Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater at Paramount Theatre Seattle

More Than Just Dance With the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater

Alvin Ailey's original idea was not only to offer opportunities to African American dancers but to truly craft performances around powerful dancers that would be able to go above and beyond what people were used to seeing from performers at the time. The challenge was adding that sense of athleticism while keeping the grace that's essential to dance. Over the years, the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater has balanced both elements perfectly. 

Keeping the Legacy of the Great Alvin Ailey

The legacy of Alvin Ailey is not only present in his unique dance methodology or the type of performer the company continues to recruit. Many of the performances that they put on today still include the original choreography that Alvin Ailey himself designed. Even though we lost the man way too soon, his fingerprints are still all over the dance company that he created. His influence goes way beyond his name still being associated with the production.  

Best Spots at the Paramount Theatre

You want to have a wide perspective of the entire stage to be able to take in not only the dancing, but the stage design, lighting, and all of the other elements that make up this performance. That means you'll want to be in the middle of the theater, maybe a few rows removed from the front. You might want to be closer to the performers at this event than you would be at your regular play or musical. That closeness can allow you to see certain movements that are key to the dance. Those spots are going to sell out really quickly, and you've only got a few dates of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater here in Seattle. You'll want to be quick about getting your tickets.     

Find Tickets Today

All you gotta do to be at the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater performance is click the "Buy Tickets" link on this page. Remember, these are for the Sunday, March 22nd show.