11 minutes | Friday, 13 October 2023
Welcome to Voice FM’s Arts & Culture podcast.
In this show we meet Tamia Strickland one of the dancers in New York’s Ailey II, a showcase for the best new talent the US has to offer.
Founded by the legendary 60’s dancer Alvin Ailey, the company embodies his pioneering mission to establish an extended cultural community that provides dance performances, training, and community programs for all people.
Since its 1974 inception, Ailey 2 has flourished into one of the most popular modern dance companies, combining a rigorous touring schedule with extensive community outreach programs.
Today, with new Artistic Director Francesca Harper at the helm, she brings fresh perspectives to Mr. Ailey’s legacy, while nurturing new creative voices and propelling the company forward.
Ailey II is universally renowned for merging the spirit and energy of the finest early-career dance talent in the United States with the passion and creative vision of today’s most outstanding and emerging choreographers.
Dance Magazine calls Ailey II 'second to none', and The New York Times declares, 'There's nothing like an evening spent with Ailey II, the younger version of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater.'