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Dance Spirit

The Adrienne Arsht Center welcomes back Ailey II, the celebrated second company of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, for a powerful one-night-only performance on Jan. 9 @ 8 p.m. in the Knight Concert Hall, featuring emotional storytelling and thrilling athleticism.
Words by Hunter Arango | December 26, 2025 | Lifestyle

For more than 50 years, the company has merged the spirit and energy of the country’s best early-career dance talent with the passion and artistry of today’s most outstanding and emerging choreographers. Founded in 1974 as a bridge between The Ailey School and the professional dance world, the company embodies Alvin Ailey’s pioneering mission to nurture the next generation of talented artists and reach audiences around the world by making dance accessible to all. The show is forging a new path for modern dance — one that’s inclusive, experimental and transformative; ArshtCenter.org.