Ailey II World Tour Coming To Lafayette

Alvin Ailey’s masterpiece, “Revelations,” will be one of the works performed when  Ailey II stops in Lafayette for three days of activities.

According to the UpStage press release, the three day dance extravaganza will culminate in a public performance at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, February 13 at the Heymann Performing Arts Center.

The multitude of dance activities offered from February 10th through the 13th include:

Sunday, February 10

Ailey II Welcoming Reception

6 p.m.

Acadiana Center for the Arts

Intersection of Jefferson Street and E. Vermilion

Cohosted by Acadiana Center for the Arts. Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Alumnae Chapter and UpStage

 

Monday, Feb. 11

Ailey II Master Class for intermediate and advanced dancers.

4 p.m. McLaurin Hall, UL campus 4:00 p.m.

Observers welcome. Free for all

Register online at www.upstagelive.org/learnatorium:

 

Ailey II Lecture Demonstration at Immaculate Heart of Mary gymnasium

6 p.m. Immaculate Heart of Mary

Corner of Surrey and 12^th Street

Open to all and free

Hosted by Women of Wisdom (WOW) McComb Veazey Coterie and Immaculate Heart of Mary

Sponsored by Dr. & Mrs. Kenneth Brown

 

Tuesday, Feb. 12

Ailey II daytime performance for students

10:30 a.m. Heymann Center

Admission $5 per person

Register online at www.upstagelive.org/learnatorium or call 337 781-1273.

 

12:45 p.m. Ailey II rehearsal director Fana Fraser speaks to UL class about preparing for auditions.

 

Ailey II Master Class for intermediate and advanced dancers.

4:00 p.m.

Youngsville Sport Complex

Observers welcome. Free for all

Register online at www.upstagelive.org/learnatorium:

 

Feb. 13

Public performance

7:30 p.m. Heymann Center

Buy tickets at ticketmaster.com or Heymann Center Box Office to save on ticket fees.

For more details about the Ailey II World Tour and the many dance activities visit the UpStage website.