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Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater brings special performances to Detroit for its 2025 U.S. Tour

The Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater is coming to the Detroit Opera House March 14-16 as part of their U.S. tour. The performances will celebrate the life and legacy of Judith Jamison, the group’s late artistic director emerita. Stephen Henderson talks with Ronald K. Brown about the upcoming performances, how he became interested in dance, and the role Jamison played in his career.

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