Friday January 28th, 2011 7:30 pm Tickets are $30 Adults $15 Iron County School District Students Children Under Six Will Not Be Admitted

CCMA's first artistic offering of 2011, is the medium of dance; always a favorite with patrons. Ailey II is said to be a blend of the country's best young dancers and choreographers lending their talent, passion and creative vision to the art of dance. This group, known as one of the most popular companies in the U.S., was formed in 1974, when the legendary Alvin Ailey, at the Alvin Ailey Repertory Ensemble, initiated a workshop comprised of the most promising young dancers in attendance at the Alvin Ailey school. It was from that workshop that the original members of Ailey II were hand-picked by Mr. Ailey himself. This new group embodied his pioneering mission, which was and is to "establish an extended cultural community that provides dance performances, training and community programs for all people."

The dancers performed in more than two dozen cities during their 2009-10 North American tour. Under the artistic direction of Sylvia Waters, Ailey II gives its dancers opportunities to refine their technique through performance and teaching experience. Many of the past members are now professionals: Teachers, dancers and choreographers with the Alvin Ailey Dance Theater, other dance companies, schools and on Broadway.

The evening's tapestry offers an array of bright costumes, music, and creative dance seen from the very unique perspective of the well-respected Ailey II Dance Company.

For more information you may pick up a CCMA newspaper at the Heritage Theater Box Office.