Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Performance Preview

Celebrate the legacy, impact and evolution of artistic icon Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater. Join us in the Best Buy Theater ahead of Sunday’s performance for an inspiring moderated conversation with a member of the company’s leadership. Get a deeper look into the legendary history and programmatic continuation of Ailey's groundbreaking mission — to uplift, enlighten and unite through the African American cultural experience and the transformative power of modern dance — while forging fresh creative paths for the future.

UMN Conversations at Northrop is a collection of lectures, panel discussions and other conversations focused on important and timely issues presented in collaboration among numerous University of Minnesota departments and held at Northrop.

This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a Minnesota State Arts Board Operating Support grant, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.