The legendary Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater arrives at Madrid's Teatro Real to present a breathtaking showcase of modern and contemporary dance infused with intense emotion, physical brilliance, and deep spirituality. 💃✨

Founded in New York in 1958 by Alvin Ailey during the height of the civil rights movement, the company brings two special programs featuring cornerstone historical choreographies alongside works by prominent choreographers from subsequent generations.

💃 ALVIN AILEY AMERICAN DANCE THEATER

📅 October 14, 2026, October 15, 2026, October 16, 2026, October 17, 2026, October 18, 2026

🕐 October 14, 15 and 16 at 7:30 pm; October 17 at 12:30 pm and 7:00 pm; October 18 at 6:00 pm

📍 Teatro Real, Madrid

🎟️ From €37

📖 Two programs highlighting an iconic legacy

The first program features historic masterpieces by founder Alvin Ailey, such as Night Creature, Cry, and the world-renowned Revelations, alongside pieces like A Song for You and Ronald K. Brown's Grace. Through these works, movement becomes a profound storytelling medium capturing sorrow, resilience, and radiant celebration.

The second program introduces fresh visions from later generations, featuring choreographers such as Medhi Walerski, Judith Jamison, Lar Lubovitch, and Jamar Roberts, who delve into identity, human transcendence, and expressive physicality.

🏛️ A global benchmark of contemporary dance

Designated by the US Congress in 2008 as a Cultural Ambassador to the World, the company has developed a singular movement language combining modern dance, ballet, jazz, and African and Caribbean traditions, rooted firmly in the African American experience.

ℹ️ Good to know: Six performances with two different programs depending on the day: please check each performance's program at teatroreal.es.

✨ An unmissable opportunity to experience the sheer energy and virtuosity of one of the world's most influential dance companies.