational programs like AileyCamp and to also support scholarships to the Ailey School. The Honorary celebrity Co-Chair was Gabrielle Union and the event's co-chairs were Simin Allision & in memory, Herb Allision, Kathryn & Kennet Chenault, Daria L. Foster & Erich J. Wallach, Agnes & Gerald Hassell, Debra L Lee, and, Joan & Sandy Weill. Over 1,000 guests came out to support Ailey and the program included Wayne McGregor's Chroma and, of course, Revelations.
Eric J. and Daria L. Wallach, Actress and Honorary Chair Gabrielle Union, Artistic Director Robert Battle, and Joan and Sanford Weill. Photo Credit by Christoper Duggan
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater's Opening Night Gala. Photo by Dario Calmese
Hope Boykin at Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater's 2013 Opening Night Gala. Photo by Dario Calmese
Akua Noni Parker at Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater's 2013 Opening Night Gala. Photo by Dario Calmese
Sanford Weill and Robert Battle. Photo by Christopher Duggan
Alicia Graf Mack and Daisha Graf. Photo by Christopher Duggan
Bennett Rink, Daria L. & Eric J. Wallach at Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater's 2013 Opening Night Gala. Photo by Dario Calmese
Glorya Kaufman, Judith Jamison, and Joan Weill at Ailey's Openinig Night Gala. Photo by Derek Daniels
Ailey Dancers Michael Francis McBride and Samuel Roberts. Photo by Christopher Duggan