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Podcast: Vocalo Radio
Episode: Alvin Ailey Dance Theater Returns To The Chicago Stage
Description: Dancer Isaiah Day took the stage for his Chicago debut last week with the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater. Established in 1958 by renowned dancer Alvin Ailey, the dance company has been a beacon for dancers of color for more than six decades. During a residency at Chicago’s Auditorium Theatre from April 17-21, the company showcased the skills of its dancers with a lineup of contemporary works and Ailey classics. Just hours before he took the stage on April 17, Day sat down with Vocalo host Nudia Hernandez to discuss his Chicago roots and how he got involved with the company.
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