American Dance Theater Marks 65th Anniversary with Tribute to Judith Jamison

Cynthia Erivo performs as company navigates recent resignation of artistic director Robert Battle

The Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater celebrated its 65th anniversary with a gala event in New York.
Cynthia Erivo performed a special dance tribute to Judith Jamison, the company's most visible face and former artistic director.
Artistic director Robert Battle was notably absent, having resigned two weeks prior to the season's start due to health reasons.
Associate artistic director Matthew Rushing, also a former star dancer, will run the current season as a search for a new artistic director is launched.
The evening concluded with the company's signature piece, 'Revelations', a masterpiece set to spirituals and gospel and blues music.