Legacy in Motion with AILEY

Alicia Graf Mack
  • 5.0 (2)
  • Non-Profit
  • Series

Hosted by renowned dancer and AILEY’s artistic director, Alicia Graf Mack, each episode of Legacy in Motion with Ailey welcomes artists whose lives and work have been touched by Alvin Ailey’s expansive vision. Through their stories, we uncover the ways that art can inspire, uplift, and empower, revealing the resilience of the human spirit and the threads that connect us all.

  1. Episode 1

    Introducing Legacy in Motion with AILEY Hosted by Alicia Graf Mack

    Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Welcome to the first episode of Legacy in Motion with AILEY hosted by Alicia Graf Mack who sits down with luminaries from across the Ailey organization and beyond.

    Introducing Legacy in Motion with AILEY Hosted by Alicia Graf Mack

  2. Episode 2

    Choreographer Jamar Roberts | Legacy in Motion with AILEY

    Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Alicia Graf Mack sits down with her friend and former dance partner, Jamar Roberts, to hear about his journey as a dancer and choreographer. They discuss his long history with AILEY; how he still draws inspiration from Alvin Ailey, Judith Jamison, and the company’s long history; and what it means to be a creative in today’s world. Roberts will present the world premiere of Power of Love, celebrating Luther Vandross, during the company’s 2026 New York City Center season.

    Choreographer Jamar Roberts | Legacy in Motion with AILEY

  3. Episode 3

    Choreographer Yue Yin | Legacy in Motion with AILEY

    Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! In the third episode of Legacy in Motion with AILEY, Alicia Graf Mack talks with choreographer Yue Yin about growing up dancing in Shanghai, China, before moving to New York and discovering her love of choreography. In New York, Yin created a dance company and simultaneously developed her own dance technique called FoCo technique, a blend of Chinese folk and contemporary dance. Yue Yin will present her first work for Ailey during the company’s 2026 New York City Center season.

    Choreographer Yue Yin | Legacy in Motion with AILEY

  4. Episode 4

    Choreographer William Forsythe | Legacy in Motion with AILEY

    Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Internationally renowned choreographer William Forsythe, who transformed the landscape of dance over the course of his career, joins Alicia Graf Mack for the fourth episode of Legacy in Motion with AILEY. The two talk about everything from the first time Forsythe saw a pirouette to how he approaches concert dance from a club and pop culture lens. They also delve into why he chose to restage In the Middle, Somewhat Elevated on Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater for the company’s upcoming New York City Center season.

    Choreographer William Forsythe | Legacy in Motion with AILEY

  5. Bonus

    Bonus: William Forsythe on Socks

    Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Find out why William Forsythe wears socks over his sneakers.

    Bonus: William Forsythe on Socks
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About

Hosted by renowned dancer and AILEY’s artistic director, Alicia Graf Mack, each episode of Legacy in Motion with Ailey welcomes artists whose lives and work have been touched by Alvin Ailey’s expansive vision. Through their stories, we uncover the ways that art can inspire, uplift, and empower, revealing the resilience of the human spirit and the threads that connect us all.

Information

  • Creator
    Alicia Graf Mack
  • Episodes
    5
  • Seasons
    1
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Alvin Ailey Dance Foundation, Inc. 2026
  • Show Website
    Legacy in Motion with AILEY

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